Birthday: Dire Straits' Mark Knopfler (8/12/49)

Beyond Dire Straits, Knopfler is a renowned composer and producer of film scores, including "The Princess Bride" and "Wag the Dog" -- we're featuring the incredible guitar work and vocals he brought to Dire Straits on six albums.

Rock Alphabet: "D" deals the goods

This docket includes Dire Straits, the Doors, Deep Purple, Dion, Devo, Doobie Brothers, and dozens more!

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