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Mark Knopfler on how he enlisted Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton and dozens more for the all-star Local Hero theme

While Mark Knopfler was busy making One Deep River, he also found time – along with partner in crime Guy Fletcher – to produce a remarkable recording in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust charity. Taking ...
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Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes release Going Home (Theme from Local Hero) on March 15 featuring rock line-up for the ages

On March 15, Dire Straits’ Mark Knopfler will release a new, special recording of his anthemic composition, “Going Home (Theme From Local Hero)” featuring over 60 of the finest rock performers ever ...
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Mark Knopfler Recruits 60 Rock Heroes for New Charity Single

Mark Knopfler has a new charity single on the way, featuring a whopping 60 musical legends. The track, a recording of Knopfler's 1983 song "Going Home (Theme From Local Hero)" will arrive on March 15.
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Mark Knopfler on the guitar solo he calls even better than Dire Straits' "Sultans of Swing"

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: WENN Rights Ltd / Alamy Stock Photo Bill Forsyth’s 1983 comedy-drama Local Hero boasts ...
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'You've got to be semi-obsessed': Mark Knopfler is still as dedicated as ever

For Mark Knopfler, music has been a lifelong passion, and it's been a well-rewarded one. The numerous accolades he's received would take us too long to list, but among them are several Grammy Awards, ...
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Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes release “Going Home (Theme from Local Hero)” featuring rock lineup for the ages

Net proceeds to benefit Teen Cancer America and Teenage Cancer Trust; Ionic Original Disc master privately sold by NeoFidelity enables six-figure donation. More than anything else, I’d like to thank ...