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Mark Knopfler's Guitar Collection Sells for Record-breaking $11 Million at Auction

Guitars and amplifiers belonging to Dire Straits star Mark Knopfler have sold for more than £8m at auction, with 25% of the proceeds going to charity. The sale was led by Knopfler's 1959 Vintage Gibson Les Paul Standard, which set a new world auction record for the model at £693,000. The auction saw registered bidders and buyers from 61 countries, with a final total including buyer's premium confirmed at £8,840,160. At least a quarter of the proceeds will be donated to the British Red Cross, Tusk, Brave Hearts of the North East, and the Teenage Cancer Trust.

via BBC.com|

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"Mark Knopfler's Charity Auction: Legendary Guitar Collection Hits the Market"

Mark Knopfler, former lead singer of Dire Straits, is selling 120 guitars and amps from his collection spanning his five-decade career at Christie's in London in January. 25% of the proceeds will go to charity, with the British Red Cross, Tusk, and Brave Hearts of the North East being the beneficiaries. Knopfler expressed his love for guitars and the desire to let them have new adventures with new owners. The collection includes iconic guitars used on tours and recordings, such as a 1959 vintage Gibson Les Paul Standard and a 1983 Les Paul used to record Dire Straits' famous songs.

via The Guardian|

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Dire Straits Guitarist Jack Sonni Passes Away at 68

Jack Sonni, former guitarist for the British rock band Dire Straits, has passed away at the age of 68. Sonni joined the band in 1978 and played on their successful album "Brothers in Arms." He was affectionately known as "the other guitarist" and also had a career as a writer and podcast host. Tributes have been pouring in from fans and band members.

via CNN|

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Dire Straits' Guitarist Jack Sonni Passes Away at 68

Jack Sonni, the former guitarist known as "the other guitarist" in Dire Straits, has passed away at the age of 68. Sonni joined the band for their successful album "Brothers in Arms" and accompanied them on tour. After retiring from music in 1988, he returned to the stage in recent years with groups like Dire Straits Legacy. Sonni also worked as a vice president of marketing for Guitar Center and pursued writing crime fiction. The cause of his death is currently unknown.

via Entertainment Weekly News|

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