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music1 year ago•2 min saved

"60 Guitar Legends Unite for Mark Knopfler's Charity Single"

Mark Knopfler has brought together over 60 artists, including Bruce Springsteen, David Gilmour, Slash, and Eric Clapton, to create a new version of his 1983 instrumental "Going Home: Theme of the Local Hero." The charity single, featuring the final recording by Jeff Beck, will benefit Teenage Cancer Trust and Teen Cancer America. The supergroup, billed as Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes, recorded the song at West London’s British Grove Studios, with contributions from a wide array of guitar legends and other musicians.

via Rolling Stone|

#charity-single #guitar-legends #instrumental

entertainment1 year ago•3 min saved

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|

#auction #charity #dire-straits

music-auction1 year ago•2 min saved

"Rock Legends' Guitar Collections: From Knopfler to Cobain, Auction Records Smashed"

Christie’s is set to auction off over 120 guitars and amps from the collection of music legend Mark Knopfler, with 25% of the proceeds going to charities including The British Red Cross, Tusk, and Brave Hearts of the North East. The collection spans Knopfler's 50-year career and features guitars used for Dire Straits, solo albums, and film soundtracks. Knopfler expressed his passion for guitars and the bittersweet decision to part with some of his treasured instruments, while a limited-edition catalogue will be published to accompany the auctions.

via Christie's|

#auction #charity #christies

music2 years ago•2 min saved

"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|

#charity #christies #dire-straits