Mark Knopfler will stage a show in Sofia on July 11, 2008. Photo by webservers.com
Mark Knopfler, the legendary vocalist and lead guitarist of the Dire Straits has confirmed his act in the seventh issue of Bulgaria's music event Arena Muzika 2008.
Knopfler's concert in Sofia will be part of his world tour dedicated to his laters solo project "Kill To Get Crimson".
The show will take place on June 11 in Hall One of the National Palace of Culture.
In his remarkable 30-year career, Mark Knopfler has nine albums with the Dire Straits and another 14 solo projects.
Since the final Dire Straits album in 1991, Knopfler has continued to record and produce albums as a solo artist, under his own name. Knopfler has occasionally played in other groups, such as the "supergroup" The Notting Hillbillies. Additionally, he has performed as a guest on works by other artists, including Bob Dylan, Bryan Ferry, Eric Clapton, Jools Holland, Steely Dan and the late Chet Atkins. He has produced albums for artists such as Tina Turner, Randy Newman, Bob Dylan and Emmylou Harris.
He is one of the most respected fingerstyle guitarists of the modern rock era. Knopfler was ranked #27 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time".