In short
The artists most similar to David Knopfler are Mark Knopfler, J.J. Cale, Chris Rea, The Notting Hillbillies and Supertramp, from the same jazz and rock circle.
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Which artists are similar to David Knopfler?
The artists most similar to David Knopfler are Mark Knopfler, J.J. Cale, Chris Rea, The Notting Hillbillies and Supertramp, from the same jazz and rock circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like David Knopfler?
With Digs you create a "Like David Knopfler" Dig: a short session of Bandcamp tracks with the same sound, from independent artists.
What genre is David Knopfler?
David Knopfler is usually associated with jazz and rock (artist · GB · born 1952), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 4 November 2026.