Artists similar to
Mark Knopfler
In short
The artists most similar to Mark Knopfler are Dire Straits, Eric Clapton, R.E.M., Eagles and Sting, from the same rock, singer-songwriter and soft rock circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Mark Knopfler?
The artists most similar to Mark Knopfler are Dire Straits, Eric Clapton, R.E.M., Eagles and Sting, from the same rock, singer-songwriter and soft 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 Mark Knopfler?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: R.E.M., Johnny Cash, Tom Waits and Roger Waters have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Mark Knopfler" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Mark Knopfler?
Mark Knopfler is usually associated with rock, singer-songwriter, soft rock and blues rock (artist · GB · born 1949), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 27 October 2026.