Dire Straits guitarist Mark Knopfler reveals he got his playing style after pretending his tennis racket was a musical instrument as a child

As a devoted fan, I’d like to share an intriguing tidbit about the legendary Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits: it turns out that his unique guitar-playing style was inspired by nothing more than strumming a tennis racket in his childhood years. Isn’t it fascinating how early experiences can shape our talents?








