Mark Knopfler addresses if he will ever perform as part of Dire Straits again
According to Mark Knopfler, he believes that the chances of him performing with Dire Straits again are slim.
The band's founder, along with his brother David and pals John Illsley and Pick Withers, stated that over time, the group grew too large, leading to a loss of its intimate atmosphere.
The music group called Dire Straits had several alterations to their lineup throughout the years, but they achieved recognition worldwide with popular songs like Brothers In Arms, Romeo And Juliet, and Money For Nothing. Afterward, the group disbanded in 1995.
In July of 1985, Mark Knopfler played with his band Dire Straits at Live Aid which took place at Wembley Stadium.
Knopfler continues to collaborate with his bandmate Guy Fletcher, with whom he recently made a charitable single for Teenage Cancer Trust. However, he has stated that there is little chance that they will ever play together again as Dire Straits.
During an interview with BBC Breakfast, he stated that he does not believe he will retire anytime soon due to various reasons. One of the reasons being that he has constructed his personal recording studio, which he deeply admires and has never had an unpleasant moment while working in it.
"This opportunity has allowed me to push myself to the limits. Specifically, when creating my most recent album, I produced a vast amount of songs."
When it comes to a possible reunion, he doesn't believe it will happen. Although he cherishes his time with Dire Straits, what he truly desired was to broaden his horizons and play alongside other musicians, resulting in a larger band setup.
The most memorable moment for me was when the musical group came over. At that time, I had approximately six or seven people in the band.
Larger than the small four-member band that had fewer instruments when we first encountered it, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
I had a great time, but eventually the event grew so much that I couldn't even recognize all of the roadies. It became too big.
"It became so extensive that we were skipping over certain stages, which is required when you reach a certain level of magnitude."
Knopfler brought together over 60 artists, which included Bruce Springsteen, Ronnie Wood and Eric Clapton, to make a unique recording of Going Home (Theme From Local Hero) in support of the Teenage Cancer Trust.
Mark Knopfler's tenth studio album, titled "One Deep River", will be available worldwide on April 12th, 2024.
You can reserve your copy of the album in physical form or as a digital download. Additionally, the initial tune from the collection called 'Ahead Of The Game' is now available for streaming. Follow the link provided to give it a listen!
On January 24, 2024, Mark Knopfler posted on Twitter.
Fletcher combined recordings from numerous acclaimed guitarists such as David Gilmour, Slash, Sir Brian May, Joan Armatrading, and Pete Townshend to create a charitable composition spanning nine minutes. The song aimed to raise funds for Teen Cancer America.
Roger Daltrey, the singer of the popular rock band The Who, who is also a proud honorary patron of the Teenage Cancer Trust, played the harmonica. Sir Ringo Starr, a British musician, songwriter, and actor, contributed to the song by playing the drums, with his son Zak Starkey joining him. The song was further enriched by the bass playing of Sting, a talented musician and composer.
The music piece was published with the title Mark Knopfler's Guitar Heroes.
Mark Knopfler is set to launch his newest personal album, One Deep River, which is due for release on the 12th of April.
