Mark Knopfler was a guitarist for bands such as Dire Straits, The Notting Hillbillies and Brewers Droop
Known for being guitarists for bands like Dire Straits, The Notting Hillbillies It is Brewers Droop, Mark Knopfler already talked about his great guitar references – and even listed favorites on some occasions.
During an interview with Rolling Stone USA in 1985 (via Rock Celebrities), Knopfler talked about the guitarists he listens to for pure pleasure. Currently, the three names chosen by the musician have died, but their legacy for music is eternal.
“Yes, many dead: Robert Johnson It is Lonnie Johnson. bb kingwhich is very much alive, is a big influence,” he stated at the time.Live at the Regal‘ when I was 16, which was a huge moment because I felt like a triangle formed on that record: guitar, voice and audience, and it was amazing to listen to.”
Right away, Mark Knopfler took the opportunity to exalt even more the work of King: “There’s also the fact that, on the records, the guitar seems to be part of the singer’s job – his guitar has such a clear voice.”
Maybe that appeals to me because I’m not a singer in the conventional sense, certainly not as bb king It is. So my guitar becomes another, better voice I can use.
Source: Rollingstone
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