Anything stopping Knopfler Jr restarting Dire Straits himself, I wonder? I’m sure an Afterworder or two could cover for the missing big brother. Bagsie Sultans and Brothers in Arms. I’ll leave Walk of Life to @Twang.
Am not 100% sure but I think Mark Knopfler and John Illsey own the rights to the band name so that would stop him.
From what I have read he seems quite happy with his lot – he doesn’t like to talk about DS much.
I would imagine not have the multi-millions that big brother and Illsey have must be a tad annoying but, if he is satisfied, then good for him.
Love child of Tony Blair and Stephen Kinnock in the middle.
DK doesn’t half sound like his brother – I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised, but it’s not always the case (Phil & Don, Liam & Noel, er, Linda and Bernie…
Good grief. The similarity is astonishing. Perhaps an example of the finite limits of what you can do with a few basic chords, other than change the phrasing, structure and lyrics.
Bartleby says
Anything stopping Knopfler Jr restarting Dire Straits himself, I wonder? I’m sure an Afterworder or two could cover for the missing big brother. Bagsie Sultans and Brothers in Arms. I’ll leave Walk of Life to @Twang.
Beezer says
Well, yes. They’re his brother’s songs.
They don’t get on. They fell out because he couldn’t get his part on ‘Romeo and Juliet’ right.
daff says
Am not 100% sure but I think Mark Knopfler and John Illsey own the rights to the band name so that would stop him.
From what I have read he seems quite happy with his lot – he doesn’t like to talk about DS much.
I would imagine not have the multi-millions that big brother and Illsey have must be a tad annoying but, if he is satisfied, then good for him.
Bartleby says
No, all good indeed. It just seemed an interesting possibility, given than MK no longer has any use for the name.
dai says
Is that Tony Blair in the middle?
GCU Grey Area says
Julian Assange on the right.
Bartleby says
Love child of Tony Blair and Stephen Kinnock in the middle.
DK doesn’t half sound like his brother – I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised, but it’s not always the case (Phil & Don, Liam & Noel, er, Linda and Bernie…
attackdog says
Yes, I too thought Tony Blair had popped up to announce his latest crusade.
But seriously, does anyone know what guitar the Knopfler brother’s sparring partner is playing? It’s a beaut.
Billybob Dylan says
I think it’s a Breedlove.
attackdog says
It is indeed Mr Dylan. Many thanks.
Billybob Dylan says
You’re welcome, Mr. Dog.
attackdog says
Should have added I’ve now listened to this a couple of times and must say it’s a pretty fine tune.
These guys appear to be big in Germany. (Not always a career recommendation, but lucky Germans).
Colin H says
The highlight is surely when the two sofa people say ‘good night’ in harmony a few seconds in.
Sounds like Dave has heard ‘Nobody Knows Nothing’ by the great Buddy Mondlock:
attackdog says
Good grief. The similarity is astonishing. Perhaps an example of the finite limits of what you can do with a few basic chords, other than change the phrasing, structure and lyrics.
And yes, the presenters do harmonise beautifully.