JF, absolutely right! But the fusion from this kind of music with celtic roots, which is also something very elementary and typical of Mark (local hero / cal e.g.), is very interesting. The blending of different styles of music, the exploring and looking for new staff and inspiritation is something i would miss a lot. It makes Mark very special and i think all fans who followed this process (with up and downs) constantly are very special people too. I know, that it is not easy. I had my problems as well, like everybode here, i presume,
So i love the JJ Cale style of music (of course), but i can't imagine Mark playing for over 40 years the same kind of music. AND - I'm somehow shocked how easy it seems to be for Mark to play this kind of music. He is far beyond this level!