Last Big Tour... Say Goodbye

[hunter]

I'm curious whether his stiff movements are due some sort of illness. Arthritis for instance. A man like him who is so sensible and is free from the worries of "the common man" has no excuse for not exercising and staying reasonably fit.

It is sad to hear the words of farewell, but it's only the big tours. I'm sure there's a lot of good stuff to come.

[knopflertom]

I'm curious whether his stiff movements are due some sort of illness. Arthritis for instance. A man like him who is so sensible and is free from the worries of "the common man" has no excuse for not exercising and staying reasonably fit.

It is sad to hear the words of farewell, but it's only the big tours. I'm sure there's a lot of good stuff to come.

Yes fingers crossed! Maybe he will do it like Eric, just a few shows...

[Aimly]

The only thing I am surprised about is the fact that he is saying it. Most of us knew in our gut this was more than likely it. I always assumed he would ride off without saying a word confirming it. He has never been one to share a lot of information.

I'll be standing and clapping (probably crying too) that's for sure!   

We need a BIG banner - Mr Superval says!     

Funny you mention that, I was planning on making one for LA...

[Knopflerfan]

I'm curious whether his stiff movements are due some sort of illness. Arthritis for instance. A man like him who is so sensible and is free from the worries of "the common man" has no excuse for not exercising and staying reasonably fit.

It is sad to hear the words of farewell, but it's only the big tours. I'm sure there's a lot of good stuff to come.

Yes fingers crossed! Maybe he will do it like Eric, just a few shows...

Like Eric, but better!!!!!!!!!

[Knopflerfan]

I do hope he’ll choose to play at some countries in Europe. Some concerts in Germany Holland and France.
Something like Clapton.

I guess he may play in the UK mainly, Clapton just played in Japan, one of his biggest fan base.

It'll be interesting to hear what Mark says when he comes to the UK.  I suppose we'll find out in Leeds.

I thought wouldn't it be nice if the audience gave him a standing ovation when he said this as our farewell gift to him, thanking him for all the wonderful music he has given us over the years.  Better than just gasping.  I think it would be a nice gesture.

I'll be standing and clapping (probably crying too) that's for sure!   

We need a BIG banner - Mr Superval says!     

I'm quite up for seeing Mr Superval with an 'I Love you forever Mark' banner!!!!!!

[Knopflerfan]

Looking at the footage from last night on YT and listening to his goodbyes, said as usual with such understated grace, I feel a great happiness and sadness at the same time. You can see that he's not the player he once was, and that he's probably struggling a little bit physically. Its so sad to see him rooted to the spot and carrying himself awkwardly, but at the same time there was almost a care free full on effort to get every last drop out of those songs last night. He really meant it.

Its almost as if he has become one of those hard working but slightly down trodden failing characters portrayed so beautifully in so many wonderful songs, and I find it deeply moving.

Even though you'll soon be gone, you will live forever.

What fantastic words, well done 2manyguitars

[neco]

Yeah clearly he got older, BUT, based on some youtube videos I think his guitar playing is more fluid compared to 2015 and also quite powerful 

[holaknopfler]

Yeah clearly he got older, BUT, based on some youtube videos I think his guitar playing is more fluid compared to 2015 and also quite powerful 

Absolutely agree

[Knopflerfan]

Yeah clearly he got older, BUT, based on some youtube videos I think his guitar playing is more fluid compared to 2015 and also quite powerful 

Absolutely agree

+1

[superval99]

Looking at the footage from last night on YT and listening to his goodbyes, said as usual with such understated grace, I feel a great happiness and sadness at the same time. You can see that he's not the player he once was, and that he's probably struggling a little bit physically. Its so sad to see him rooted to the spot and carrying himself awkwardly, but at the same time there was almost a care free full on effort to get every last drop out of those songs last night. He really meant it.

Its almost as if he has become one of those hard working but slightly down trodden failing characters portrayed so beautifully in so many wonderful songs, and I find it deeply moving.

Even though you'll soon be gone, you will live forever.

What fantastic words, well done 2manyguitars

Yes, I agree - beautifully said.   Still the same elegant MK, though.   

[knopflertom]

Yeah clearly he got older, BUT, based on some youtube videos I think his guitar playing is more fluid compared to 2015 and also quite powerful 

Absolutely agree

+1

Absolutely. Especially on Telegraph road! (Silvertown was outstanding live, it hasnt got the feeling on the videos, air was buring ☺️😊)

[Dutchessy]

Yeah clearly he got older, BUT, based on some youtube videos I think his guitar playing is more fluid compared to 2015 and also quite powerful 

Absolutely agree

+1

Absolutely. Especially on Telegraph road! (Silvertown was outstanding live, it hasnt got the feeling on the videos, air was buring ☺️😊)

Yes, It was really rocking live. I hope it will stays in the set for all of you who attends a show.

[schmonka]

Yep, I think physically there is something up with MK...he seems all a bit hunched and stuck to the spot....makes you wonder as he isn't THAT ancient?!

So he isn't Iggy Pop but I suspect the physical issues are something that crept up over years and now make going on long tours too difficult....I suspect that if MK could have carried on he would have...

[2manyguitars]

Yep, I think physically there is something up with MK...he seems all a bit hunched and stuck to the spot....makes you wonder as he isn't THAT ancient?!

So he isn't Iggy Pop but I suspect the physical issues are something that crept up over years and now make going on long tours too difficult....I suspect that if MK could have carried on he would have...

I'd look at it from Marks point of view. He's in his 70s, and given the law of averages time for anyone at that age is a precious commodity. You'd want to spend the time with the people who really matter to you and eek out every second. I don't blame him for one minute for giving up touring, I just hope we have lots and lots of great new music to look forward to, and maybe if we are very lucky he will hit the boards locally once or twice too...

[Silvertown]

Yep, I think physically there is something up with MK...he seems all a bit hunched and stuck to the spot....makes you wonder as he isn't THAT ancient?!

So he isn't Iggy Pop but I suspect the physical issues are something that crept up over years and now make going on long tours too difficult....I suspect that if MK could have carried on he would have...

I'd look at it from Marks point of view. He's in his 70s, and given the law of averages time for anyone at that age is a precious commodity. You'd want to spend the time with the people who really matter to you and eek out every second. I don't blame him for one minute for giving up touring, I just hope we have lots and lots of great new music to look forward to, and maybe if we are very lucky he will hit the boards locally once or twice too...

Indeed!