SPOILERS: John Illsley will publish a book about Dire Straits

[Jules]

From Italian Rolling Stone magazine

https://www.rollingstone.it/musica/interviste-musica/john-illsley-se-avessi-avuto-successo-a-20-anni-con-i-dire-straits-oggi-non-sarei-qui/602405/#Part6

Interesting last period JI says that friendship with MK has grown since they didn't play together anymore. They meet, drink a bottle of wine talking about various stuff

MK and John are neighbors in the South coast of England, that's where John lives daily and where MK spent lot of time, so chances to see each other are a lot. Actually they both have dogs so when they walk them by the beach they see each other as well as their houses are very close.

[Knopflerfan]

From Italian Rolling Stone magazine

https://www.rollingstone.it/musica/interviste-musica/john-illsley-se-avessi-avuto-successo-a-20-anni-con-i-dire-straits-oggi-non-sarei-qui/602405/#Part6

Interesting last period JI says that friendship with MK has grown since they didn't play together anymore. They meet, drink a bottle of wine talking about various stuff

MK and John are neighbors in the South coast of England, that's where John lives daily and where MK spent lot of time, so chances to see each other are a lot. Actually they both have dogs so when they walk them by the beach they see each other as well as their houses are very close.

And what a lovely place it is to be for them both!!!

[Knopflerfan]

Anecdotes from the OES tour would likely mostly involve MK being an ogre, so not a surprise that John glosses over them.

Well, we all know that Mark Knopfler is not an easy going person, but you can't call him an ogre . That's not fair!

Phil Palmer, called MK an ogre, back in 1992.

I always remember speaking at length with another musician who plays occasionally with MK and remember him saying MK is a Gentleman but you wouldn't want to be on the wrong side of him!

Which makes it remarkable why him and Guy have allegedly never had an argument.
I wonder how what their relationship is like and what the secret is?!? I wonder if it’s a bit like Penn and Teller who openly state that they’re not particularly close friends. They don’t hang out together outside of work etc and they reckon that’s how they’ve lasted so long and work so well together.

I'm a huge P&T fan, so I love any reference to them! Yes, their duo was built on respect, and not affection, and that enabled them to continue working together for 46 years and still counting. Penn says they are like best friends and relatives now after all these years, but it was built on respect rather than affection. John obviously had had huge respect toward MK from day one. Now, keep in mind respect doesn't mean you agree and say yes to everything, I think it's quite the opposite. You're in a constant positive loop of respectful arguing and coming up with great solutions. If you argue without being respectful, that can lead you into trouble.

I also think about the MythBusters, these guys not only weren't friends but nearly hated each other. But the work they produced together...

I love Penn and Teller too! My username might just give you a clue as to my other hobby…..

That's Magic! to quote the late fabulous Mr Daniels!!!

[MagicElliott]

Anecdotes from the OES tour would likely mostly involve MK being an ogre, so not a surprise that John glosses over them.

Well, we all know that Mark Knopfler is not an easy going person, but you can't call him an ogre . That's not fair!

Phil Palmer, called MK an ogre, back in 1992.

I always remember speaking at length with another musician who plays occasionally with MK and remember him saying MK is a Gentleman but you wouldn't want to be on the wrong side of him!

Which makes it remarkable why him and Guy have allegedly never had an argument.
I wonder how what their relationship is like and what the secret is?!? I wonder if it’s a bit like Penn and Teller who openly state that they’re not particularly close friends. They don’t hang out together outside of work etc and they reckon that’s how they’ve lasted so long and work so well together.

I'm a huge P&T fan, so I love any reference to them! Yes, their duo was built on respect, and not affection, and that enabled them to continue working together for 46 years and still counting. Penn says they are like best friends and relatives now after all these years, but it was built on respect rather than affection. John obviously had had huge respect toward MK from day one. Now, keep in mind respect doesn't mean you agree and say yes to everything, I think it's quite the opposite. You're in a constant positive loop of respectful arguing and coming up with great solutions. If you argue without being respectful, that can lead you into trouble.

I also think about the MythBusters, these guys not only weren't friends but nearly hated each other. But the work they produced together...

I love Penn and Teller too! My username might just give you a clue as to my other hobby…..

That's Magic! to quote the late fabulous Mr Daniels!!!

I don’t want to hijack this thread so this is the last post on the subject but I got to meet him before he sadly passed. I never thought my two heroes would combine in a conversation but I’m glad I got to meet one of my heroes……the other one is a certain guitar player to whom this forum is devoted to….and we are back on topic.

(If you fancy having a go at an interactive trick, I’ve started a topic in the “unrelated to MK” part.)

[qjamesfloyd]

From Italian Rolling Stone magazine

https://www.rollingstone.it/musica/interviste-musica/john-illsley-se-avessi-avuto-successo-a-20-anni-con-i-dire-straits-oggi-non-sarei-qui/602405/#Part6

Interesting last period JI says that friendship with MK has grown since they didn't play together anymore. They meet, drink a bottle of wine talking about various stuff

MK and John are neighbors in the South coast of England, that's where John lives daily and where MK spent lot of time, so chances to see each other are a lot. Actually they both have dogs so when they walk them by the beach they see each other as well as their houses are very close.

And what a lovely place it is to be for them both!!!

I live very close to them, but sadly I am yet to bump into either of them, not sure what I would do if that happened though.

[Jules]

From Italian Rolling Stone magazine

https://www.rollingstone.it/musica/interviste-musica/john-illsley-se-avessi-avuto-successo-a-20-anni-con-i-dire-straits-oggi-non-sarei-qui/602405/#Part6

Interesting last period JI says that friendship with MK has grown since they didn't play together anymore. They meet, drink a bottle of wine talking about various stuff

MK and John are neighbors in the South coast of England, that's where John lives daily and where MK spent lot of time, so chances to see each other are a lot. Actually they both have dogs so when they walk them by the beach they see each other as well as their houses are very close.

And what a lovely place it is to be for them both!!!

I live very close to them, but sadly I am yet to bump into either of them, not sure what I would do if that happened though.

If you go regularly to th east end arms, you might get lucky

[qjamesfloyd]

I am yet to visit that pub, maybe next summer I will

[Knopflerfan]

From Italian Rolling Stone magazine

https://www.rollingstone.it/musica/interviste-musica/john-illsley-se-avessi-avuto-successo-a-20-anni-con-i-dire-straits-oggi-non-sarei-qui/602405/#Part6

Interesting last period JI says that friendship with MK has grown since they didn't play together anymore. They meet, drink a bottle of wine talking about various stuff

MK and John are neighbors in the South coast of England, that's where John lives daily and where MK spent lot of time, so chances to see each other are a lot. Actually they both have dogs so when they walk them by the beach they see each other as well as their houses are very close.

And what a lovely place it is to be for them both!!!

I live very close to them, but sadly I am yet to bump into either of them, not sure what I would do if that happened though.

A friend of mine lived literally next door to them with his parents and it's only now he realises who his neighbours were!!!!
If your like me when I met MK, I froze with excitement!!!

[Knopflerfan]

I am yet to visit that pub, maybe next summer I will

Can't believe you haven't been to the East End Arms - I mean it's on your doorstep!!

[qjamesfloyd]

I know, I have just had a look on Google Maps, it's only 17.6 miles from my house, I really should be going!!!

[Knopflerfan]

I know, I have just had a look on Google Maps, it's only 17.6 miles from my house, I really should be going!!!

Oh, I thought you said you lived close!!!

[qjamesfloyd]

That is close, to me. still New Forest. Mark is 10 miles away.

[Knopflerfan]

That is close, to me. still New Forest. Mark is 10 miles away.

Oh you've beaten me, I'm exactly 28 Miles away from Mark's home.....

[mjhadlick]

Anecdotes from the OES tour would likely mostly involve MK being an ogre, so not a surprise that John glosses over them.

Phil Palmer's book has around 20 pages of that tour and, except being a perfectionist and the sausage incident, there is nothing bad regarding MK.

I didn't know Phil Palmer has a book! What is the name of it? And this is the second time I have heard of this "sausage incident" so I'm curious!

[Jules]

Anecdotes from the OES tour would likely mostly involve MK being an ogre, so not a surprise that John glosses over them.

Phil Palmer's book has around 20 pages of that tour and, except being a perfectionist and the sausage incident, there is nothing bad regarding MK.

I didn't know Phil Palmer has a book! What is the name of it? And this is the second time I have heard of this "sausage incident" so I'm curious!

https://philpalmer.com/session-man/