SPOILERS: John Illsley will publish a book about Dire Straits

[hunter v2.0]

I've just finished reading about the Roxy show. The writing now feels very cursory. A very matter-of-factly account of the events. Like a Wiki article written in first person. And John has a tendency to state the obvious and to tell rather than show. I admit I'm skimming through a lot.

[Jules]

Yes, it's nice to read the story by someone from the inside, but it's quite disappointing in general.

[hunter v2.0]

OK, John. We get it: Chas Herington was good with the lights. LOL

[hunter v2.0]

Yes, it's nice to read the story by someone from the inside, but it's quite disappointing in general.

Just finished it. John's account of the early years of DS is clearly the best, most inspired part. The rest provides some new information and insights, but nothing essential. I understand it was a balancing act to write this book, particularly since Mark is such a private person, but the result is a pretty bland, superficial account of one the world's biggest bands. I think it was a missed opportunity.