Turning points...

[Robson]

I thought exactly the same:)

[Mossguitar]

I guess one really big turningpoint was the making of Making Movies. That’s when MK went solo IMO, the sound changed and he started hiring session musicians for records and tours.

[KnopfleRick]

But

I remember Chet Atkins album C. G. P Mark played Imagine.

That's in and of itself better than any award whatsoever

Yes, you are right!
I'm sure he's proud of any recognition he gets, but he's not the person who chases after an award.
It's not that important to him.

Great thread, Robson! 

[Knopflerfan]

But

I remember Chet Atkins album C. G. P Mark played Imagine.

That's in and of itself better than any award whatsoever

Yes, you are right!
I'm sure he's proud of any recognition he gets, but he's not the person who chases after an award.
It's not that important to him.

Great thread, Robson! 

Which is probably another reason he didn't go to collect the DS hall of fame award either....MK is a very humble chap...

[Robson]

But

I remember Chet Atkins album C. G. P Mark played Imagine.

That's in and of itself better than any award whatsoever

Yes, you are right!
I'm sure he's proud of any recognition he gets, but he's not the person who chases after an award.
It's not that important to him.

Great thread, Robson! 

Thank you. I'm glad

[Tomcaster]

I guess one really big turningpoint was the making of Making Movies. That’s when MK went solo IMO, the sound changed and he started hiring session musicians for records and tours.

this is a very interesting thought. The transformation of the Dire Straits band into a Mark Knopfler solo entourage happened much earlier than 1995. This is what David Knopfler underlined as reason for leaving. Mark needed a vehicle for his stuff, he was not ready to build together, like e.g. Queen.

[koobaa]

I think significant turning points are when MK switches to a new type of his favourite guitar because it affects the sound and therefore the music he produced.

So for example:
- switch from Fenders to Schecters (circa 1980)
- switch from Schecters to Pensa-Suhr (circa 1988)
- switch from Pensa to Les Paul (circa 1996)

  +1000

I tried to sum up his different eras regarding guitars : https://textes-blog-rock-n-roll.fr/mark-knopfler-70-ans-et-toutes-ses-grattes/

Excellent summary, JF!

[JF]

I think significant turning points are when MK switches to a new type of his favourite guitar because it affects the sound and therefore the music he produced.

So for example:
- switch from Fenders to Schecters (circa 1980)
- switch from Schecters to Pensa-Suhr (circa 1988)
- switch from Pensa to Les Paul (circa 1996)

  +1000

I tried to sum up his different eras regarding guitars : https://textes-blog-rock-n-roll.fr/mark-knopfler-70-ans-et-toutes-ses-grattes/

Excellent summary, JF!

thanks Kooba

[JF]

I guess one really big turningpoint was the making of Making Movies. That’s when MK went solo IMO, the sound changed and he started hiring session musicians for records and tours.

this is a very interesting thought. The transformation of the Dire Straits band into a Mark Knopfler solo entourage happened much earlier than 1995. This is what David Knopfler underlined as reason for leaving. Mark needed a vehicle for his stuff, he was not ready to build together, like e.g. Queen.

100% agree

[quizzaciously]

I think the 2003 motorcycle accident was a major turning point. I feel like we had two different MKs before and after like after 9/11 we had two different worlds. When you realize you're just a human and can die at any point, no matter how much money and fame you've got, that's refreshing.

But, with that said, almost any major 'accident' in life is a turning point, whether it's the death of a relative, a divorce, a wedding, it's all turning points.

[Robson]

That's true. A turning point beyond his control.

[Robson]

I think meeting Steve'a Phillips'a was an important turning point in MK career.

[MagicElliott]

I think meeting Steve'a Phillips'a was an important turning point in MK career.

Because he met Steve or he bought his first resonator?

[dustyvalentino]

Steve taught him a lot.

[Robson]

Exactly! Mark was 20 years old and knew early country music. He played a lot with Steve Phillips, they listened to many records ...

"Steve'a house has become a blues university for me ..."