Ed Bicknell Interview

[Mossguitar]

Best post ever! Thanks so much, Ed, Chris and Jbaent. Epic. Historic.

[JF]

Ed, if you read the forum, a BIG THANK YOU for all these infos 

and thanks to Chris and Julio for making this possible

and brilliantly written : funny and informative at the same time. I Loved it

[quizzaciously]

"Guy is the BEST guy out of many guys I’ve misguyded over the years." — Ed Bicknell

What a great line. And this is exactly my thoughts on Guy as well. I criticise him a big deal all the time because we probably have opposed tastes in everything, on the other hand, I respect Mark and understand he won't be working with an idiot for 40 years straight in a partnership lasting longer than his marriages, and I know I'm in the wrong, just sometimes can't help myself because the only idiot here is me. Not even starting to talk about Guy being practically the only window into MK world fans ever had for like 30 years.

[Jules]

I'm very proud that Ed Bicknell decided, through Chris Whitten, to express himself writing to me.bindont know why I deserved such an honour, but it's a highlight for me as a Dire Straits fan, I always consider Ed as another band member, like George Martin was called the 5th Beatle, and I always defended that Ed had a big role, together with MK's talent, in the success of the band.

I also had the luck to cross my path with him twice at the RAH and he was very nice, kind and funny in both occasions.

[dustyvalentino]

I'm very proud that Ed Bicknell decided, through Chris Whitten, to express himself writing to me.bindont know why I deserved such an honour, but it's a highlight for me as a Dire Straits fan, I always consider Ed as another band member, like George Martin was called the 5th Beatle, and I always defended that Ed had a big role, together with MK's talent, in the success of the band.

I also had the luck to cross my path with him twice at the RAH and he was very nice, kind and funny in both occasions.

Ed knows a good man when he sees one Julio!

Ed gave me a set list at the end of the NHB gig in Stirling in 97, what a guy.

[Dutchessy]

"Guy is the BEST guy out of many guys I’ve misguyded over the years." — Ed Bicknell

What a great line. And this is exactly my thoughts on Guy as well. I criticise him a big deal all the time because we probably have opposed tastes in everything, on the other hand, I respect Mark and understand he won't be working with an idiot for 40 years straight in a partnership lasting longer than his marriages, and I know I'm in the wrong, just sometimes can't help myself because the only idiot here is me. Not even starting to talk about Guy being practically the only window into MK world fans ever had for like 30 years.

We should print and frame this post, to hang it on the AMIT wall... Quite an unique post from Quizzy

[Jules]

I'm very proud that Ed Bicknell decided, through Chris Whitten, to express himself writing to me.bindont know why I deserved such an honour, but it's a highlight for me as a Dire Straits fan, I always consider Ed as another band member, like George Martin was called the 5th Beatle, and I always defended that Ed had a big role, together with MK's talent, in the success of the band.

I also had the luck to cross my path with him twice at the RAH and he was very nice, kind and funny in both occasions.

Ed knows a good man when he sees one Julio!

Ed gave me a set list at the end of the NHB gig in Stirling in 97, what a guy.

Thats the most beautiful thing I've been told, I never expected that from a Scotish, LOL

Thanks amigo!

[Jules]

"Guy is the BEST guy out of many guys I’ve misguyded over the years." — Ed Bicknell

What a great line. And this is exactly my thoughts on Guy as well. I criticise him a big deal all the time because we probably have opposed tastes in everything, on the other hand, I respect Mark and understand he won't be working with an idiot for 40 years straight in a partnership lasting longer than his marriages, and I know I'm in the wrong, just sometimes can't help myself because the only idiot here is me. Not even starting to talk about Guy being practically the only window into MK world fans ever had for like 30 years.

We should print and frame this post, to hang it on the AMIT wall... Quite an unique post from Quizzy

Just do it!

[quizzaciously]

"Guy is the BEST guy out of many guys I’ve misguyded over the years." — Ed Bicknell

What a great line. And this is exactly my thoughts on Guy as well. I criticise him a big deal all the time because we probably have opposed tastes in everything, on the other hand, I respect Mark and understand he won't be working with an idiot for 40 years straight in a partnership lasting longer than his marriages, and I know I'm in the wrong, just sometimes can't help myself because the only idiot here is me. Not even starting to talk about Guy being practically the only window into MK world fans ever had for like 30 years.

We should print and frame this post, to hang it on the AMIT wall... Quite an unique post from Quizzy

Just do it!

*proceeds to hang only the part where I say I'm an idiot*

Seriously, misguiding people is ok. Misguyding Guy is normal, misguiding me is normal. Guy is not a weird tape-loving Hawaiian shirt lava-lamp maniac who loves to move microphones all the time. I'm not a psycho who trolls and bullies everyone on this forum and constantly criticises everything. We all have our weaknesses, but it's our strengths and light side we should ultimately be paying attention to.

[dustyvalentino]

I'm very proud that Ed Bicknell decided, through Chris Whitten, to express himself writing to me.bindont know why I deserved such an honour, but it's a highlight for me as a Dire Straits fan, I always consider Ed as another band member, like George Martin was called the 5th Beatle, and I always defended that Ed had a big role, together with MK's talent, in the success of the band.

I also had the luck to cross my path with him twice at the RAH and he was very nice, kind and funny in both occasions.

Ed knows a good man when he sees one Julio!

Ed gave me a set list at the end of the NHB gig in Stirling in 97, what a guy.

Thats the most beautiful thing I've been told, I never expected that from a Scotish, LOL

Thanks amigo!

It’s true, I’ve known you a long time and you are a great friend.

I love that we argue about all this stuff but we never fall out about it, because we realise that none of it really matters one bit.

[kaleo74]

Epic post!
I think what most characterizes the relationship between MK and EB, which was the glue that held the band together, is the humor they shared. MK, despite his serious and reserved demeanor, must be a first-rate joker who likes to tease and laugh. This became the fuel and energy to carry on over long distances, and it welds a group together.

[quizzaciously]

Epic post!
I think what most characterizes the relationship between MK and EB, which was the glue that held the band together, is the humor they shared. MK, despite his serious and reserved demeanor, must be a first-rate joker who likes to tease and laugh. This became the fuel and energy to carry on over long distances, and it welds a group together.

Mark once said he'd rather go to a cemetery and dig graves than work with somebody who lacks a sense of humour. I always say if God wants to punish a person, he deprives this person of a sense of humour. Mark is hilarious. He jokes nearly in all interviews from the day he started doing them. I remember watching one of the meet-and-greet videos where Mark kicked a ukulele and thought — boy, they have quite some fun.

I can't imagine how many hilarious stories and anecdotes never made it to the public. All my favourite artists, actors, musicians, scientists, poets, whoever it is, are first-class jokers. One of the reasons why I shared this Ed's interview was I just laughed so hard my jaw started hurting. Laughing is the best weapon to deal with anything, especially when you're in dire straits. It's all about optimism and joy.

[kaleo74]

Epic post!
I think what most characterizes the relationship between MK and EB, which was the glue that held the band together, is the humor they shared. MK, despite his serious and reserved demeanor, must be a first-rate joker who likes to tease and laugh. This became the fuel and energy to carry on over long distances, and it welds a group together.

Mark once said he'd rather go to a cemetery and dig graves than work with somebody who lacks a sense of humour. I always say if God wants to punish a person, he deprives this person of a sense of humour. Mark is hilarious. He jokes nearly in all interviews from the day he started doing them. I remember watching one of the meet-and-greet videos where Mark kicked a ukulele and thought — boy, they have quite some fun.

I can't imagine how many hilarious stories and anecdotes never made it to the public. All my favourite artists, actors, musicians, scientists, poets, whoever it is, are first-class jokers. One of the reasons why I shared this Ed's interview was I just laughed so hard my jaw started hurting. Laughing is the best weapon to deal with anything, especially when you're in dire straits. It's all about optimism and joy.

So true man, he's always made little jokes, but they're terribly effective, especially the famous "is anyone hurt?", "let's go girls" or "you and I'll go first, then the others, good luck"...and so on....
But at the end of the day, we're all like that, we do a job that we may or may not like, but if we do it in good company and with a laugh, it's much better!
But Ed ! Man thx for the video, Ed is a killer  😂😂

[Chris W]

MK, despite his serious and reserved demeanor, must be a first-rate joker who likes to tease and laugh.

I only ever saw the serious.

[dustyvalentino]

MK, despite his serious and reserved demeanor, must be a first-rate joker who likes to tease and laugh.

I only ever saw the serious.

You know better than anyone that timing is everything.

Seems to me you were unfortunate in that you worked with him at maybe the most unhappy he has ever been in his life.