p90jr Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 I've been watching and listening to a few concerts from Knopfler's current tour, which I didn't see billed as a farewell tour, to hear how the Kempler profiling amps he's using on the tour sound (incredible) and because I'm a fan and listen to him a lot, anyway. during the first show I watched, fairly early in the set, he said "I've always loved this city. I've been coming here since I was a young guy. Now... I'm an old guy. So I say Hello, and a goodbye to you..." (crowd gasps and sounds of disappointment) "Oh, I'll keep making the songs and the records, but the traveling is too much for an old guy." He's repeated that statement in every show I've listened to... he is about to turn 70, though he still plays as well as he ever did. I've never had the opportunity to see him play live in person, so I guess I need to catch a stateside show coming up. Same for Richard Thompson, who is the same age, but seems to thrive on performing and is probably at the sustained height of his singing, playing and songwriting at the moment... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertbluesman Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Knophler is one of my favorite guitarists of all time. I am still in awe of his playing and the compositions of Dire Straits debut album in the USA. I still listen to it. His guitar work was excellent in that effort. Quote dbm If it sounds good, it is good !! http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=143231&content=music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larryz Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 It's good to hear that Knopfler will keep recording new music even if he stops touring. It's hell getting old and I'll be 70 next year so I know a little of how he must feel. Touring can be hard on some of the older guys. He is one of my favorite guitar players! Brothers in Arms is one of my favorite albums... Quote Take care, Larryz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p90jr Posted June 21, 2019 Author Share Posted June 21, 2019 Since Knopfler and Chrissie Hynde (and the guys in The Police and Debbie Harry) were a little older when they had their first successes I guess I think of them as being the same age as their musical contemporaries who were a little younger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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