A Mark In Time

Mark Knopfler Discussion => Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum => Topic started by: qjamesfloyd on September 11, 2008, 10:14:01 PM

Title: Mark at 60
Post by: qjamesfloyd on September 11, 2008, 10:14:01 PM: Next year will be a special year, because Mark will be turning 60, he is one of the younger classic rock guys around, with McCartney, Gilmour, Clapton, Waters, etc all over 60 already.
But usually when one of these big name artists get's to 60, there is a big celebration, and I am guessing there will be one for Mark, some live radio specials, DS history specials, maybe even a big TV/concert special, with lots of his musical friends.
So, with the fact I doubt there will be a new solo album next year, it could still be a big year for MK.
Title: Re: Mark at 60
Post by: Best Brown Baggies on September 11, 2008, 10:25:31 PM: I can see the headlines now..........

'TO CELEBRATE THE 60TH BIRTHDAY OF A ROCK LEGEND, DIRE STRAITS REFORM FOR A HISTORIC 6 MONTH MINI WORLD TOUR, PLAYING SONGS FROM EACH OF THEIR ALBUMS'

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Cheers BBB
Title: Re: Mark at 60
Post by: qjamesfloyd on September 11, 2008, 10:51:15 PM: I really hope not, it's not something I could see Mark doing, he does'nt need to, I can see some one off shows, with ex DS members players, but not a full DS tour.
Title: Re: Mark at 60
Post by: dustyvalentino on September 11, 2008, 11:23:36 PM: Can't see any big celebration, you know how MK likes to keep everything low key.
Title: Re: Mark at 60
Post by: dannyjun on September 11, 2008, 11:38:10 PM: Quote from: qjamesfloyd on September 11, 2008, 10:14:01 PM
So, with the fact I doubt there will be a new solo album next year, it could still be a big year for MK.

Why do you doubt? ;) I think there could be another solo album next year...nothing is confirmed so far but Guy said something about big upcoming activity... :)
Also I don
Title: Re: Mark at 60
Post by: gbobmi on September 12, 2008, 01:46:53 AM: Mark will be at MY house, celebrating his 60th. He likes things low-key and I like Mark! It's a no-brainer ;D
Title: Re: Mark at 60
Post by: qjamesfloyd on September 12, 2008, 10:03:53 AM: Upcoming activity could be anything, don't get me wrong, i'd love a new album, and i hope i'm wrong :)
But I do feel there will be some kind of celebration around his 60'th, Mark does like to keep things low key, but i'm sure he could be persuaded just this once.
Title: Re: Mark at 60
Post by: IrisRose on September 12, 2008, 09:29:31 PM: You got it wrong, again! Gayleybob! He's going to give you a quick phone call from MY house. He wants to see the cows. He wants to be inspired to write songs about cowgirls and cowboys and cows and horses. And he wants advice from the over-60 crowd. You don't qualify. ;D
Title: Re: Mark at 60
Post by: Fieneke2 on September 12, 2008, 09:54:54 PM: Gjamesfloyd, I hope you are right! Mark celebrating his birthday with other artists would be great and then a special concert for the fans that support him always! :P

Ohhhh ladies, ladies
Title: Re: Mark at 60
Post by: jacki on September 13, 2008, 12:04:39 AM: I can tell you now, you girls can fight over him. This will be me from the sidelines: :o I am a coward. I could talk a good game, but I break into a sweat just considering shaking hands with him!! I am still in awe of Gayle! Now, in my private dreams, things are quite different...and none of you are within 5000 miles!! ;D
Title: Re: Mark at 60
Post by: IrisRose on September 13, 2008, 12:22:50 AM: We need to clone the man
Title: Re: Mark at 60
Post by: gbobmi on September 13, 2008, 01:48:41 AM: Several times......... :P
Title: Re: Mark at 60
Post by: joanzimm on September 13, 2008, 03:34:04 AM: I second that. :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Mark at 60
Post by: Fieneke2 on September 14, 2008, 09:29:39 PM: Ok ladies....that is a great idea......I think we don't need to vote for that!

I will be first in the queue and keep the original! :P .......As we all know a copy might sometimes fail and I can't take that risk! ;D

I wonder who will be next?

Fieneke