A Mark In Time

Mark Knopfler Discussion => Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum => Topic started by: Kris-b on April 16, 2020, 09:27:23 PM

Title: David Stewart, Studio Manager of British Grove died from Covid19
Post by: Kris-b on April 16, 2020, 09:27:23 PM
Very sad news from Mark!

https://www.markknopfler.com/latestnews/from-mark/
Title: Re: David Stewart, Studio Manager of British Grove died from Covid19
Post by: quizzaciously on April 16, 2020, 09:44:38 PM
This is unreal :disbelief
Title: Re: David Stewart, Studio Manager of British Grove died from Covid19
Post by: straitsway75 on April 16, 2020, 09:50:03 PM
 :disbelief :'(
Title: Re: David Stewart, Studio Manager of British Grove died from Covid19
Post by: KnopfleRick on April 16, 2020, 10:20:19 PM
So sad. :'(
Title: Re: David Stewart, Studio Manager of British Grove died from Covid19
Post by: quizzaciously on April 16, 2020, 10:36:54 PM
He literally built the studio and was the studio manager from day 1 for more than 15 years, imagine how important this man was for Mark.
Title: Re: David Stewart, Studio Manager of British Grove died from Covid19
Post by: Kris-b on April 16, 2020, 11:15:00 PM
He and the band must be devastated!
Title: Re: David Stewart, Studio Manager of British Grove died from Covid19
Post by: ds1984 on April 17, 2020, 08:00:48 AM
Yes sad news  :'(
Title: Re: David Stewart, Studio Manager of British Grove died from Covid19
Post by: superval99 on April 17, 2020, 08:09:11 AM
So sorry to hear this sad news.
Title: Re: David Stewart, Studio Manager of British Grove died from Covid19
Post by: Pottel on April 17, 2020, 10:00:46 AM
This is unreal :disbelief
no very real. still do not get all the covid deniers....
RIP
Title: Re: David Stewart, Studio Manager of British Grove died from Covid19
Post by: hunter on April 17, 2020, 11:03:57 AM
Very sad indeed.
Title: Re: David Stewart, Studio Manager of British Grove died from Covid19
Post by: goon525 on April 17, 2020, 11:40:19 AM
I see his widow’s name is Robyn. Is that the Robyn who is/was MK’s PA?
Title: Re: David Stewart, Studio Manager of British Grove died from Covid19
Post by: Jules on April 17, 2020, 12:09:42 PM
Robyn is a very common name. We don't know if she is the same Robyn. At least not me.

Very sad news indeed. Dave was very important for the studio, was a key person while being built and when it started.
Title: Re: David Stewart, Studio Manager of British Grove died from Covid19
Post by: superval99 on April 17, 2020, 12:15:46 PM
Mark's PA was Robyn Becker and if I remember correctly she shares her birthday with that of MK.
Title: Re: David Stewart, Studio Manager of British Grove died from Covid19
Post by: Eddie Fox on April 17, 2020, 01:14:33 PM
That’s so sad  :-\
Title: Re: David Stewart, Studio Manager of British Grove died from Covid19
Post by: goon525 on April 17, 2020, 01:58:54 PM
Robyn is not a very common girl’s name in the UK - not exactly rare, but certainly not common. The man’s form  spelled Robin (the female version can be spelled either way) is much more common.
Title: Re: David Stewart, Studio Manager of British Grove died from Covid19
Post by: 2manyguitars on April 18, 2020, 01:12:47 AM
Awful news....

Thought and prayers....
Title: Re: David Stewart, Studio Manager of British Grove died from Covid19
Post by: ds1984 on April 19, 2020, 11:45:42 AM
Remembering this message from Mark posted last March :

I’m thinking of everyone as we navigate these difficult times. They will pass, as they always do. I aim to be back in the studio recording songs as soon as possible. Take care of one another, keep calm and keep safe. We will pull through.

Love,
Mark


It still sounds quite emotional now.
Title: Re: David Stewart, Studio Manager of British Grove died from Covid19
Post by: Kris-b on April 22, 2020, 11:21:41 AM
I see his widow’s name is Robyn. Is that the Robyn who is/was MK’s PA?
Just read in Guy‘s forum that David‘s wife Robyn is Mark‘s PA. Must be a horrible time for everybody of his crew and band.
Title: Re: David Stewart, Studio Manager of British Grove died from Covid19
Post by: Pottel on April 23, 2020, 01:21:31 PM
probably why there is no new british grove show this week...
Title: Re: David Stewart, Studio Manager of British Grove died from Covid19
Post by: Jules on April 23, 2020, 01:59:24 PM
probably why there is no new british grove show this week...

David Stewart passed away two weeks ago. I guess it has more to be with no having more shows recorded or maybe they don't have all of them yet and they are broadcasting them little by little to avoid running out of programs too soon.