Jack Sonni passed away

[hunter]

It's a bit strange request/demand, isn't it? Especially since Jack was a very public guy who loved social media interaction and not exactly shied away from attention. I understand that his family want to be left in peace, and that people don't PM them or post in his family's FB feeds. But that people can't express their sadness or condolences in their own FB feeds or on social media in general? That's too much to ask.

[qjamesfloyd]

Very sad news to hear about Jack, he was a great sideman for Mark on the stage, and i loved his energy.

R.I.P.

[quizzaciously]

It's a bit strange request/demand, isn't it? Especially since Jack was a very public guy who loved social media interaction and not exactly shied away from attention. I understand that his family want to be left in peace, and that people don't PM them or post in his family's FB feeds. But that people can't express their sadness or condolences in their own FB feeds or on social media in general? That's too much to ask.

I dunno, It's strange to me to see Alan sharing this news like this, to be honest. Why Alan? There are a million ways to announce it, and it doesn't need to be this urgent. So I understand Jack's estate never wants additional attention exactly as the events are taking place, hence the request to take down the news.

This is called privacy.

[hunter]

It's a bit strange request/demand, isn't it? Especially since Jack was a very public guy who loved social media interaction and not exactly shied away from attention. I understand that his family want to be left in peace, and that people don't PM them or post in his family's FB feeds. But that people can't express their sadness or condolences in their own FB feeds or on social media in general? That's too much to ask.

I dunno, It's strange to me to see Alan sharing this news like this, to be honest. Why Alan? There are a million ways to announce it, and it doesn't need to be this urgent. So I understand Jack's estate never wants additional attention exactly as the events are taking place, hence the request to take down the news.

This is called privacy.

Why Alan? Apart from the DS work, they were also together for quite some time in Dire Straits Legacy. They were colleagues and friends. There is nothing unusual about mentioning that someone close, especially a well-known and loved musician, has passed away.

[quizzaciously]

It's a bit strange request/demand, isn't it? Especially since Jack was a very public guy who loved social media interaction and not exactly shied away from attention. I understand that his family want to be left in peace, and that people don't PM them or post in his family's FB feeds. But that people can't express their sadness or condolences in their own FB feeds or on social media in general? That's too much to ask.

I dunno, It's strange to me to see Alan sharing this news like this, to be honest. Why Alan? There are a million ways to announce it, and it doesn't need to be this urgent. So I understand Jack's estate never wants additional attention exactly as the events are taking place, hence the request to take down the news.

This is called privacy.

Why Alan? Apart from the DS work, they were also together for quite some time in Dire Straits Legacy. They were colleagues and friends. There is nothing unusual about mentioning that someone close, especially a well-known and loved musician, has passed away.

Yes, I get it, but what about the family's request? Were there any talks between Alan and Jack's family members about this? Anyway, I'm just addressing this duality here, In no way I'm diminishing someone's friendship or the sadness of news of Jack's passing, please don't get me wrong.

[cannibals]

Guy replied short on his forum. I wonder if MK wil say something in public on his website but i doubt it.

[quizzaciously]

Guy replied short on his forum. I wonder if MK wil say something in public on his website but i doubt it.

It's actually quite astonishing, that by sharing Caiti Sonni's wishes people actually do a disservice to the wishes conveyed in the message itself. Obviously, Mark is not going to share anything in this situation and the best way is to stay silent until everything is confirmed and the family feel less distressed by additional attention from fans.

[quizzaciously]

Guy replied short on his forum. I wonder if MK wil say something in public on his website but i doubt it.

It's actually quite astonishing, that by sharing Caiti Sonni's wishes people actually do a disservice to the wishes conveyed in the message itself. Obviously, Mark is not going to share anything in this situation and the best way is to stay silent until everything is confirmed and the family feel less distressed by additional attention from fans.

With that said, it doesn't matter anyway cause at this point pretty much everybody knows that happened thanks to Alan Clark. I understand being an emotional and open person with the best intentions towards people, but sometimes one should think twice before posting something. It reminds me of news outlets posting obituaries before the person in question has died. So I don't think deleting messages will help at this point, the news was spread.

[hunter]

If Alan was the first to break the news, he really did nothing wrong. A natural reaction from anyone in that situation. Besides, look at the touring schedule for Dire Straits Legacy: https://www.dslegacy.com/dsllive-tour/ About 25 dates before Christmas. Alan and DSL would have to let people know soon anyway.


The genie is out of the bottle now anyway, and plenty of tabloids have picked up on the story.

[hunter]

The official DSL Instagram account posted the news one hour ago (approx. 3PM CET) ...

And of course the rotten tabloids are posting articles with photos of Jack Sonni and of Phil Palmer, even in the same article 

[dmg]

Some interesting stuff about how Jack got into the band and Live Aid in this interview.  Lots of detail.  Starts about 12:35

[mariosboss]

The official DSL Instagram account posted the news one hour ago (approx. 3PM CET) ...

And of course the rotten tabloids are posting articles with photos of Jack Sonni and of Phil Palmer, even in the same article 

Yes I saw that as well. Basically one British tabloid had a pic of Phil and i'm sure the rest have just gone with that same photo. All it would take is 30 seconds of basic research (for a non Dire Straits fan) and you'd work out who was who. I've tweeted the Daily Fail anyway. Hopefully they along with others will rectify asap.

RIP to Jack, my favourite member (along with Hal Lindes) of Dire Straits. An extremely sad couple of days... condolences to his friends and family... i'm sure he has reunited with his daughter in spirit

[cannibals]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-12465763/amp/The-Dire-Straits-legend-Jack-Sonni-died.html
Seems he was having healthproblems.... He was always having fun, watching him on stage....

[KnopfleRick]

So sorry to hear this. Jack has always put a smile on my face when he was on stage. May he Rest in Peace.

[Elin N]

Why on any level, whould it help the grief to keep things a secret? Why turn an illness into something secret? I admire the way the family handled the death of the Norwegian princess' ex-husband some years back. They could have said he had a heart-attack or something, but openly told that he chose to end things himself. I am NOT suggesting that this happened in Jacks case!! I'm just saying that being open and let people show their love probably helps the ones who are grieving too (and it prevents speculations).

I don't read gossip -pages, don't follow "influencers", and hardly watch any reality-series. I don't think people should share absolutely eveything on social media. I do believe in openness and dialogue. To share emotions. We are all humans