What I always try to do is to respond to the song; I've always rebelled against theory. Mark Knopfler haverebelrespond Change image and share on social
I love Gibsons, and Nationals, too. There's something magical about them. Mark Knopfler gibsonlovemagical Change image and share on social
While I was into many different types of music, and played with many different local groups, I really didn't have a band to call my own until Dire Straits was formed in 1977. Mark Knopfler bandcalldire Change image and share on social
I don't know whether your heart ever necessarily changes, but time changes the way that you perceive the world. And you just hope it gives you more empathy and all those other things. Mark Knopfler empathyhearthope Change image and share on social
I'm not a collector, however, and I have no desire to own 50 or 60 guitars. Mark Knopfler collectordesireguitar Change image and share on social
I like to buy records for people, make a present of the music. Mark Knopfler buymakemusic Change image and share on social
The music just tends to be a vehicle for that poetry. Mark Knopfler musicpoetryvehicle Change image and share on social
I even played bass for a while. Besides playing electric guitar, I'd also get asked to play some acoustic stuff. But, since I didn't have an acoustic guitar at the time, I used to borrow one from a friend so I could play folk joints. Mark Knopfler acousticaskbas share on social
I did learn eventually - perhaps far too late - to respect the talent I have. For a lot of years out there, I was just bashing on to the next thing and not really thinking about it too much. That's what we do. But I'm learning to appreciate the moment. Mark Knopfler basheventuallylate share on social
My idea of heaven is a place where the Tyne meets the Delta, where folk music meets the blues. Mark Knopfler bluedeltafolk Change image and share on social
