Mark Knopfler - Volume 1 (The Dire Straits Years):Celtic Bard

The most comprehensive 500-page book on Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits - written by an acclaimed author, no AI. Sensitive storyteller, master of subtle virtuosity, relaxed superstar: Mark Knopflers career breaks almost all records. Award-winning Swiss musician and author Richard Koechli takes readers deep into the universe of the British songwriter and singer with the unmistakable guitar sound, paying tribute to his lifes work in meticulous detail. With passion, expertise, respectful critical insight, and a light-footed sense of humor, he explores Knopflers art and philosophy, the influence of his musical forerunners and companions, and the wider background of music history in the 1960s, 70s, 80s and 90s. The story of Dire Straits alone fills 500 pages. A second volume covering Mark Knopflers solo career is now available. An inspiring multimedia adventure packed with anecdotes, background stories, and audio-video examples - a must-read for Mark Knopfler fans, guitar enthusiasts, audiophiles, and lovers of music history. (English translation of the original German edition)