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The guitarist has no apparent desire to reunite the band, but says this tune reminds him of the thrill of playing to huge crowds
Long before “Sultans of Swing” made him a guitar hero, Knopfler was a reporter learning the art of listening — a skill that would define his songwriting.
Loaned to him by a folk-rock guitarist in the mid ’70s, the instrument spent five decades in his care and featured in notable moments of Knopfler's career
He says he’s “gotten away with murder” across his career and points to the true unsung heroes of the guitar scene
He says the track, penned for a British comedy film, puts the emphasis on the most important thing every guitar solo needs
Brothers in Arms producer Neil Dorfsman made the revelation in a TikTok video shared on the band's account
He admits playing with a pick is “faster and louder,” but he's created his finest music without one
The guitarist once said "Having good chops definitely helps, but it’s not the whole story.” This revelation proves it
