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Old 09-23-2021, 10:47 AM   #7 (permalink)
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I've never understood why Mark Knoffler wasn't more highly praised for his playing.

One of the music Youtube channels did a thing where they were playing the solo from Stairway to Heaven as other guitarists might have, and what they played, and the requests in the comments section didn't include Knoffler at all. To me, his style is unique, interesting and completely unmatched.
I don't know what circles you move in, but I have always heard him praised for his playing. It's one of the defining characteristics of Dire Straits.
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