In an era when virtuosity in rock music isn’t celebrated as much as it used to be, it was thrilling to watch a master at work
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The “and Band” on the billing was crucial as the former Dire Straits main man played the first of two sold-out nights at the Albert Hall. Mark Knopfler, who will turn 70 in August, has spent the decades since that band ended putting together a formidable ensemble of supporting musicians. On stage with him were ten extra bodies, all as skilled as the band leader in their field. “I play one instrument,” he said, deadpan. “They play about 47.”
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