[caspersvapors]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQ-JyAGU ... -fresh+div

i cant believe it was once fashionable to play in suits.

[acidrain30005]

Man that cat can play though! Love me some Dire Straits.

[bodiddley]

I dig the suits. "Sultan's" is probably the tune I wish Jer would have covered the most. It just seems like it would fit him well.

[Tennessee Jedi]

You have E.C and ten + minutes of jamming and you dont give him a solo ?????????????
Why not just show his face on the Jumbotron - you would have the same thing.
The outfits are tight.
I'm down with 'em ...

[Emoto]

I think Eric's suit wearing goes back to the blues players that he idolized. Can't say about Knopfler, but I did catch Dire Straits live twice and they were excellent shows.

[Tennessee Jedi]

I am amazed by M.K's fluidity - I try to play like he does with his thumb and the way he plucks with his fingers - and its no go.
I love the fancy pants Strat sound he had in the vid .....

[Emoto]

I am amazed by M.K's fluidity - I try to play like he does with his thumb and the way he plucks with his fingers - and its no go.
I love the fancy pants Strat sound he had in the vid .....

His playing really is great. I can't do the fingerpicking thing, either. I suppose if we devoted ourselves to it, we could learn it, but I have a hard enough time with a pick.

I remember driving along on a highway late one night when Sultans of Swing came on the radio. I'd never heard anything like it. I had to go out and buy the record the next day.

[High Peaks]

I think they were watching a little too much Miami Vice!!!

[Crazy 9.5 Fingers]

Always been a fan of that Pensa strat that Knopfler plays, not to mention been a huge fan of Rudy Pensa's shop in NYC. Rudy is a super guy. Bought numerous goods there when I was living in NYC. If you happen to be in NYC, make sure it is your first (and only) stop on 48th St.

[Good Times]

Great video with two great guitarists sharing the same stage. Wonderful song and I think the suits just add to the entire feel of the 80s.

[jackr]

here is the perfect feel of the 80s.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-NOZU2iPA8