FAQs

It is our policy to try to answer all genuine questions. There are usually two reasons emailed questions may go unanswered. Firstly, the answer is already on this page. Secondly, the information requested is already on the MKNews site or the question being asked has an obvious answer (e.g., where can I buy a copy of the Kill To Get Crimson CD ? Yes, we really do occasionally get mail asking this kind of question).

MKNews does not arrange backstage passes or include people in meet ‘n greet sessions. When they take place, meet ‘n greets are usually organised by record companies in various territories. MKNews does not make arrangements for fans to meet Mark. Please note, we do not reply to email asking about backstage passes/meet ‘n greets or requests to arrange a meet with Mark.

MKNews does not forward letters/messages/requests to Mark Knopfler and we cannot put you in direct contact with MK.

MKNews does not give out this kind of information.

MKNews cannot arrange these sort of things..

MKNews is unable to pass on such requests.

MKNews does not keep a stock of autographed photographs. Please note: we do not forward or pass on such requests.

There are occasions when info appears on the web before it is online on MKNews and mk.com. Often this info may have been released by record companies and will be correct but equally it is often put online by less reliable sources such as websites wanting you to pre-order items from them. Such info can be unreliable, inaccurate and, in some instances we have seen, completely false. Info is not put online on MKNews or mk.com until it has been confirmed and approved for distribution by PCM. This means that there may sometimes be a time lag between something appearing on the web and it being put online on MKNews or mk.com but info published on MKNews and mk.com will always be accurate and reliable.

The publishers have decided not to produce a TAB/Chord book for these albums.

We get large numbers of e-mails asking this type of question and the answer is always the same. All concerts and tour dates will be on-line on MKNews as soon the information becomes available. MKNews does not deal in rumour or speculation, it aims to provide an accurate and reliable service for fans.

Information regarding the release of albums etc will be on-line on MKNews as soon the information becomes available. MKNews does not deal in rumour or speculation, it aims to provide an accurate service for fans.

Unless it is a live broadcast, we often have no idea when a recorded interview etc by MK will be broadcast. We advise you to keep an eye on TV/radio listings to find out the exact dates and times of broadcasts.

Pyroman is not featured on any album, it is an unreleased song which did not make it onto the STP album.

MKNews Forum is a free service for fans. However, it is a moderated forum and we reserve the right to remove any messages which are felt to be inappropriate for this web site.

We can only provide the answer to this kind of question as information is made available and then we will normally post such information on the Latest News page. David Knopfler has his own career as a solo artist. Alan Clark does quite a lot of TV music. Hal is very busy with a packed calendar scoring for films and some television, and he has various instrumental tracks on physical release and iTunes. Occasionally, he plays a gig or two with Johnny Hallyday. Pick Withers sometimes drums with the Dave Kelly Band. Jack Sonni lives in L.A. and sometimes gigs at his local pub with his mates. John Illsley has his own band and has released a number of solo albums.

We do not keep stocks of albums, CDs, videos, etc, at MKNews. Most of these items can be obtained from major high street retailers. If you are having difficulty try http://www.towereurope.com. You can browse through our links page to try to find someone who can help. You could also try the auctions held at www.ebay.com www.yahoo.com and www.whatamibid.com and you could also browse the auctions and zShops at www.amazon.com as many of the items we are asked about often appear in their lists. Remember when using the zShops to click add UK and German listing as many of the most commonly sought after items (e.g., Cannibals CD single, Comfort & Joy, Twisitng By The Pool EP, etc) are in the UK list. If you are having real difficulty finding an item try putting a post on the relevant section of the MKNews Forum.

Use the link on the main news page for MK and DS TAB Books, Chord Books , Lyrics, etc. If you still can’t find what you are looking for try going through the links to web sites on our links page as many fans include lyrics/tab on their homepages.

It is not always easy to find the answer to this sort of question. If Mark has made contributions this will normally be credited on the album in question. He has sometimes collaborated with various artistes but is not necessarily featured on their albums. Fans asking this sort of question may have to wait a long time for a reply. Oh, Vince Gill ? No, Mark has not played on any of Vince’s albums – that’s official!