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Compiled by Terry Kilburn
Great North Run
September 11, 2020
This year’s 40th Great North Run on Sunday 13 September is set to go virtual. Runners traditionally set off to Mark’s Going Home and he has recorded a new version especially for the occasion which participants will hear in the viRACE app. The run will be broadcast on BBC 1 TV starting at 10.30 am and will feature a performance by Mark.
Mark is proud to support the virtual Great North Run. Good luck to everyone taking part wherever you are in the UK or around the world.
CommentStand By Me
September 11, 2020
Mark has joined a number of artists – collectively ‘Whispering Bob’s All Stars’ – to make a special recording of ‘Stand By Me’. Brought together by Bob Harris of Old Grey Whistle Test fame to raise funds for Help Musicians. The single will be released on the 60th anniversary of the day the original was first recorded by Ben E. King on October 27th.
Visit the Go Fund Me page to learn more about the project and donate.
Dire Straits: CD and Vinyl Box Sets
August 12, 2020
DIRE STRAITS: THE STUDIO ALBUMS 1978 – 1991 6CD & 8LP BOX SETS
‘Dire Straits: The Studio Albums 1978 – 1991’ will be available as a 6CD box set on 9th October alongside National Album Day in the UK, featuring the multi-platinum ‘Dire Straits‘ (1978), ‘Communiqué‘ (1979), ‘Making Movies‘ (1980), ‘Love Over Gold‘ (1982), ‘Brothers In Arms‘ (1985) and ‘On Every Street‘ (1991).
Each album will include a poster with the original sleeve artwork, including lyrics and credits.
For vinyl collectors, the popular 8LP 180-gram vinyl box set has been re-pressed due to overwhelming public demand, and will be out globally on the same day including the US for the first time.
Available to pre-order now.
CommentPeter Green
July 25, 2020
Mark pays tribute to Peter Green:-
‘I loved Peter Green’s playing from the moment I first heard him. He was one of the few greats. There’s hardly a month goes by when I don’t play a PG recording on my jukebox. He will be idolised by guitar players forever.’ MK
CommentSomething New
July 1, 2020
Something to hopefully brighten your day – Mark is a patron of Save The Waterberg Rhino who help raise awareness and support the war against rhino poaching. Recently Sophie gave birth to a strong and healthy male bull calf named Dinka, at Ant’s Nest Safari Park.
For more information about this very worthy cause, please visit https://www.waterbergrhino.com/
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