Mark & Brian Johnson condurranno un nuovo programma su SKY Arts intitolato "JOHNSON & KNOPFLER'S MUSIC LEGENDS". Saranno 6 episodi di 6o minuti l'uno nei quali si parlerà ovviamente di rock e chitarre insieme ad illustri ospiti.
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On Sky Arts, AC/DC’s Brian Johnson and Dire Straits’ Mark Knopfler join forces for new six-parter Brian Johnson and Mark Knopfler’s Good Times. The rock legends will romp through the history of popular music alongside special guests including Sam Fender and Emmylou Harris. Greatest Guitar Riffs has the world’s best guitarists explore the power of the riff in gigs past and present and its place in pop culture.
Brian Johnson and Mark Knopfler’s Good Times is produced by Somethin’ Else TV Studio, part of 4th Floor Creative, a division of Sony Music Entertainment UK.
Greatest Guitar Riffs (3x60), Sky Arts and NOW, Autumn 2023: Forget solos. The riff is where legends are made. Join the world’s greatest living guitarists as they celebrate the power of the riff, a humble instrumental refrain which united us under its spell and changed music forever. With masterclass demonstrations and stories of gigs past and present, the architects of our favourite songs will deconstruct their own riffs as well as those that inspired them, from the opening seconds of The Kinks’ You Really Got Me to Dolly Parton’s iconic intro to Jolene.
Greatest Guitar RIffs is produced by Somethin’ Else TV Studio, part of 4th Floor Creative, a division of Sony Music Entertainment UK.
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Mark e Brian Johnson si sono divertiti tantissimo a registrare questi episodi e faranno divertire tantissimo anche noi, così come nel bellissimo primo programma TV che registrarono insieme. Da quel che so io, dopo aver girato il primo programma, si sono trovati così bene insieme che hanno preso a frequentarsi anche nella vita privata.
EPISODIO 1 : TOM JONES EPISODIO 2 : SAM FENDER EPISODIO 3 : CYNDI LAUPER EPISODIO 4 : NILE RODGERS EPISODIO 5 : CARLOS SANTANA EPISODIO 6 : EMMYLOU HARRIS con la speciale partecipazione di VINCE GILL
Il nostro Mark e il compare Brian si sono fatti un bel giretto tra Londra - New York - Miami - California - Nashville !
Tra le meraviglie che vedremo, assisteremo a delle Jam Sessions di True Colors con Cyndi Lauper, Good Times con Nile Rodgers e Black Magic Woman con Carlos Santana !!!!
Episode 1: Johnson and Knopfler’s Music Legends: Tom Jones
In the series opener, Brian & Mark meet icon, Sir Tom Jones. In conversation and song, they reminisce on their earliest musical influences and Sir Tom shares captivating stories from his career, including his friendship with Elvis Presley.
Episode 2: Johnson and Knopfler’s Music Legends: Sam Fender
Brian & Mark visit Mark’s own British Grove recording studio to meet UK singer-songwriter and fellow Geordie, Sam Fender. Sam tells the story of his musical journey so far, discusses the influence Brian & Mark have had on him and shows them how to play Seventeen Going Under.
Episode 3: Johnson and Knopfler’s Music Legends: Cyndi Lauper
Brian & Mark hook up with 80s icon Cyndi Lauper at New York’s legendary recording studio, The Power Station. Cyndi discusses her tumultuous career in the music industry and brings her dulcimer along to teach Brian & Mark a special arrangement of her classic hit, True Colours.
Episode 4: Johnson and Knopfler’s Music Legends: Nile Rodgers
In Miami, Brian & Mark meet disco legend Nile Rodgers and explore his impressive musical career, from Studio 54 to David Bowie and Daft Punk. Nile and Mark jam together on an exclusive ‘Johnny Cash version’ of Chic’s disco classic, Good Times.
Episode 5: Johnson and Knopfler’s Music Legends: Carlos Santana
Brian & Mark travel to California to visit Carlos Santana, who recounts his incredible journey in music, from early days, through his Woodstock performance and resurgence in the late 90s. Together, they jam an amazing version of Black Magic Woman and Carlos plays some of his biggest hits.
Episode 6: Johnson and Knopfler’s Music Legends: Emmylou Harris
Brian & Mark head to Music City - Nashville - and meet up with Mark’s longtime friend and sometime collaborator, Emmylou Harris. Emmylou shares her career highlights and discusses her relationship with legendary country rock pioneer Gram Parsons. They’re also joined for an exclusive jam session with country music superstar guitarist, Vince Gill.