Why Dire Straits Drummer Pick Withers Never Attended the Rock Hall Ceremony

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@dank8865 3 жыл бұрын

His work on "Communiquè" was epic. An absolute masterclass.

@derhandtrommler Жыл бұрын

Still my favorite DS record.

@hellojimmypage 3 жыл бұрын

Nobody can possibly play classic early Dire Straits like Mr. Withers with that right feel and groove, none of the great drummers Straits had over the years (Williams or Whitten) could get close to his drumming, at all.

@thirdbase6870 2 жыл бұрын

Terry Williams was in an another realm altogether.

@GibsonFender 10 ай бұрын

Terry Williams

@FoardenotFord 7 ай бұрын

Terry Williams is great in his own right, but Pick had the groove and musicality that really grabs your ear. I agree he was the best drummer the band had, and I respect his decision to leave and do his own thing.

@erniescullion8452 2 ай бұрын

Pick You made me happy with the Drumming in them Abums of Dire Straits You are a street smart humble man Thank you 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@melon-cl 3 жыл бұрын

Pick Withers played drums like an instrument the equal of guitars, keyboards and bass. No pyrotechnics just rhythms that made every recording that bit better.

@ms8742 2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate these interviews with music greats who choose a more anonymous life. We often wonder what they are up to. Much appreciated.

@JTRocks4Ever Жыл бұрын

One thing you have to say about the members of Dire Straits....they are all very humble guys. They are real musicians who play for the love of music (of course getting paid to do it is nice too) but they are all hard working guys . .

@paulkelcher824 3 жыл бұрын

Great to see an interview with him :) I always thought his drumming on the first four albums was just as important to their sound as Mark's guitar was. Never overpowering the vocals and always playing the perfect part for the song.

@tonyb9735 Жыл бұрын

"his drumming on the first four albums was just as important to their sound as Mark's guitar was" His drumming was great and everything, but .... errr ... no.

@purplecowideal Жыл бұрын

I saw their first us tour I loved pick the way he moved his to the side when he hit the snare. The coolest cat. 😎

@halcyon289 3 жыл бұрын

They were never as good when Pick left. The first line up was the best.

@AussieTVMusic 3 жыл бұрын

It's funny I stopped buying their albums after he left. I had no idea he left. I just thought their music sounds too different for me.

@imannonymous7707 3 жыл бұрын

I have to agree too .their sound changed when he left. Still a great band...but that particular feel pick had was gone

@nathaniel8422 3 жыл бұрын

actually they were good just different. Every album was different except for first two which were kind of similar sounding. As for me, every album was great.

@johntuohy1867 Жыл бұрын

Definitely the most original.

@Punttipate62 Жыл бұрын

All of their albums are good

@robkay278 3 жыл бұрын

Injoyed this as I’m also a musician,he seems a great character

@imannonymous7707 3 жыл бұрын

What an honest interview . That first album was a cool record. I remember hearing sultan's on the radio a number of times.. and I couldnt place the band or the name of the song even. And one day i came upon a non discript cassette . Album cover didnt look special....but then cassettes were the worst for that anyway ..I heard sultan's and I was overjoyed ...I finally knew this bands name.... great interviews you get man and how straight forward and honest he is

@Moyetniishiswa2000 3 жыл бұрын

My favourite album of all time.

@imannonymous7707 3 жыл бұрын

Ya it's a classic for sure

@derhandtrommler Жыл бұрын

How did you avoid Dire Straits in 1979 ? Heard the song but never cared enough to learn who recorded it ? Music ain't your thing is it ?

@cosmicmauve Жыл бұрын

Naturally gifted is Pick.

@aitchmo 3 жыл бұрын

Seems like a happy soul....

@photografiq_presents 2 жыл бұрын

Very nuanced player. I always thought he was too fiddly on Dire Straits albums and Terry Williams suited the Dire Straits I Know. He'll be on his way shortly and then he can let it go

@mcollins9676 Жыл бұрын

He was definitely offended by the bloke saying, "You were good then" 😄

@letsgococo288 10 ай бұрын

This guys ego is bigger than his talent.

@qwargy 3 жыл бұрын

He looks so much like Mark now!

@1rwjwith 3 жыл бұрын

Not a happy camper is he! He was on some great records..Great player, I am sure he still is. I hope he discusses wotking on the Dylan album.

@imannonymous7707 3 жыл бұрын

Didnt know he was on Dylan's stuff....I just learned sumthin

@Punttipate62 Жыл бұрын

@@imannonymous7707 he was on "slow train coming" with mark knopfler

@GibsonFender 10 ай бұрын

The poor man has got a big old chip on his shoulder about all this

@davidparker9676 Жыл бұрын

The video editing was very distracting. Just let the zoom footage roll, looping the same 3 or 4 images over and over cheapens the feel of the production.

@JustinChampa 3 жыл бұрын

Seems a bit hypocritical to distance himself from Dire Straits yet puts it on the advertisement when promoting a gig? 🤔

@johnf6288 3 жыл бұрын

didnt he play for robert plant?

@paulj.ingram2839 3 жыл бұрын

The promo you are showing says “Formerly of Dire Straits “. So much for never saying Dire Straits.

@colinhockley 3 жыл бұрын

The promo is written by RockHistorymusic.com, I can assure you not Pick's words.

@mdoyleproductions9358 3 жыл бұрын

@@colinhockley Exactly...that's precisely what promoters do. If name-dropping will get them one or two more tickets sold, they'll certainly squeeze in on that poster. Most of the time artists won't have a say, or know that it's smart to think nothing of it and go with it...or you might have an empty room. Pick was talking more about personal introductions and leaving DS out of the conversation, not professional ones.

@davdevalle Жыл бұрын

Pick said if someone asks….

@brettwilliams319 Жыл бұрын

“Joe lunch bucket” and “Evelyn everybody”? How about just “regular music fans”. It sounds a lot less disdainful… unless that was what you were going for

@garyshannon4798 3 жыл бұрын

Seems to have a chip on his shoulder on anything Dire Straits. Strange the way he left.

@letsgococo288 10 ай бұрын

Ego ruins everything. Instead of being proud to be a part of the best music in history he cannot humble himself.

@dommccaffry3802 2 жыл бұрын

Obviously not a fan of john illsley then ?!!

@Punttipate62 Жыл бұрын

I was also wondering about that, does he have a bone to pick (no pun intended) with john illsley?

@glennhorvath879 3 жыл бұрын

IMO, when all is said and done, when one has a lottery ticket in the hand , don't use it for toilet paper...Ok maybe Mark is a prick, but at their level ( postLove over Gold) he can just show up to sound check and the gig and not intermingle...like the stones,. AND continue to record fabulous tracks. Ok touring sucks, on the road, but it beats selling refridgerators or playing subpar music in smokey society clubs, or bars for no money, dirty hotels... Money for nothing and the chicks were surely free. But....the drummer from R.E.M. also quit at the height of fame, so...... BLESS them both if they are happy years after leaving the gravy train. I do understand that musicians also get fired by the star boss, on a whim, for the newest flavor drummer, so it is a risky biz. See: Sting, McCartney had 10 drummers, now Knofler, Bowie, E.John etc.....All retro , I know

@letsgococo288 10 ай бұрын

Mark is the most humble human alive! He wasn't in it for the fame he wanted to create music. Dire straits is nothing without him writing and playing the music. Drummers come and go. This guys ego is was too big. Mark is doing exactly what he wants to do in life, create songs for his fans and not live in the limelight. He lives very low key. I think jealousy plays a huge roll in people leaving. Imagine he was humble and loyal all these years he could have been on every album and toured the world. He can't even bring himself to say the name Dire Straits. Music that outlives generations.