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In 1990, at the height of Dire Straits' stadium-rock dominance, Mark Knopfler retreated to his home studio in London to record . Far from the high-octane production of Brothers in Arms , this project was a low-key homecoming to the roots music he had first explored as a young musician in Leeds. The Accidental Supergroup

The album is a "joyous run-through" of traditional blues, country, and folk songs, anchored by a few originals. In 1990, at the height of Dire Straits'

The band, known as , formed almost by accident. Knopfler reunited with his old musical partner from the 1960s, Steve Phillips , and their mutual friend Brendan Croker . Joining them were Dire Straits members Guy Fletcher on keyboards and manager Ed Bicknell on drums, with Paul Franklin providing masterful pedal steel work. Despite Knopfler's massive fame, he deliberately took a "backseat," allowing the group to function as a democratic ensemble where vocals and solos were shared equally. A Celebration of Americana The band, known as , formed almost by accident