Mark Knopfler - Going Home (theme Of The Local Hero | Official Video) May 2026

The official video, animated by the Electric Theatre Collective, serves as a dynamic "who's who" of the contributors.

The track also includes Ringo Starr and his son Zak Starkey on drums, Sting on bass, and Roger Daltrey on harmonica. The Official Video & Visuals The official video, animated by the Electric Theatre

The single's cover art was designed by the legendary Sir Peter Blake (known for Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band ). It features a collage of the contributing musicians in front of "Hanks," a famous guitar shop on London's Denmark Street. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band )

The track is an epic nine-minute reimagining of Knopfler’s 1983 instrumental classic from the film Local Hero . Produced by Guy Fletcher, it features an unprecedented ensemble of over 60 legendary musicians, including: Produced by Guy Fletcher, it features an unprecedented

David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), Slash (Guns N' Roses), Eric Clapton, Ronnie Wood (The Rolling Stones), Pete Townshend (The Who), Brian May (Queen), Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath), and many more.

As each artist performs their specific segment or lick, their names appear on screen alongside music-themed visuals, such as a metaphorical guitar smash when Tom Morello plays.