John Illsley
Acting
John Edward Illsley (born 24 June 1949) is an English musician, best known as bass guitarist of the rock band Dire Straits. With it, he has received multiple BRIT and Grammy Awards, and a Heritage Award. As one of the founding band members, with guitarist brothers Mark and David Knopfler, and drummer Pick Withers, Illsley played a role in the development of Dire Straits' sound. By the time the group disbanded in 1995 changes in personnel meant that Illsley and lead singer Mark Knopfler were the only two original band members remaining. Illsley was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Dire Straits in 2018. Illsley has produced two albums of his own, with Mark Knopfler as a guest musician, and has helped with Mark's personal projects and charities. He released two more albums, influenced by the Celtic-based band Cunla.
Dire Straits: Alchemy Live 1983
as Bass Guitar
Age 34 (now 76)
Dire Straits: On The Night
as Himself - Bass, Vocals, Guitar
Age 43 (now 76)
Dire Straits: Sultans of Swing, The Very Best of Dire Straits
Dire Straits: Live at Wembley Arena
as Bass
Age 36 (now 76)
Dire Straits: Live In Basel
as Himself - Bass Guitar, Vocals
Age 43 (now 76)
Dire Straits: Live at Rockpalast 1979
as bass guitar, vocals
Age 29 (now 76)
Dire Straits with Eric Clapton - Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
as bass
Age 38 (now 76)
Dire Straits: Thank You Australia and New Zealand
as Himself - Bass, Vocals
Age 36 (now 76)
Dire Straits: The Last Concert - Zaragoza 1992
as Himself - Bass, Vocals
Age 43 (now 76)
O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar
as Self (archive footage)
Age 59 (now 76)
Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
as Self [Dire Straits]
Age 68 (now 76) O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar
as Self (archive footage)
Age 59 (now 76) Dire Straits: Sultans of Swing, The Very Best of Dire Straits
Dire Straits: On The Night
as Himself - Bass, Vocals, Guitar
Age 43 (now 76) Dire Straits: The Last Concert - Zaragoza 1992
as Himself - Bass, Vocals
Age 43 (now 76) Dire Straits: Live In Basel
as Himself - Bass Guitar, Vocals
Age 43 (now 76) Dire Straits with Eric Clapton - Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
as bass
Age 38 (now 76) Dire Straits: Thank You Australia and New Zealand
as Himself - Bass, Vocals
Age 36 (now 76)
Dire Straits: Live at Wembley Arena
as Bass
Age 36 (now 76) Dire Straits: Alchemy Live 1983
as Bass Guitar
Age 34 (now 76)
Dire Straits: Live at Rockpalast 1979
as bass guitar, vocals
Age 29 (now 76)Gathering insights...
Also Known As
John Edward Illsley, Dire Straits
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