John Illsley
Known for: Acting
Born: June 24, 1949
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…
Known for
Dire Straits: Alchemy Live 1983
1983
Dire Straits: On The Night
1993
Dire Straits: Live In Basel
1992
Dire Straits: Autumn in Nimes
1992
Dire Straits: Live at Wembley Arena
1985
Dire Straits: Thank You Australia and New Zealand
1986
Dire Straits with Eric Clapton - Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
1988
Dire Straits: Brothers in Arms
2025
Arena: Dire Straits
1980
Dire Straits: Sultans of Swing, The Very Best of Dire Straits
1998
Dire Straits at Live Aid
1985
Dire Straits: The Last Concert - Zaragoza 1992
1992
Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2018
Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today
2005
Rockpalast
1974
Prince's Trust Rock Gala - Volume 1
1986
O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar
2009
Live Aid
1985