
John Illsley
- Date of Birth: 1949-06-24
- Place of Birth: Leicester, England, UK
Biography
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 Awa... 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.

Rockpalast
Reality • 1974 October

Dire Straits: Live at Wembley Arena
Music • 1985 July

Arena: Dire Straits
Music, Documentary • 1980 December

Live Aid
Music, Documentary • 1985 July

Dire Straits: Sultans of Swing, The Very Best of Dire Straits
Music, Documentary • 1998 August

Dire Straits: Alchemy Live 1983
Music, Documentary • 1984 June

Dire Straits: On The Night
Music • 1993 May

Dire Straits with Eric Clapton - Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
Music • 1988 June

Dire Straits: Live at Rockpalast 1979
Music • 1979 February

Dire Straits - Live In Basel
Music • 1992 June