John Illsley
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- June 24, 1949 (age 77)
- Birthplace
- 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 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.
Known For
Live Aid
Dire Straits: Alchemy Live 1983
Dire Straits: On The Night
Dire Straits: Sultans of Swing, The Very Best of Dire Straits
The Best British Rock Concert of All Time: Live at Knebworth
Dire Straits: Live at Wembley Arena
Dire Straits: Live In Basel
Arena: Dire Straits
Rockpalast
Dire Straits: Thank You Australia and New Zealand
Dire Straits at Live Aid
Dire Straits with Eric Clapton - Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
Photos
Filmography
Dire Straits: On Every Street
Movie · as Bass, Backing Vocals
Dire Straits: Brothers in Arms
Movie · as Bass, Vocals
Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Movie · as Self [Dire Straits]
The Best British Rock Concert of All Time: Live at Knebworth
Movie · as Self
O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar
Movie · as Self (archive footage)
Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today
Movie · as Self
Dire Straits: Sultans of Swing, The Very Best of Dire Straits
Movie
Dire Straits: On The Night
Movie · as Bass, Vocals, Guitar
Dire Straits: Live In Basel
Movie · as Himself - Bass Guitar, Vocals
Dire Straits: Autumn in Nimes
Movie · as Himself - Bass
Dire Straits: The Last Concert - Zaragoza 1992
Movie · as Himself - Bass, Vocals
Dire Straits with Eric Clapton - Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
Movie · as bass
Dire Straits: Thank You Australia and New Zealand
Movie · as Himself - Bass, Vocals
Prince's Trust Rock Gala - Volume 1
Movie · as Self
Dire Straits: Live at Wembley Arena
Movie · as Bass
Dire Straits at Live Aid
Movie · as Self
Live Aid
Movie · as Self
Dire Straits: Alchemy Live 1983
Movie · as Bass Guitar
Arena: Dire Straits
Movie · as Self
Rockpalast
TV · 1 ep