John Illsley
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...
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...
Known For
Dire Straits: Live at Rockpalast 1979
as bass guitar, vocals
Cast Credits
Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
as Self [Dire Straits]
O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar
as Self (archive footage)
Dire Straits: On The Night
as Himself - Bass, Vocals, Guitar
Dire Straits: The Last Concert - Zaragoza 1992
as Himself - Bass, Vocals
Dire Straits: Autumn in Nimes
as Himself - Bass
Dire Straits: Live In Basel
as Himself - Bass Guitar, Vocals
Dire Straits: Thank You Australia and New Zealand
as Himself - Bass, Vocals
Dire Straits: Live at Rockpalast 1979
as bass guitar, vocals
Crew Credits
Dire Straits: On The Night
Scenic Artist