Portrait of John Illsley

John Illsley

Bio: 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
Born: Fri, Jun 24 1949
Birthplace: Leicester, England, UK
John Illsley is 75 years old
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Poster of Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
John Illsley was
68 in Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
as 'Self [Dire Straits]'.
Sat, Apr 14 2018
Poster of O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar
O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar
John Illsley was
59 in O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar
Thu, Jan 01 2009
Poster of Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today
Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today
John Illsley was
56 in Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jul 13 2005
Poster of Dire Straits: Sultans of Swing, The Very Best of Dire Straits
Dire Straits: Sultans of Swing, The Very Best of Dire Straits
John Illsley was
49 in Dire Straits: Sultans of Swing, The Very Best of Dire Straits
Sat, Aug 01 1998
Poster of Dire Straits: On The Night
Dire Straits: On The Night
John Illsley was
43 in Dire Straits: On The Night
as 'Himself - Bass, Vocals, Guitar'.
Tue, May 11 1993
Poster of Dire Straits: The Last Concert - Zaragoza 1992
Dire Straits: The Last Concert - Zaragoza 1992
John Illsley was
43 in Dire Straits: The Last Concert - Zaragoza 1992
as 'Himself - Bass, Vocals'.
Fri, Oct 09 1992
Poster of Dire Straits: Autumn in Nimes
Dire Straits: Autumn in Nimes
John Illsley was
43 in Dire Straits: Autumn in Nimes
as 'Himself - Bass'.
Mon, Sep 28 1992
Poster of Dire Straits - Live In Basel
Dire Straits - Live In Basel
John Illsley was
43 in Dire Straits - Live In Basel
as 'Himself - Bass Guitar, Vocals'.
Sun, Jun 28 1992
Poster of Dire Straits with Eric Clapton - Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
Dire Straits with Eric Clapton - Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
John Illsley was
38 in Dire Straits with Eric Clapton - Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
as 'bass'.
Sat, Jun 11 1988
Poster of Dire Straits: Thank You Australia and New Zealand
Dire Straits: Thank You Australia and New Zealand
John Illsley was
36 in Dire Straits: Thank You Australia and New Zealand
as 'Himself - Bass, Vocals'.
Sat, Apr 26 1986
Poster of Dire Straits at Live Aid
Dire Straits at Live Aid
John Illsley was
36 in Dire Straits at Live Aid
Sat, Jul 13 1985
Poster of Live Aid
Live Aid
John Illsley was
36 in Live Aid
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jul 13 1985
Poster of Dire Straits: Live at Wembley Arena
Dire Straits: Live at Wembley Arena
John Illsley was
36 in Dire Straits: Live at Wembley Arena
as 'Bass'.
Wed, Jul 10 1985
Poster of Dire Straits: Alchemy Live 1983
Dire Straits: Alchemy Live 1983
John Illsley was
34 in Dire Straits: Alchemy Live 1983
as 'Bass Guitar'.
Sun, Jun 17 1984
Poster of Arena: Dire Straits
Arena: Dire Straits
John Illsley was
31 in Arena: Dire Straits
as 'Self'.
Mon, Dec 22 1980
Poster of Dire Straits: Live at Rockpalast 1979
Dire Straits: Live at Rockpalast 1979
John Illsley was
29 in Dire Straits: Live at Rockpalast 1979
as 'bass guitar, vocals'.
Fri, Feb 16 1979

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Poster of Rockpalast
Rockpalast
John Illsley was
25+ in Rockpalast
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1974