John Illsley
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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…
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John Edward Illsley · Dire Straits
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Rockpalast
1974 · TV
Live Aid
1985 · Movie
Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today
2005 · Movie
O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar
2009 · Movie
Prince's Trust Rock Gala - Volume 1
1986 · Movie
Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2018 · Movie
Dire Straits: Live at Wembley Arena
1985 · Movie
Dire Straits: Alchemy Live 1983
1983 · Movie
Dire Straits: Brothers in Arms
2025 · Movie
Dire Straits: Live In Basel
1992 · Movie
Dire Straits: Thank You Australia and New Zealand
1986 · Movie
Dire Straits: Autumn in Nimes
1992 · Movie