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 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
Credits
- 2018 ·Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonyas Self [Dire Straits]
- 2009 ·O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordaras
- 2005 ·Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Todayas Self
- 1998 ·Dire Straits: Sultans of Swing, The Very Best of Dire Straitsas
- 1993 ·Dire Straits: On The Nightas Himself - Bass, Vocals, Guitar
- 1992 ·Dire Straits: The Last Concert - Zaragoza 1992as Himself - Bass, Vocals
- 1992 ·Dire Straits: Autumn in Nimesas Himself - Bass
- 1992 ·Dire Straits - Live In Baselas Himself - Bass Guitar, Vocals
- 1988 ·Dire Straits with Eric Clapton - Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tributeas bass
- 1986 ·Dire Straits: Thank You Australia and New Zealandas Himself - Bass, Vocals
- 1985 ·Live Aidas Self
- 1985 ·Dire Straits at Live Aidas
- 1985 ·Dire Straits: Live at Wembley Arenaas Bass
- 1984 ·Dire Straits: Alchemy Live 1983as Bass Guitar
- 1980 ·Arena: Dire Straitsas Self
- 1979 ·Dire Straits: Live at Rockpalast 1979as bass guitar, vocals
- 1974 ·Rockpalastas