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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
Born
: Fri, Jun 24 1949
Birthplace
: Leicester, England, UK
John Illsley is
75
years old
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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
Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today
John Illsley was
56
in Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jul 13 2005
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
Dire Straits: On The Night
John Illsley was
43
in Dire Straits: On The Night
as 'Himself - Bass, Vocals, Guitar'.
Tue, May 11 1993
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
Dire Straits: Autumn in Nimes
John Illsley was
43
in Dire Straits: Autumn in Nimes
as 'Himself - Bass'.
Mon, Sep 28 1992
Dire Straits - Live In Basel
John Illsley was
43
in Dire Straits - Live In Basel
as 'Himself - Bass Guitar, Vocals'.
Sun, Jun 28 1992
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
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
Dire Straits at Live Aid
John Illsley was
36
in Dire Straits at Live Aid
Sat, Jul 13 1985
Live Aid
John Illsley was
36
in Live Aid
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jul 13 1985
Dire Straits: Live at Wembley Arena
John Illsley was
36
in Dire Straits: Live at Wembley Arena
as 'Bass'.
Wed, Jul 10 1985
Dire Straits: Alchemy Live 1983
John Illsley was
34
in Dire Straits: Alchemy Live 1983
as 'Bass Guitar'.
Sun, Jun 17 1984
Arena: Dire Straits
John Illsley was
31
in Arena: Dire Straits
as 'Self'.
Mon, Dec 22 1980
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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Rockpalast
John Illsley was
25
+
in Rockpalast
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1974
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