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]'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 13 1985
Poster of Live Aid
Live Aid
John Illsley was 36 in Live Aid as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 17 1984
Poster of Arena: Dire Straits
Arena: Dire Straits
John Illsley was 31 in Arena: Dire Straits as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 16 1979

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