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 t...
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Dire Straits: Alchemy Live 1983
As Bass Guitar
Dire Straits: On The Night
As Himself - Bass, Vocals, Guitar
Dire Straits - Live In Basel
As Himself - Bass Guitar, Vocals
Dire Straits: Autumn in Nimes
As Himself - Bass
Dire Straits: Live at Rockpalast 1979
As bass guitar, vocals
Arena: Dire Straits
As Self
Dire Straits: Thank You Australia and New Zealand
As Himself - Bass, Vocals
Dire Straits: Live at Wembley Arena
As Bass
Dire Straits: The Last Concert - Zaragoza 1992
As Himself - Bass, Vocals
Dire Straits: Sultans of Swing, The Very Best of Dire Straits
Dire Straits at Live Aid
Live Aid
As Self
Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
As Self [Dire Straits]
Dire Straits with Eric Clapton - Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
As bass
Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today
As Self
Rockpalast
