• John Edward Illsley (born 24 June 1949) is an English musician, best known as bassist of the rock band Dire Straits. He has received multiple BRIT and Grammy Awards...
  • Official YouTube Channel for award-winning musician, and founding member of legendary British rock band Dire Straits, John Illsley.
  • John Illsley, musician and artist is best known as the bass player and co-founder of the multi-million selling band Dire Straits.
  • Dire Straits' bassist John Illsley pulls a pint at his pub, the East End Arms.
  • John Illsley was the founding bass player with the legendary 120 million album selling Dire Straits and contributing vocalist to their Communiqué...
  • Introduced to lead singer and guitarist Mark Knopfler by Mark's brother, David Knopfler, Illsley was one of just two original band members remaining when it broke...
  • John Illsley - I Love You Still, None of This Was Planned, 21st Century, It's a Long Way Back, Market Town, The Mission Song, Nothing to Do, Double Time...
  • John Illsley was born on 24 June 1949 in Leicester, Leicestershire, England, UK.
  • John Illsley - It's a Long Way Back, John Illsley - 21st Century.
  • Pictures, book, tour dates and music from John Illsley, founding member and bassist of Dire Straits.