John Illsley

John Illsley

Unveiling Rare Snaps: Dire Straits Original Members Captured on Film Circa 1979

Journey Back to 1979 with Unearthed Photos of the Legendary Band's Early Performances
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Journey Back to 1979 with Unearthed Photos of the Legendary Band’s Early Performances The magic of rock and roll often lies in the moments captured on film, freezing ...
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Watch Now: The Dire Straits Lester Bookbinder Trilogy in Glorious 4K

From left to right: John Illsley, Pick Withers, and Mark Knopfler.
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Dire Straits, a name that resonates with timeless rock music, has left an indelible mark on the music industry. Their music transcends generations, captivating hearts with its melodic ...
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John Illsley Celebrated His 74th Birthday!

John Illsley Celebrated His 74th Birthday!
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Today, we celebrate a musical legend as John Edward Illsley, the renowned bass guitarist of the iconic English rock band Dire Straits. Yesterday, on 24th June, was his ...
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John Illsley: “I was Very Saddened to Hear the News about Tina Turner. She was Lovely Lady”

John Illsley: “I was Very Saddened to Hear the News about Tina Turner. She was Lovely Lady”
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Yesterday, the music industry and fans across the globe were struck with sorrow upon hearing the news of Tina Turner’s passing. With a career that spanned decades and ...
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Legendary Singer Tina Turner Dies at 83

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Tina Turner died at the age of 83, her spokesperson confirmed. Tina Turner’s real name is Anna Mae Bullock. She was and remains known for her incredible voice ...
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“My Life in Dire Straits” – Book Review by Kelly

“My Life in Dire Straits” – Book Review by Kelly
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Kelly is a woman from Wels, and her passion can describe her as a constant book reader. Her nickname“ladywriter55” tell us a lot about her love for Dire ...
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Unveiling the Mystery: 22 Unreleased Dire Straits Tracks and Recordings – Fact or Fiction?

Unveiling the Mystery 22 Unreleased Dire Straits Tracks and Recordings – Fact or Fiction
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Dire Straits, the iconic rock band led by the legendary Mark Knopfler, has captivated audiences for decades with its unique sound and timeless hits. Recently, a comment made ...
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Dire Straits Presented ‘Brothers in Arms’ in Dolby Atmos

Dire Straits Presented ‘Brothers in Arms’ in Dolby Atmos
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Dire Straits fans rejoice! The producers have given a new lease of life to the classic hit album ‘Brothers in Arms’ with a Dolby Atmos remix. For those ...
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John Illsley Released the Third Single “I Love You Still” From His New Solo Album

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In the past three months, we’ve seen a few new music videos for the songs featured on John Illsley’s newest album called ‘VIII’. John has firstly released the ...
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John Illsley Released the Second Single “It’s A Long Way Back” From His New Solo Album

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Ex-bassist player from Dire Straits – John Illsley has released his second song for his new solo album VIII. The title of the song is “It’s A Long ...
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