After he released his 8th studio solo album called VIII, John has announced his 2022 spring tour. Tour starts on April 20 and it will last until May ...
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John Illsley
The ex-bassist of Dire Straits, John Illsley last year delivered to us an incredible book about the days when he was in Dire Straits. The book is now ...
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The ex-bassist and founding member of Dire Straits, John Illsley has finally finished his book. Namely, his book titled ‘My Life in Dire Straits’ will be available from ...
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“Communique” is the fourth track song from the first side of the second studio album by Dire Straits with the same name as the song. The duration of ...
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In 1984 one of the founders of Dire Straits – John Illsley has released his first solo studio album. The whole album was recorded at Parkgate Studios in ...
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On this day, 72 years ago, back in 1949 John Edward Illsley was born. John is best known as the bass guitarist of the famous English rock band ...
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Zoe’s Place raffles – the winners for Brothers in Arms half-speed vinyl album signed by Mark Knopfler and Guy Fletcher raised £477 for Zoe’s Place. This news is ...
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The following article is first published in The Sydney Morning Herald on April 7, 1981. Using the web internet, our team has found this article. Dire Straits Blog ...
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Restaurants in Hampshire, UK, have been recognized as great places to eat and drink – despite not picking up any Michelin stars at this year’s awards. The Michelin ...
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Transworld Publishers has acquired ‘It’s a Long Way From Deptford – The Dire Straits Story’ by John Illsley. Illsley was a founder member and bassist from the rock ...
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