John Illsley

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John Illsley: VIII cover art

John Illsley's VIII: a decent album with fining playing but skip the Beatles cover

By Neil Jeffries published

The eighth solo album by former Dire Straits bassist John Illsley reconfirms his allegiance to their signature sound

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John Illsley and Mark Knopfler

Dire Straits reunion not likely, says John Illsley

By Stef Lach published

Exclusive: Bassist John Illsley remains good friends with Mark Knopfler, but Dire Straits won't get back together

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John Illsley

John Illsley streams 4 tracks from solo album Long Shadows

By Stef Lach published

Exclusive: Hear tracks from former Dire Straits man and read his breakdown of the lyrics

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