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My Life in Dire Straits

For us, it was a huge adventure and a hell of a ride, with all its comedy, absurdity, exhaustion, madness, and sadness.... This ride is not for everyone, not for those who can't take the pressures and the pace.... It was a different world. And John has remembered a pretty big chunk of it.
—from the Foreword by founding member Mark Knopfler

A forensic and uplifting journey through the sheer hard work, pitfalls, and thrills of navigating a great rock and roll band to the pinnacle of success. I so enjoyed the ride! Onwards, John!
—Roger Taylor, drummer, songwriter, and founding member of Queen

Reading John Illsley's book, I relived so many moments. He captures the early days of the ‘English bands' and their story—the ups and downs, relationships, craziness, and fun. Of course, the music was key. This really happened!
—Mike Rutherford of Genesis

Illsley, bass player of the British rock band Dire Straits, delivers a fascinating take on the band's history. Following his rock-crazed youth in Leicestershire, he details his eventful meeting in the

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John Illsley

For the Louisiana Supreme Court justice, see John Henry Ilsley.

English musician

Musical artist

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, and a Heritage Award.

As one of the founding band members, with guitarist brothers Mark Knopfler and David Knopfler, and drummer Pick Withers, Illsley played a role in the development of Dire Straits' sound. Illsley and Mark Knopfler were the only members of the band to remain across its entire history. Illsley was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Dire Straits in 2018.^[1]

Illsley has produced two albums of his own, with Mark Knopfler as a guest musician, and has helped with Mark's personal projects and charities. He released two more albums, influenced by the Celtic-based band Cunla.

Biography

Early life

Illsley was born in Leicester in June 1949, the fourth of four children of Wilfred Illsley and Florence (nee Robinson).^[2] His mothe

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