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John Illsley
b, voc, *1949 GB, Leicester
Singer / Musician / Songwriter / Producer of Rock
A.k.a. John Edward Illsley
Born on 24 June 1949, in Leicester, Illsley was the bass player for the British rock band Dire Straits. 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 up in 1995. He also released two albums of his own, Never Told A Soul in 1984 and Glass in 1988. His first album had clear Dire Straits influences, however, his style had notably changed by the second. Mark Knopfler contributed some of the guitar parts on both issues. He is now building a reputation as a talented painter.
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Streets of Heaven on Streets Of Heaven by John Illsley It's a Long Way Back on VIII by John Illsley Only Time Will Tell on Streets Of Heaven by John Illsley Toe the Line on Streets Of Heaven by John Illsley In the Darkness on Long Shadows by John Illsley Railway Tracks on Testing the Water by John Illsley When God Made Time on Testing the Water by John Illsley I Love You Still on VIII by John Illsley Shine on Beautiful You by Greg Pearle & John Illsley Young Girl on Streets Of Heaven by John IllsleyTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
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Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live At The Brook | John Illsley | 2017 | Album |
| In The Darkness | John Illsley | 2016 | Album |
| Long Shadows | John Illsley | 2016 | Album |
| Live In London | John Illsley | 2015 | Album |
| Railway Tracks | John Illsley | 2014 | Single |
| When God Made Time | John Illsley | 2014 | Album |
| Testing The Water | John Illsley | 2014 | Album |
| Streets Of Heaven | John Illsley | 2010 | Album |
| Live In Les Baux De Provence | John Illsley With Cunla & Greg Pearle | 2010 | Album |
| Streets Of Heaven | John Illsley | 2010 | Album |
| Toe The Line | John Illsley | 2010 | Album |
| Streets Of Heaven | John Illsley | 2010 | Album |
| Beautiful You | John Illsley & Greg Pearle | 2008 | Album |
| Secret Garden | Greg Pearle and John Illsley | 2008 | Album |
| Glass | John Illsley | 1988 | Album |
| I Want To See The Moon | John Illsley | 1988 | Single |
| High Stakes / Papermen | John Illsley | 1988 | Single |
| Never Told A Soul | John Illsley | 1984 | Album |
| Never Told A Soul | John Illsley | 1984 | Single |
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