John Illsley
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John Edward Illsley 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.
Illsley playing in 2015
Illsley playing with Dire Straits, June 1979
Mark Knopfler
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Mark Freuder Knopfler is a British musician. He was the lead guitarist, singer and songwriter of the rock band Dire Straits from 1977 to 1995, and he is one of the two members who stayed throughout th
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…multiple BRIT and Grammy Awards, and a Heritage Award. As one of the founding band members, alongside drummer Pick Withers and guitarist brothers Mark Knopfler and David Knopfler, Illsley played a role in the development of Dire Straits' sound. Illsley and Mark Knopfler were the only members of the band to…
Knopfler performing in 2015
Knopfler with Dire Straits, 1979
Knopfler with Dire Straits at the Agora Ballroom in Dallas, Texas, 1980
Knopfler performing in Dublin, 1981