John Illsley
- January 10, 2024
- Bassist
Quick Facts
Full Name | John Illsley |
Occupation | Bassist |
Date Of Birth | Jun 24, 1949(1949-06-24) |
Age | 75 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Birth City | England |
Horoscope | Gemini |
John Illsley Biography
Name | John Illsley |
Birthday | Jun 24 |
Birth Year | 1949 |
Home Town | England |
Birth Country | United Kingdom |
Birth Sign | Gemini |
Children(s) | Dee Dee Illsley, Jessica Illsley |
John Illsley is one of the most popular and richest Bassist who was born on June 24, 1949 in England, United Kingdom. Although he recorded a few individual albums (including Glass and Never Told a Soul) However, this British musician is best known for his role as the bassist in the Grammy- winning rock group Dire Straits.
He as well as guitar player He and guitarist David Knopfler were both founding members of Dire Straits. were the two founding members of Dire Straits.
He was raised within Leicester, England, and later moved to Hampshire with four of his children and partner, Stephanie.
John Illsley Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Bassist |
House | Living in own house. |
John Illsley is one of the richest Bassist from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, John Illsley 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
While at Goldsmiths College, University of London He started the first record store.
In the beginning of 2000 In the early 2000s, he teamed up with members of the Celtic rock group known as Cunla.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is John Illsley Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
John Ranked on the list of most popular Bassist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. John Illsley celebrates birthday on June 24 of every year.
Which Dire Straits member lives in France?
Personal life Illsley now lives in Hampshire, with his second wife Stephanie and his four children. He also spends time at his home in Provence, France.
How old is John Illsley?
73 years (June 24, 1949)
Is the band Dire Straits still together?
The group disbanded in 1988 but re-formed to release On Every Street (1991). Mark Knopfler, Dire Straits’ singer and main songwriter and a gifted and influential guitarist, also wrote film scores and participated in numerous side projects. The group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018.
Who was the bass guitarist in Dire Straits?
John Illsley is an English musician who rose to fame as the bass guitarist of the critically acclaimed band Dire Straits. With Dire Straits, John has been the recipient of multiple BRIT and Grammy Awards and a Heritage Award.
Where is Mark Knopfler house?
Mark Knopfler lives a secluded life in London with his third wife and their two daughters.