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John Illsley

English musician

  • Fame57.7
  • Momentum9.9
  • Wikipedia17.8K
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Born 1949 · age 77United Kingdom
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    21 languages
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  • Age
    77
    Born 1949
  • Known for
    Live Aid
    1985
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Updated 2026-07-17

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.

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57.7
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Momentum9.9
Historical19.9
Source confidence70.0
Completeness80.0
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