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The Life & Times of Dire Straits
Step inside the extraordinary story of one of rock’s most legendary bands with John Illsley, founding member and long-time bass player of Dire Straits. In this intimate and entertaining evening, John will reflect on his life in music – from the early days of the band, to global superstardom, to the wild ride that followed. With insights and anecdotes only an insider could share, this Q&A-style event promises a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the highs, lows, and everything in between.
John Illsley
John Illsley was the bass player for the English rock band Dire Straits. Introduced to lead singer and guitarist Mark Knopfler by Mark's brother, David Knopfler, Illsley was one of just two of the original band members remaining when it broke up in 1995. John has also released two albums of his own, Never Told A Soul in 1984 and Glass in 1988.
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The Apex
- Website:
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- Disabled Booking:
- 01284 758 000
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on Tue 11 November 2025