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Dire Straits: straight on up from Deptford to Dylan - archive, 20 June 1979

2347 days ago

Guardian Music — 20 June 1979: The band is one of the most successful British rock exports ever. Robin Denselow meets lead singer and songwriter Mark Knopfler Less than two years ago, back in the summer of â€˜77, an English teacher called Mark Knopfler started a ... more info

Sultan of snub: Mark Knopfler skips Dire Straits' hall of fame induction

2413 days ago

Guardian Music — Bass player John Illsley says lead singerâ€™s absence a â€˜personal thingâ€™Bon Jovi and Nina Simone also inducted on the nightBritish rockers Dire Straits have been inducted into the rockâ€™nâ€™roll hall of fame, but the occa... more info

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Dire Straits’ John Illsley Talks Rock Hall Induction, Odds Of A Reunion Performance

2536 days ago

Stereogum — For Dire Straits bassist John Illsley -- the only full-time and continuing member of the band along with frontman Mark Knopfler -- being elected into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame is "like joining a rather large executive club. It's a rather beautif... more info

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Dire Straits' John Illsley One Off London Show

5679 days ago

I Like Music — Dire Straits Co-founder John Illsley to play one off London Show at The 100 Club in June more info

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Dire Straits And Oasis Legends Play The Thatch

5863 days ago

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Former members of the legendary Dire Straits and English group Oasis will be dropping into the Thatch in Rahan this week.John Illsley (Dire Straits) and Greg Pearle plays The Thatch next Monday, November 10, while Oasis legend Bonehead and singer-son... more info

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Strait talking

5889 days ago

BBC News - UK — Bassist John Illsley on life after Dire Straits more info

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Dire Straits reunion nixed by Knopfler

5889 days ago

Guardian Music — Despite bassist John Illsley's pleadings, it seems this will be another one to add to the pile of reunions that just ain't happening, thanks to a spoilsport in the band more info

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