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John Illsley — Behind the Scenes Clips

Rare behind the scenes footage of John Illsley, curated from across the internet. Browse 1 clip below.

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About Behind the Scenes Footage

Behind-the-scenes footage shows musicians as people — travelling, preparing, arguing, laughing, and living the life that produces the music. These clips capture the reality of being a working musician: the van rides, the green rooms, the pre-show rituals, and the moments between the moments that fans never normally see.

About John Illsley

John Edward Illsley (born 24 June 1949) 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. 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 Knopf...

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