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John Illsley, formerly of Dire Straits

John Illsley, formerly of Dire Straits

Richard Green‘s Retro Show features a gentleman who has sold more than 120 million records as part of one of the biggest bands of all time.

He’s been described as the “engine room” of Dire Straits , and alongside Mark Knopfler, JOHN ILLSLEY, was the mainstay of the group when they were touring the world, wowing at Live Aid, and creating the album “Brothers in Arms”.

John’s now got a new solo album out, and a tour coming to Devon this Autumn.

You’ll find out more as Richard chats to John Illsley, on ѿý Radio Devon

1 hour

Last on

Sat 30 Aug 2014 13:00

Music Played

  • PLAYLIST

    • Debbie Harry

      I Want That Man

    • Depeche Mode

      New Life

    • Vanessa Paradis

      Joe Le Taxi

    • Big Country

      Hurt

    • Dire Straits

      Private Investigations

    • John Illsley

      Railway Tracks

    • Kool & the Gang

      Cherish

    • Limahl

      Only For Love

    • Daryl Hall & John Oates

      Method of Modern Love

Broadcast

  • Sat 30 Aug 2014 13:00