John Illsley

Does John Illsley Dead or Alive?

As per our current Database, John Illsley is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020).

🎂 John Illsley - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

Currently, John Illsley is 75 years, 4 months and 19 days old. John Illsley will celebrate 76rd birthday on a Tuesday 24th of June 2025. Below we countdown to John Illsley upcoming birthday.

🌙 Zodiac

John Illsley’s zodiac sign is Cancer. According to astrologers, the sign of Cancer belongs to the element of Water, just like Scorpio and Pisces. Guided by emotion and their heart, they could have a hard time blending into the world around them. Being ruled by the Moon, phases of the lunar cycle deepen their internal mysteries and create fleeting emotional patterns that are beyond their control. As children, they don't have enough coping and defensive mechanisms for the outer world, and have to be approached with care and understanding, for that is what they give in return.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

John Illsley was born in the Year of the Ox. Another of the powerful Chinese Zodiac signs, the Ox is steadfast, solid, a goal-oriented leader, detail-oriented, hard-working, stubborn, serious and introverted but can feel lonely and insecure. Takes comfort in friends and family and is a reliable, protective and strong companion. Compatible with Snake or Rooster.

About

Though he also recorded several solo albums (including Glass and Never Told a Soul), this British musician is most famous as the bassist of the Grammy-winning rock band Dire Straits.

Before Fame

While attending Goldsmiths College, University of London, he established a record store.

Trivia

In the early 2000s, he collaborated with members of a Celtic rock band called Cunla.

Family Life

He grew up in Leicester, England, and later settled in Hampshire with his four children and his wife, Stephanie.

Associated With

He and guitarist David Knopfler were both founding members of Dire Straits.

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