Dire Straits' John Illsley: 'We've been offered huge amounts of money to get back together
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To mark the release of a huge live box-set, Mark Knopfler’s longtime brother in arms explains why Dire Straits reached the end of the road
My Life In Dire Straits - By John Illsley (hardcover) : Target
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John Illsley - Wikipedia
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Classic Tracks: Dire Straits 'Money For Nothing
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John Illsley Signed 5x7 Photo Dire Straits Bassist Autograph
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John Illsley Confirms Mark Knopfler No-Show at Rock Hall Ceremony
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Dire Straits Won't Reunite Despite Being Offered 'Huge Amounts Of Money
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Interview with Dire Straits' bass player John Illsley
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Dire Straits have turned down “huge amounts of money” to reform over the years
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