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Dire Straits and John Illsley Special

John Illsley talks about his life in the rock band Dire Straits, plus his new solo music.

Should you wish to email Richard with your favourite 80s tune, then it's RG@Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ.CO.UK.

Bassist John Illsley talks about his life in the legendary rock band Dire Straits, plus reveals his new solo music.

John will tell of how the band got their name , how Sting's help on "Money for Nothing" came about , and how his friendship with Mark Knopfler has endured over the years.

Should you wish to email Richard with your favourite 80s tune, then it's RG@Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ.CO.UK.

2 hours

Last on

Sat 9 Mar 2019 12:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Devon

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Music Played

  • PLAYLIST

    • Sting

      If You Love Somebody

    • Tina Turner

      Private Dancer

    • Dire Straits

      Once Upon A Time In The West

    • Dire Straits

      Money for Nothing

    • John Illsley

      Coming Up for Air

    • Eric Clapton

      Bad Love

    • Sabrina

      Boys

    • Everything but the Girl

      I Don't Want To Talk About It

    • Kim Wilde

      You Came

    • B.V.S.M.P.

      I Need You

    • Womack & Womack

      Teardrops

    • Milli Vanilli

      Girl You Know It's True

    • D Mob

      We Call it Acieed

    • Chris de Burgh

      Missing You

    • Angry Anderson

      Suddenly

    • Neneh Cherry

      Buffalo Stance

    • Roy Orbison

      You Got It

Broadcasts

  • Sat 9 Mar 2019 12:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Devon
  • Sat 9 Mar 2019 13:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Somerset