My Life in Dire Straits: The Inside Story of One of the Biggest Bands in Rock History - John Illsley Audiobook
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The first, and only, inside story of one of the greatest bands in rock history–Dire Straits–as told by founder member and bassist John Illsley
One of the most successful music acts of all time, Dire Straits filled stadiums around the world. Their album sold hundreds of millions of copies and their music–classics like “Sultans of Swing,” “Romeo and Juliet,” “Money for Nothing,” and “Brothers in Arms”–is still played on every continent today. There was, quite simply, no bigger band on the planet throughout the eighties.
In this powerful and entertaining memoir, founding member John Illsley gives the inside track on the most successful rock band of their time. From playing gigs in the spit-and-sawdust pubs of south London, to hanging out with Bob Dylan in LA, Illsley tells the story of the band with searching honesty, soulful reflection, and wry humor. Starting with his own unlikely beginnings in Middle England, he recounts the band’s rise from humble origins to the best-known venues in the world, the working man’s clubs to Madison Square Garden, sharing gigs with wild punk bands to rocking the Live Aid stage at Wembley. And woven throughout is an intimate portrait and tribute to his great friend Mark Knopfler, the band’s lead singer, songwriter, and remarkable guitarist.
Tracing an idea that created a phenomenal musical legacy, an extraordinary journey of joy and pain, companionship and surprises, this is John Illsley’s life in Dire Straits.
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This post has 6 comments with rating of 4.7/5
November 13th, 2021
Much appreciated, thanks!
November 14th, 2021
Thank-You
November 14th, 2021
Good band.
But calling Dire Straits “one of the biggest bands in rock history” is a bit of a stretch, don’t ya think?
November 14th, 2021
Tinder, I agree with the band’s place in rock history & since I haven’t listened yet I may be off, but I think the “one of the biggest bands” has more to do with MTV than actual rock history since the video for money was a huge break from every other format at the time. Just imho & didn’t think it was one of the better tracks, but sting was on the chorus…
Thanks for the up goomer appreciate your efforts as always.
November 15th, 2021
It’s not a stretch. “One of the biggest”, not “the biggest”. Pretty much everybody who grew up in those times knows about them. Of course, size and number of the venues follows along. If that’s not enough to qualify, what is?
November 26th, 2021
I would think that 120 million sales plus one of the biggest selling albums in a generation more than puts them into that category.
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