SPOILERS: John Illsley will publish a book about Dire Straits

[Fletch]

I don't feel the need to comment much anymore, but let it not be said, uncontested, that Eric Clapton's autobiography is boring. It's an unusually riveting story that really captures musical evolution through the 60s & 70s with the wonderful lens that is Eric's experience of it. Nothing beats a chapter opening where Eric is seduced by a New York 'virgin' witch who promises him he can only be free of his "marriage difficulties" by sleeping with her.

[Robson]

I have finished reading Born To Run Bruce'a Springsteen'a. I recommend it, very interesting.

[dustyvalentino]

I don't feel the need to comment much anymore, but let it not be said, uncontested, that Eric Clapton's autobiography is boring. It's an unusually riveting story that really captures musical evolution through the 60s & 70s with the wonderful lens that is Eric's experience of it. Nothing beats a chapter opening where Eric is seduced by a New York 'virgin' witch who promises him he can only be free of his "marriage difficulties" by sleeping with her.

It wasn’t uncontested, several people said they didn’t think it was boring.

[Kris-b]

https://bravewords.com/news/dire-straits-bassist-john-illsley-to-release-my-life-in-dire-straits-memoir-in-november-features-foreword-by-mark-knopfler

[Robson]

“This book above all is about passion and pursuing your dreams – taking the unpredictable path, not the easy option,” Illsey says. “It charts the journey from my innocent teens strumming a few chords, to playing on the biggest stages in the world; a chance meeting in 1976 with Mark Knopfler that created a musical partnership that lasted 20 years, and a strong friendship that continues to this day. Dire Straits was an idea that created a phenomenal musical legacy, an extraordinary journey of joy, fun, companionship and surprises. I am immensely proud of my contribution to this journey.”

I am very curious.

[wakeywakey]

Signed copies available here:
https://www.bookabookshop.co.uk/shop/my-life-in-dire-straits-by-john-illsley-signed-copy/

[Knopflerfan]

Signed edition from Waterstones UK too (I've just ordered one)....

https://www.waterstones.com/book/my-life-in-dire-straits/john-illsley/2928377068561

[Knopflerfan]

“This book above all is about passion and pursuing your dreams – taking the unpredictable path, not the easy option,” Illsey says. “It charts the journey from my innocent teens strumming a few chords, to playing on the biggest stages in the world; a chance meeting in 1976 with Mark Knopfler that created a musical partnership that lasted 20 years, and a strong friendship that continues to this day. Dire Straits was an idea that created a phenomenal musical legacy, an extraordinary journey of joy, fun, companionship and surprises. I am immensely proud of my contribution to this journey.”

I am very curious.

Very intriguing indeed......

[koobaa]

"For us, it was a huge adventure and a hell of a ride, with all its comedy, absurdity, exhaustion, madness, and sadness.. This ride is not for everyone, not for those who can't take the pressures and the pace. It was a different world. And John has remembered a pretty big chunk of it."

...from the foreword by Mark Knopfler

[Love Expresso]

Thanks. Where did you find it?

LE

[Robson]

https://bravewords.com/news/dire-straits-bassist-john-illsley-to-release-my-life-in-dire-straits-memoir-in-november-features-foreword-by-mark-knopfler

[Love Expresso]

Thank you. I see Roger Taylor already read it.

LE

[hunter]

Got to get a copy of this one.

[Knopflerfan]

Got to get a copy of this one.

Rude not too!!!

[Kris-b]

Signed edition from Waterstones UK too (I've just ordered one)....

https://www.waterstones.com/book/my-life-in-dire-straits/john-illsley/2928377068561

lol, I just cancelled my first order and reordered one wth the signature !