John Illsley (bass player of Dire Straits) returns with his 8th studio album VIII. Following the publication of the successful autobiography My Life in Dire Straits, John’s new album instantly evokes the sound of the band and will be a delight to fans old and new. The album features 8 brand new songs plus a newly recorded studio version of the classic Beatles track I’m Only Sleeping which John performed at the virtual “Dear John” concert in 2020 celebrating John Lennon’s 80th birthday.