steelman Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Stings autobiography was a good read. Don't particularly like the guy but it was very interesting. Lowly beginnings and gambling one career for another... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 [quote name='paul j h' timestamp='1323538353' post='1464406'] Hi All, I go away for some winter sun over the Xmas/New year period, can anyone please recommend a good book to take. Ideally a kinda life on the road type thing, ancadotes from a working muso etc. obviously bass related, i like classic rock and not so obscure that Amazon et al won't stock it. Many thanks in advance, cheers Paul. [/quote] "My bass and other animals" by Guy Pratt (of Pink Floyd and many many many sessions on well known albums, this guy seems to get around!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 [quote name='molan' timestamp='1323544505' post='1464508'] Just looked on EBay & it's selling for £40 for a paperback! Maybe it's out of print? [/quote] wow, and 1-2 months on amazon! I'd go and buy it used (£4.98 from Amazon) if it's not for a present. Very entertaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulconnolly Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 (edited) pm sent but as an alternative try to get it (Guy Pratt's book) from your local lending library. Edited December 11, 2011 by paulconnolly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul j h Posted December 11, 2011 Author Share Posted December 11, 2011 Hi an update, i have ordered the Glen Hughes book but a kind Bass chatter has offered me the Guy Pratt book so hopefully i'll be able to take both (my wife is incapable of speech with a kindle and an ipod!)and there is only so much swimming and all inclusive drinking i can do. We are going to Gran Canaria and i'm looking forward to the break after a very busy year. Thanks again for the response/suggestions i now have a list of other books to get in the new year, once again many thanks Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestar Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Jack bruce's or Tony visconti's Autobigraphy are both really good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Glenn Hughes book. Same as Toddy54 - had a flick through it but away for Xmas I've been told. Although its not strictly bass related I've been told Ozzy's book is pretty good "I am Ozzy" Have a nice holiday We will stay here freezing our butts off in the cold icy Northern Artic blast blowing down from the Scottish Highlands showering us with snow, ice and howling winds. Never mind the bass book take me and I'll talk to you about basses throughout the holiday Have a good one Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 [quote name='paul j h' timestamp='1323625956' post='1465183'] ....and there is only so much........... all inclusive drinking i can do. [/quote] You really need to rise to the challenge here. Are you saying you only drink when you are thirsty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mep Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 [quote name='gjones' timestamp='1323539308' post='1464422'] Guy Pratt 'My bass and other animals'. He's played with them all Page & Plant, Pink Floyd, Madonna etc etc [/quote] +1 It's a great read. In fact I may give it a 2nd reading soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencooper Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 (edited) How about Duff McKagan's autobiog - It's So Easy And Other Lies? It's a good read. Glenn Hughes' autobiog is also out now. Edited December 12, 2011 by bencooper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vsmith1 Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 [quote name='molan' timestamp='1323544505' post='1464508'] Just looked on EBay & it's selling for £40 for a paperback! Maybe it's out of print? [/quote] +1 My Bass and Other Animals I got mine via the public library - 50p book reservation. But also you can get it on Audible - where Guy himself reads the book. That is much easier - and you can listen away. Also +1 The Music Lesson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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