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The Big Wheel
by
Bruce Thomas
Thomas was bassist with Elvis Costello and The Attractions at the height of the band’s success with hits like "Oliver’s Army" and "Accidents Will Happen." Though names are never mentioned, The Big Wheel paints a vivid and hilarious picture of exactly what it is like touring the US and the rest of the world with Costello and Company, sharing your life 24...more
Paperback, 224 pages
Published
May 1st 2003
by Helter Skelter Publishing
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I was actually horribly disappointed by this book. Thomas is one of my bass playing heroes, and I was hoping to get a little more insight on his background and approach to music. Also, of course, this is the book that got him kicked out of the Attractions, earning Costello's ire to this day apparently, so I figured I was in for some mudslinging. Which was ok since, let's face it, every once in a while you have to indulge yourself in a little low-class entertainment and bring your heroes (i.e....more
Kind of a tell all book about Bruce Thomas time as bass player for Elvis Costello and the Attractions. This book eventually led to his firing of the band. He dosen't name people by there actual names and refers to them as the keyboard player, the drummer, singer etc. He dosen't really shed to much light on anything in particular but I could see why Elvis Costello was pissed off at him.
Sharp and funny account of Elvis Costello's early career and touring adventures by the former bass player of his band The Attractions. I'm not sure if they stopped talking before this book was written or because of it, but they haven't spoken in years!
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