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My Bass and Other Animals

By: Guy Pratt
Narrated by: Guy Pratt
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Summary

Guy Pratt came of age just as bass playing became sexy. Having dallied with punk legend Sylvain Sylvain, Pratt suddenly found himself on Top of the Pops and supporting David Bowie with smooth Australian outfit Icehouse. He became bass player to the stars, crawling from studio to bar and hotel to stadium Portakabin with the likes of Pink Floyd, Robert Palmer, Womack &Womack and Bryan Ferry. Guy has recorded with everyone from Madonna and Michael Jackson to McFly. He was in The Smiths for a week, and has travelled through customs in a wheelchair after a flight with Jimmy Page. Following the success of his live show at the 2005 Edinburgh Festival and the subsequent sell out tour of Australia, Guy Pratt’s narrates his bestselling book, My Bass and Other Animals, a witty, revealing but heartfelt memoir of life at the pointy end of the music business. When not playing with David Gilmour or Bryan Ferry, he continues to take the show around the world.

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“Wonderfully indiscreet… Pratt’s self – deprecating wit is irresistible” ( Mojo)
“Bass players are ten a penny but a good wit is hard to find, so we hired him” (David Gilmour)
“Hilarious… Much recommended” ( The Word)
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Brilliant narration by the author. Interesting stories and a brilliant David Coverdale impersonation. His Jimmy Page wasn’t too shabby either. Didn’t want it to end. Always a good sign.

Fantastic

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Superb book. Excellent stories and delivery. Great insight in to the life of one of my bass playing heroes. Amazing he's still alive! Hi

Wonderful instantly took me back to the late 80's

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Even though I'm familiar and a fan of several bands and artists Guy Pratt has worked with, I'd never heard of him (bass players don't seem to be very memorable). His journey through the music industry as a touring artist and session musician is fascinating though, and a nice alternative view compared to the usual autobiographies of lead singers or megastars.

His story is well written, funny, and very engagingly read by himself.

Pleasenty Surprised - Excellent Listen

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Excellent stories, great renditions (hilarious imitations of rock celebs. I loved the Madonna impersonation). This book is a riot!

Should be names Guy Pratt's rock and roll stories

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Heard the author on Bigmouth podcast and purchased. Not disappointed, great listen, very entertaining and well worth purchasing.

Excellent

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