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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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Critic reviews

“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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I had no idea that Guy Pratt had played on so many records I spent þime listening to. There are also the acts I'd never heard of and loads of great stories about working with Pink Floyd, Roxy Music, Robert Palmer, Coverdale-Page and Power Station.

I Should Have Gone To Bed Two Hours Ago

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A friend recommended this book to me and once I started listening to it I found it completely captivating. I got it primarily as a Pink Floyd fan but the whole narrative of all guy’s adventures is just brilliant and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Highly recommended!

Outstanding. Witty and informative

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A very light listen. A great voice and music history titans are in the story. Enjoy

Bass greatness

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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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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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