horrorshowbass Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 Hi guys, so like the title says, anyone read any good bass/music related biographies lately? I personally loved the "Jaco" book by Bill Milkowski and Joel Mc Iver's book "To Live is to die", the story of the late, great Cliff Burton. Ozzys book is amazing too(at least one laugh out loud every page) as is the "Fornication" book on the Chili Peppers. Anyone else got any suggestions? Cheers Michael Quote
BigRedX Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 Not exactly a biography but four of the best bassist interviews you'll probably ever read - [url=http://www.amazon.co.uk/In-Cold-Sweat-Interviews-Musicians/dp/0879109564/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1371491170&sr=8-1&keywords=in+cold+sweat]In Cold Sweat by Thomas Wictor[/url]. Quote
xilddx Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1371491248' post='2114550'] Not exactly a biography but four of the best bassist interviews you'll probably ever read - [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/In-Cold-Sweat-Interviews-Musicians/dp/0879109564/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1371491170&sr=8-1&keywords=in+cold+sweat"]In Cold Sweat by Thomas Wictor[/url]. [/quote] It's a cracking read! And he just published a new book as a result of that massive thread he started on Talkbass, Ghosts and Ballyhoo: Memoirs of a Failed LA Music Journalist. I just started reading it and it's bloody fabulous so far, each chapter has an interlude by Scott Thunes, and boy, are they interesting to read! http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ghosts-Ballyhoo-Memoirs-Failed-Journalist/dp/0764343386/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1371491387&sr=8-1&keywords=ghosts+and+ballyhoo Quote
darkandrew Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 I recently read Nile Rodgers' autobiography, an interesting read and quite moving in alot of places - especially the bit on Bernard Edwards' death. Quote
BigRedX Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 [quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1371491606' post='2114558'] It's a cracking read! And he just published a new book as a result of that massive thread he started on Talkbass, Ghosts and Ballyhoo: Memoirs of a Failed LA Music Journalist. I just started reading it and it's bloody fabulous so far, each chapter has an interlude by Scott Thunes, and boy, are they interesting to read! [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ghosts-Ballyhoo-Memoirs-Failed-Journalist/dp/0764343386/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1371491387&sr=8-1&keywords=ghosts+and+ballyhoo"]http://www.amazon.co...ts+and+ballyhoo[/url] [/quote] Just added that to my wishlist! Didn't realise it was out yet, it hardly seems any time since the thread on TB which started it all, began. Quote
the_skezz Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 [quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1371491606' post='2114558'] It's a cracking read! And he just published a new book as a result of that massive thread he started on Talkbass, Ghosts and Ballyhoo: Memoirs of a Failed LA Music Journalist. I just started reading it and it's bloody fabulous so far, each chapter has an interlude by Scott Thunes, and boy, are they interesting to read! [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ghosts-Ballyhoo-Memoirs-Failed-Journalist/dp/0764343386/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1371491387&sr=8-1&keywords=ghosts+and+ballyhoo"]http://www.amazon.co...ts+and+ballyhoo[/url] [/quote] Glad you're enjoying; asked for it for my birthday next week so can't wait to get stuck into it if it's a good read Quote
NJE Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 I love a good musician biography, I cant think of many bass player ones but I have read and enjoyed the following: Broken Music - Sting Bit of a Blur - Alex James Its so easy - Duff McKagan Also not bass player ones that are pretty good: Eric Clapton Ronnie Wood (pretty funny) Keith Richards Anthony Kiedis Quote
xilddx Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 Wictor is also going to be publishing Scott Thunes' memoirs as a book soon. That I can't wait for! Quote
steve-bbb Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 this .... is a very interesting story but the writing style is about as exciting as the instructions on a pack of prescription medication so maybe try this one instead... i liked this one too ... Quote
White Cloud Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 I recall someone raving about the recent(ish) Jack Bruce autobiography. Sorry but I cant remember the title. Quote
neepheid Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 Don't have any bass specific ones, but Cash: The Autobiography I found pretty hard to put down. Quote
blamelouis Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 [quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1371494129' post='2114619'] I recall someone raving about the recent(ish) Jack Bruce autobiography. Sorry but I cant remember the title. [/quote] Put me to sleep ,enjoyed Ginger Bakers one immensely. Quote
tredders Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 Ska-d for Life - Horace Panter's autobiography is a cracking read (and very well written). Quote
EssentialTension Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 [quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1371495357' post='2114649'] Plug plug pluggidy plug.... [/quote] How long do we have to wait for the paperback edition? Quote
horrorshowbass Posted June 17, 2013 Author Posted June 17, 2013 thanks a lot guys, this is why this forum rocks, great suggestions a few hours after my first post Quote
horrorshowbass Posted June 17, 2013 Author Posted June 17, 2013 "In Cold sweat" looks great especially. Thanks BigRedX Quote
Coilte Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 [quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1371494129' post='2114619'] I recall someone raving about the recent(ish) Jack Bruce autobiography. Sorry but I cant remember the title. [/quote] A great read !! [url="http://www.amazon.com/Bruce-Composing-Himself-Harry-Shapiro/dp/1906002266"]http://www.amazon.com/Bruce-Composing-Himself-Harry-Shapiro/dp/1906002266[/url] Quote
borisbrain Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 [i]The Big Wheel [/i]is bassman Bruce Thomas' collection of anecdotes from his time with Elvis Costello & The Attractions. Legend has it that it was this book that got him fired from the band, but by his own admission this was a legend which he himself conjured up in order to stoke up sales. There's nothing particularly bad said about EC, though the anecdotes are sometimes a little on the dour side. Others are quite hilarious. Certainly worth a read. IIRC, a copy of [i]TBW [/i]changes hands quite frequently in the Recycling section of the BC marketplace. BB Quote
chris_b Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 Brother Ray - Ray Charles Blues All Around Me - BB King This Wheel's On Fire - Levon Helm, the story of The Band Quote
uncle psychosis Posted June 18, 2013 Posted June 18, 2013 Nile Rodgers autobiography is one of the best I've ever read. Quote
Jacqueslemac Posted June 18, 2013 Posted June 18, 2013 Have a look in the recycling section. A few of those books already mentioned are doing the rounds on there. Quote
tedmanzie Posted June 18, 2013 Posted June 18, 2013 Charles Mingus - Beneath the Underdog is really great and quite shocking in parts. Alex James - Bit of a Blur is a great read if you like the band. Paul McCartney - Many Years From Now i read this ages ago but i seem to remember its very good Quote
Ian Savage Posted June 18, 2013 Posted June 18, 2013 I've just finished Joey Kramer's autobiography 'Hit Hard', thought it was very good. Quote
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