Les Pattinson | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Leslie Thomas Pattinson |
Born | Ormskirk, Lancashire, England | 18 April 1958
Genres | Post-punk, alternative rock |
Instrument | Bass |
Years active | 1978–1999, 2009–present |
Labels | Warner Bros. Sire. Zoo. London. |
Leslie Thomas Pattinson (born 18 April 1958[1] in Ormskirk, Lancashire) is an English musician, best known for his work as the bassist and co-writer of the Liverpool-based band Echo & the Bunnymen,[1] along with vocalist Ian McCulloch and guitarist Will Sergeant. He was brought up in Aughton, Lancashire and attended nearby Deyes High School in Maghull, where he and Sergeant were classmates and became friends.[2][3]