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Les Pattinson | |
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 Les Pattinson in September 1987 - backstage at the Greek Theatre, Berkeley, California | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Leslie Thomas Pattinson |
| Born | 18 April 1958 Ormskirk, Lancashire, England |
| 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]
- ^ a b Strong, Martin C. (2003) The Great Indie Discography, Canongate, ISBN 1-84195-335-0, p. 314-6
- ^ Frame, Pete (2000). Pete Frame's Rocking Around Britain. Music Sales Group. pp. 176. ISBN 0-7119-6973-6.
- ^ Adams, Chris (2002). Turquoise Days: The Weird World of Echo & the Bunnymen. Soft Skull Press. pp. 322. ISBN 1-887128-89-1.