Songs, Close Encounters and Fighting with Bassist Bruce Thomas

In Part Two of our interview with bass player Bruce Thomas (late of Elvis Costello and the Attractions) we take a close look at his playing on numerous songs. We also talk about the connection he sees between music and martial arts, and why he chose to write books about film star Bruce Lee.
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[@nickmiles4855]

Fantastic musician and best bass player for Costello

[@truermu]

I completely agree.

[@kevmac1230]

I'm 68 and a lifelong bassist singer.I was and still am a huge EC and the Attractions fan since the late 70s. Bruce stood out to me immediately and I still consider him a inventive and colorful player.I read and was impressed by the Big Wheel,but failed to see that Bruce is an accomplished author and I'll investigate his Bruce Lee offerings. He comes off as a genuine good guy. Great job on the interview! P.S. I revisited your piece here and got more from it the 2nd time around,hence the double comments.I must dig deeper into your offerings.

[@truermu]

I had the same response as you, @kevmac! Thanks for the feedback.

[@kevmac1230]

It's Peg. Bruce is one of my bass heroes.Read his book The Big Wheel.

[@truermu]

Right on.

[@leonardyuhas9927]

the attractions are great ..........saw them quite a few times .........I hope they will reunite eventually .............

[@truermu]

I think the Imposters are the closest we're ever going to get. Although Bruce and Elvis are on good terms, I think they've both moved on.

[@leonardyuhas9927]

@@truermu ....That is a shame .......

[@truermu]

@@leonardyuhas9927 I agree! But we were lucky to have the Attractions for so long!