@@timothyd9543 Fair enough, but knowing Bruce's humor and plus the fact that her dad was within hearing range, I seriously doubt that Bruce was really "hitting" on her. He could've said that to her in front of Paul, just to be 'funny', which is a most-likely scenario. They were definitely on good enough terms when the McCartney/Jackson/Thomas chance-meeting took place at AIR in '82.
@@timothyd9543 -- And even after all that, EC kept him around because he realized this bassist was the best he'd ever find and was perfect for his music. What finally did Bruce in was when he "accidentally on purpose" (his own words) played wrong notes on a US talk show appearance because he was upset at EC over something or other. There's no way a professional musician and bandleader would ever tolerate that from anyone in his group, genius or no genius. So, sadly, BT had to go.
I love how the producer cut to Pete saying "the only time he lost me a bit was when he got into classical music" with EC singing a Countrypolitan version Hot Burrito #1... Classic.
@@L0REN0R2Z0RR0still, the Beatles had been playing together for many years at that point and were basically just bringing their live act into the recording studio. The Attractions had just formed
Wow... hadn't seen this before, been a huge long time EC and the Attractions fan. Was so excited to catch them on the "Brutal Youth" tour back in 94 when they played at Irvine Meadows. Since I'm a bassist also, "Bruce Thomas" has always been one of my all-time favorite rock bass players. I nicknamed him "Mr leave no note unplayed" on the account that he's all over the place, his tone (big Botton) and that he always plays some killer grooves. I was surprise to see he wasn't playing a Fender bass at the Irvine show but instead a "Danelectro Longhorn Bass,” rockin' it non the less. Favorite EC albums... 1. "This Years Model" 2. "Armed Forces" 3. "Imperial Bedroom" 4. "Kojak Variety Vol.1" 5. "Spike" 6."Brutal Youth." Thanks for posting the video... Follow this Sear👍
I recently uploaded a video I shot at the last show on that tour, in Atlanta. It was so cool seeing Bruce rock the Longhorn! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8z5zCXe7aUQ.html
Saw Elvis at UCLA 3 times. Wiltern once, Greek once and the Hard rock Las Vegas once at one time had over 35 cd's, I'm a big fan since first time I heard "Watching the Detectives" one of the best songs ever IMO. The best song ever is "A Whiter Shade of Pale" RIP Gary and Kieth.
Funny how Pete makes fun of his beats in Chelsea, but I just love the way that came out. Just saw Elvis and the Imposters here in Atlanta and Pete was really on. They were great.
Not a drummer, but especially loved the drumming on one particular track from NYM. Can't remember the name, but it really stood out for me. There was also standout drumming on one track on Love Bites by the Buzzcocks. The drumming in The Police also caught my ear. Blondie had really good drumming too.
@@duffbaker9554 Davey is a great bassist, the new album is the best EC album so far in terms of building up energy. For the old songs, it's still amazing live, but they might sound even tighter with the original rhythm section.
@@erichimes3062 speaking of Welsh genes, check out Dave Edmunds in SCTV's "I Was a Teenage Communist" ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OxEshFBhU-4.html
never seen this before ! thanks for posting ! funny to hear Steve Naieve say that he was the wildest one, and although Bruce was a sort of a prick, he was an absolute brilliant B-player, specially when using the neck in the higher parts.....But that is not always the thing that counts
Ive seen them in early days top rank cardiff in the 70z never seen a band like it in my life so profesional and what a bass and keyboard player and the fucking drummer and of course the front man sorry guys u shld stick together you were brilliant ...
I saw them live a number of times in that era. Greatest back up band of all time. Elvis was amazing vocally. Not one of the great guitarists but with that band it just didn't matter.
@@fornik8er I have been to a ton of concerts but I can honestly say without a doubt that the Attractions are the best 3 piece band I have ever seen live. IMO they were at there best when Elvis wold just stand there and sing. Once he established the quality of the music and was able to show that they were more than just a "Punk Band" he should have brought in a proper guitarist who would play like Bruce: leads during the songs as opposed to a set spot where the lead goes.
