Finished Tu 8/5/14
The author does an excellent job of describing his subject, but the book was written in 1999, and is woefully out of date.
Detailed account of the beginning of his 'sound', and his adventures with women, drugs, and drink.
Bebe Buell (ex-Playmate and fashion model) in particular, yet not enough on Cait O'Riordan, his wife from 1986 until 2002.
THE BIG WHEEL by Bruce Thomas is mentioned and Costello says that it basically is the tale of a man who is not very happy with what he was doing, and Costello is kind of sad that he didn't have more fun. I have read Thomas's book, and I think this is an accurate way to look at it. He says that his relationship with the bass player is 'pretty non-existent', yet he did engage his services for BRUTAL YOUTH and ALL THIS USELESS BEAUTY
The Attractions were never a group of friends or buddies, but were conscientiously assembled by Elvis. They were never meant to be like The Monkees, although Pete Thomas has been with Costello pretty much throughout his career. The book outlines the demise of the Pub Rock scene in Britain, and this is where Elvis found the band. Although Steve Nieve is from The Royal College of Music.
Davey Faragher is the bass player that became The Imposters and Bruce Thomas's replacement. He's from the American band, CRACKER and was in John Hiatt's band (Nick Lowe-lifelong Elvis collaborator- backed Hiatt in 'The Village People', one of the most prestigious backing bands of all time). This occurred in 2000, so that's why it's not in the book. He's been with the band almost fifteen years!!!
Married Diana Krall in 2003. Has twin boys.
His wikipedia entry-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elvis_Costello
Six reviews of the book at Amazon-
http://www.amazon.com/Elvis-Costello-Biography-Tony-Clayton-Lea/product-reviews/0880642351/ref=cm_cr_dp_see_all_btm/181-0335601-7571052?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending
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