Bruce Thomas
Bruce Thomas
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Bruce Thomas is a Scottish-American musician, best known as the bassist of Elvis Presley's live band during the 1970s.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born: September 13, 1948, in Glasgow, Scotland
No records of death found
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Scottish-American musician
Bassist for Elvis Presley's live band (1970-1976)
Early Life and Background
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Bruce Thomas was born on September 13, 1948, in Glasgow, Scotland. As a child, he developed an interest in music and began playing the guitar at age 10. However, it wasn't long before he switched to the bass guitar due to its greater portability.
Thomas's family relocated to England when he was 12 years old, where he continued to pursue his passion for music. He played in several bands throughout his teenage years, eventually landing a spot with the band "The Big Three."
Major Accomplishments
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In 1970, Bruce Thomas joined Elvis Presley's live band as the bassist, marking one of the most significant moments of his career. During his six-year tenure with Presley, he toured extensively and performed in numerous high-profile concerts.
Thomas also played on several albums recorded during this period, including "That's the Way It Is" (1970) and "Aloha from Hawaii" (1973). His contributions to these projects helped shape the sound of Elvis's live performances.
Notable Works or Actions
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Thomas's time with Elvis Presley was marked by both creative growth and personal challenges. He later reflected on his experiences in his 2007 memoir, "Bruce Thomas: The Funniest Thing."
In addition to his work with Elvis, Thomas has also released solo material and collaborated with other artists.
Impact and Legacy
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Bruce Thomas's impact on popular music extends beyond his time with Elvis Presley. His innovative approach to the bass guitar helped define the sound of 1970s rock music.
Thomas's legacy can be seen in the numerous musicians he influenced during his career, including those who followed in his footsteps as bassists for iconic acts.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Bruce Thomas is widely quoted and remembered due to his unique perspective on the music industry. His experiences working with Elvis Presley offer a behind-the-scenes look at one of rock 'n' roll's most enduring legends.
Thomas's writing has also provided insight into the challenges faced by musicians in the 1970s, as well as the creative process that shaped some of the decade's most iconic songs.
As a result, Thomas continues to be celebrated for his contributions to music and his ability to share his story with fans worldwide.
Quotes by Bruce Thomas
Gracie was our most consistent player at the tournament. Her devotion to the weight room really paid off. She was able to handle the physical defense we faced.
In the first half we had a couple of alignment errors. We corrected that, got the right people in and made plays.
If you rebound and play defense, that will win you a lot more games than shooting well. We haven't shot well the last few games, but we made shots when we had to.
I have nothing but praise for these young ladies -- their work ethic, how they competed as a team, and represented the school. 19-3 is the best record I've ever had.
I'm not advocating not using Kelly, but I feel like they dropped the ball and we dropped the ball by not doing anything ... .
There's tests done for range of motion, for strength, there's provocative tests to see if he might have a tear of his rotator cuff or labrum. He passed all that with flying colors.
It's pretty much just a muscle strain but we didn't want to take a risk of having him change his mechanics because of it so we'll hold him out.
They got really physical against Kara, so we spread them out, and made them play more out of the paint. When you look at a team from a defensive point, when they have multiple scorers, you just can't protect against that, and that's what we have, multiple scorers.
Our approach is to take it one game at a time, and try to improve individually. The team set a goal to hold each team under 30 points. We really concentrate on our defense. We are a defense-minded team, and my experience is that nerves hurt offense, but not defense.