You'd Look Good on a Donkey

Founder of Ocean Colour Scene, long-time bass player for Paul Weller, and current partner-in-riff with Richard Ashcroft, Damon Minchella's memoir is about music, madness and survival (*and saying “no” to joining Oasis). Think Keith Richards with fewer wrinkles, Patti Smith with more sarcasm, and a bassline that keeps the whole thing pulsing forward.

In a musical life that has ricocheted between Paul McCartney and Jimmy Page, Diana Ross and Dr. John, The Who and Primal Scream, Minchella's brushes with politics, art, dogs, fame and drugs are hilarious, terrifying and frequently ridiculous.

From tiny pub gigs in Birmingham to the globe conquering Oasis Live '25 tour, Damon has been there, seen it, and mostly done it all, picking up a PhD, two children, and inheriting another three along the way. Born and bred on Merseyside, he now lives in Italy.

“Damon is one cool c**t.”

Liam Gallagher

• Signed edition
• Pre order - released on 20 January 2026
• Published by Backstage Books
• Distributed by Gardners