Leslie Thomas "Les" Pattinson (born 18 April 1958 in
Ormskirk, Lancashire) is an English musician, best known for his work as the bassist and co-writer with the
Liverpool-based band,
Echo & the Bunnymen, along with vocalist
Ian McCulloch and guitarist
Will Sergeant. He was raised in Aughton, Lancashire and attended nearby Deyes High School in
Maghull, where he became friends with classmate Will Sergeant.