Store mysql query output into a shell variable

Question

I need a variable to hold results retrieved from the database. So far this is basically what I\'m trying with no success.

myvariable=$(mysql database -u $use         


        

Answer 1

My two cents here:

myvariable=$(mysql database -u $user -p$password -sse "SELECT A, B, C FROM table_a" 2>&1 \
   | grep -v "Using a password")

Removes both the column names and the annoying (but necessary) password warning. Thanks @Dominic Bartl and John for this answer.