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3 days ago · John Alec Entwistle (9 October 1944 – 27 June 2002) was an English musician who was the bass guitarist for the rock band the Who. Entwistle's music career spanned over four decades. Nicknamed "The Ox" and "Thunderfingers", he was the band's only member with formal musical training and also provided backing and occasional lead vocals.
Jun 27, 2024 · We examine the immaculate career of John Entwistle, who played bass with his childhood friend Pete Townshend in The Who from 1964 until his death in 2002.
3 days ago · The Who are an English rock band formed in London in 1964. Their classic lineup (1964–1978) consisted of lead vocalist Roger Daltrey, guitarist Pete Townshend, bassist John Entwistle and drummer Keith Moon. They are considered one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century.
Jun 28, 2024 · John Entwistle, the bassist for The Who, shared a similar spirit. Entwistle’s influences stretched far beyond the typical rock bassist, and his playing incorporated a level of dexterity more commonly associated with jazz.
Jun 27, 2024 · To commemorate the anniversary of John Entwistle's death, here are four hilarious and macabre songs the Who bassist wrote and sang.
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3 days ago · Townshend and school friend John Entwistle formed a short-lived trad jazz group, the Confederates, featuring Townshend on banjo and Entwistle on horns. The Confederates played gigs at the Congo Club, a youth club run by the Acton Congregational Church, and covered Acker Bilk, Kenny Ball, and Lonnie Donegan.
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Jun 27, 2024 · One day before the start of The Who’s U.S. tour, bassist John “The Ox” Entwistle died of a cocaine-induced heart attack. He was found dead in his room at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas by the groupie and stripper he had spent the night with. He was 57.
