John Entwistle
English musician; bassist for The Who (1944-2002) · United Kingdom · On the map · Musicians · Died at 57
John Alec Entwistle was an English singer, songwriter, musician, composer and record producer, best known as the bass guitarist for the rock band the Who. Entwistle's music career spanned over four decades.
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Pete Townshend Bandmate in The Who
Roger Daltrey Bandmate in The Who
Keith Moon Bandmate in The Who, also in Special Edition EP
Kenney Jones Bandmate in The Who
Zak Starkey Bandmate in The Who- Doug Sandom Bandmate in The Who
Duane Eddy Influenced John- James Jamerson Influenced John
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Ken Russell Directed Tommy (1997)
Robert Stigwood Produced Tommy (1976)
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Entwistle backstage before a gig at Friedrich-Ebert-Halle in Ludwigshafen, Germany, 1967
Entwistle performing with the Who at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1976
Display of Entwistle's bass guitar along with a shirt formerly owned by bandmate Keith Moon at Hard Rock Cafe, London
Entwistle performing with the Who at the Manchester Apollo in 1981
The Fender Jazz Bass used for the recording of "My Generation"Awards
About this person
Nicknamed "The Ox" and "Thunderfingers", he was the band's only member with formal musical training and also provided backing and occasional lead vocals. Entwistle was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Who in 1990.
