John Alec Entwistle was a British musician, songwriter, singer, film and music producer, who was best known as the bass guitarist for British rock band The Who. He was the only member of the band to have formal musical training. His aggressive lead sound influenced many rock...
Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Bassist, Record producer, Film Score Composer
Education
Acton High School
Nationality
England
Spouse
Maxene Harlow (m. 1991–1997)
Children
Christopher Entwistle
Parents
Queenie Johns, Herbert Entwistle, Baba O'Riley, Who Are You, Behind Blue Eyes
Nicknames
John Entwhistle , John Alec Entwistle , Entwistle, John , Mr. Thunderfinger , The Who , The Ox , Thunderfingers , The Quiet One
Music Groups
The Who (1962 – 2002), Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band (1995)
Movies
The Kids Are Alright, John Entwistle Band: Live, Classic Albums: The Who – Who's Next, The Who & Special Guests: Live at the Royal Albert Hall, The Who Special Edition EP, Who's Better, Who's Best
Star Sign
Libra
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Trademark
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Deep voice
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Gibson Thunderbird Bass
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Spider Medallion
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Would wear military or police uniform tops on stage in the early days.
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Calmly continuing to play bass onstage, whilst his bandmates proceeded to demolish their equipment.
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Quote
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He [Keith Moon] didn't play [drums] from left to right, or from right to left, he'd play forward; I've never seen anyone play like that before or since.
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I can't stand rap....people who can't sing do rap....you can sing rebellion as well as talk it....Hitler would have been in a rap band.
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Fact
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He was considered for bassist in the Moody Blues when they were looking for new one.
Entwistle earned the nickname, "The Ox", not due to his temperament or size, but because of his constitution; he had the reputation of being able to party the most of any of his band mates, even (especially) the legendary Moon. Many found the broad-shouldered bass-player intimidating, and he was often thought of as a larger man than he actually was (being about 6 feet even, the same height as The Who guitarist Pete Townshend).
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Behind Pete Townshend, he was the second-most prolific songwriter in The Who. His songs were known for a dry sense of humor and insightful wit.
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Played bass guitar, piano, trumpet and French horn
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He was awarded the 1997 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Outstanding Musical Production of 1996 for Tommy, performed at the Shaftesbury Theatre with Pete Townshend.
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Elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as a member of The Who) in 1990.