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John Entwistle

John Entwistle

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Born: October 9, 1944Chiswick, London, England, UK

John Alec Entwistle (9 October 1944 – 27 June 2002) was an English bass guitarist, songwriter, singer, horn player, and film and record producer who was best known as the bass player for the rock band The Who. His aggressive lead sound influenced many rock bass players. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Who in 1990. Entwistle's lead instrument approach used pentatonic lead lines, and a then-unusual trebly sound ("full treble, full volume") created by roundwound RotoSound steel bass strings. He had a collection of over 200 instruments by the time of his death, reflecting the different brands he used over his career: Fender and Rickenbacker basses in the 1960s, Gibson and Alembic basses in the 1970s, Warwick in the 1980s, and Status all-Carbon fibre basses in the 1990s.

Known For
Filmography
The Who: Who's Next - Life House Super Deluxe Edition

The Who: Who's Next - Life House Super Deluxe Edition

2023
The Who: One Band's Explosive Story

The Who: One Band's Explosive Story

Self - The Who Member

2022
It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC

It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC

Self (archive footage)

2015

The Who: French TV Archives 1965-1967

2015
Woodstock: Untold Stories Revisited

Woodstock: Untold Stories Revisited

Self

2014
The Who: Sensation—The Story of Tommy

The Who: Sensation—The Story of Tommy

Himself

2014
Lambert & Stamp

Lambert & Stamp

Himself

2014
The Who - The Making of Tommy

The Who - The Making of Tommy

Himself

2013
Quadrophenia: Can You See the Real Me?

Quadrophenia: Can You See the Real Me?

Himself

2013
The Who: Live in Texas '75

The Who: Live in Texas '75

Himself

2012
The Who:  Purple Hearts and Power Chords

The Who: Purple Hearts and Power Chords

2011
Woodstock: Untold Stories

Woodstock: Untold Stories

2009
The Who:  Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970

The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970

Himselft

2009
The Who - Live at the London Coliseum 1969

The Who - Live at the London Coliseum 1969

Himself - bass, vocals

2008
The Who - At Kilburn 1977

The Who - At Kilburn 1977

bass

2008
Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who

Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who

Self (archive footage)

2007
The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests

The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests

John Entwistle

2006
An Ox's Tale: The John Entwistle Story

An Ox's Tale: The John Entwistle Story

Himself (archive)

2006
The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests

The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests

Self

2006
The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live

The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live

Self - Bass

2005
Live Aid

Live Aid

2004
Monterey Pop - The Outtake Performances

Monterey Pop - The Outtake Performances

2002
Rising Low

Rising Low

Self

2002
The Who & Special Guests: Live At The Royal Albert Hall

The Who & Special Guests: Live At The Royal Albert Hall

Self - Bass / Vocals

2000
The Who - Who's Next 1971-2023

The Who - Who's Next 1971-2023

Self

1999
Classic Albums: The Who - Who's Next

Classic Albums: The Who - Who's Next

Self

1999
Listening to You: The Who Live at the Isle of Wight

Listening to You: The Who Live at the Isle of Wight

Himself

1998
The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus

The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus

Self - Bass

1996
Queen: Champions of the World

Queen: Champions of the World

Self

1995
A Celebration: The Music of Pete Townshend and The Who

A Celebration: The Music of Pete Townshend and The Who

Self

1994
The Who: Maximum R&B Live

The Who: Maximum R&B Live

Himself

1994
Two Rooms: A Tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupin

Two Rooms: A Tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupin

Self - Guest

1991

The Wind in the Willows

1991
Guitar

Guitar

Self

1991
The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy

The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy

Self - Bass Guitars, Vocals

1989
Live Aid

Live Aid

Self

1985
The Who at Live Aid

The Who at Live Aid

1985
The Who: Live from Toronto

The Who: Live from Toronto

1984
The Who Rocks America 1982

The Who Rocks America 1982

Himself

1983
The Who: Live at Shea Stadium 1982

The Who: Live at Shea Stadium 1982

Self

1982
The Rolling Stones - The First 20 Years

The Rolling Stones - The First 20 Years

Self

1982
Concerts for the People of Kampuchea

Concerts for the People of Kampuchea

Self

1981
The Who: The Kids Are Alright

The Who: The Kids Are Alright

Self

1979
Tommy

Tommy

Himself

1975
The Who ‎– Live At Tanglewood 1970

The Who ‎– Live At Tanglewood 1970

Himself

1970
Woodstock

Woodstock

Self - The Who

1970
Monterey Pop

Monterey Pop

Self - The Who

1968
The Lost Paths

The Lost Paths

Himself

1967
Carousella

Carousella

himself

1966