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John Entwistle

Acting 57 (deceased) years old Chiswick, London, England, UK ★ 0.7
Born: October 9, 1944
Died: June 27, 2002

Biography

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.

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Known For

Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who
Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who Self (archive footage) 2007
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The Wind in the Willows 1991
An Ox's Tale: The John Entwistle Story
An Ox's Tale: The John Entwistle Story Himself (archive) 2006
The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live
The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live Self - Bass 2005
The Who: Live from Toronto
The Who: Live from Toronto 1984

Filmography

Acting Credits (60)

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
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 - At Kilburn 1977
The Who - At Kilburn 1977 bass 2008
The Who - Live at the London Coliseum 1969
The Who - Live at the London Coliseum 1969 Himself - bass, vocals 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 Himself 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
Classic Albums: The Who - Who's Next
Classic Albums: The Who - Who's Next Self 1999
The Who - Who's Next 1971-2023
The Who - Who's Next 1971-2023 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
Behind the Music
Behind the Music Self 1997
Classic Albums
Classic Albums Self 1997
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Never Mind the Buzzcocks Self 1996
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
The Wind in the Willows 1991
Guitar
Guitar Self 1991
The Simpsons
The Simpsons John Entwistle (voice) 1989
The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy
The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy Self - Bass Guitars, Vocals 1989
MTV Rockumentary
MTV Rockumentary 1989
The Who at Live Aid
The Who at Live Aid 1985
Live Aid
Live Aid Self 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 Rolling Stones - The First 20 Years
The Rolling Stones - The First 20 Years Self 1982
The Who: Live at Shea Stadium 1982
The Who: Live at Shea Stadium 1982 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
Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
Les Rendez-vous du dimanche Self - The Who 1975
Rockpalast
Rockpalast 1974
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
Top of the Pops
Top of the Pops Self 1964
Top of the Pops
Top of the Pops 1964
THE WHO Live At The Chicago Amphitheater 1979
THE WHO Live At The Chicago Amphitheater 1979 Himself
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Message of Love
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Message of Love Self
The Who - Live at the Silverdome
The Who - Live at the Silverdome Himself

Writing Credits (1)

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