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John Entwistle

John Entwistle

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Born October 9, 1944 — Died June 27, 2002 Chiswick, 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.

TV Shows(9)

Movies(53)

The Who: Quadrophenia Super Deluxe Edition

The Who: Quadrophenia Super Deluxe Edition

2026

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

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

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

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

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 Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy

The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy

Self - Bass Guitars, Vocals

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

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

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