John Entwistle

Road Warrior Number of posts : 17151 Age : 48

The guy was amazing. No one played bass like him in 60's... he was well ahead of his time. RIP OX

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mini boss Number of posts : 21101 Age : 54

I agree with TZ, the guy was an incredible bassplayer and let us not forget a good songwriter who was overshadowed by Pete Townshend.

Ate his vegetables Number of posts : 4958 Age : 34

Agreed, Entwistle was amazing. He ever seemed very happy about it though.

Metal is in my blood Number of posts : 3830 Age : 44

My favorite bass player.....actually my favorite rock musician period. For me he made The Who. He was The Who. I loved his humor and his dedication to his craft.

King Of Kaiju Number of posts : 30892 Age : 64

"905"

My favorite Who song and penned by John Entwhistle.

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Subject: Re: John Entwistle Sun Dec 13, 2009 6:15 pm

I always liked "The Ox."

Greatest bass player ever. No doubt about it.

Heart of Metal Number of posts : 1510 Age : 41

Who would win in a "Look bored the most, while playing music?" John Entwistle or Charlie Watts?

King Of Kaiju Number of posts : 30892 Age : 64

spiritoradio wrote:: Who would win in a "Look bored the most, while playing music?" John Entwistle or Charlie Watts?

That's easy, Charlie "concentration camp" Watts.

The one thing about the Stones is that the band members were so ugly to begin with that they have actually aged pretty well. But I always thought Watts looked like he could use a good meal.

Though I'm a big Stones fan, I gotta admit Charlie looks completely bored playing the same old songs over and over. Funny thing is, he also looks bored when those songs were new.

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mini boss Number of posts : 21101 Age : 54

I agree with Toho, love the Stones but Charlie Watts always looks bored or like he is thinking of what he plans on watching on TV when the gig is over.

Metal, Movies, Beer Number of posts : 37871 Age : 54

Whenever I saw a Stones video on MTV back in the day, Charlie Watts used to crack me up cuz he'd always look like he was about to nod off.

Marky Ramone of the Ramones has much the same vibe about him. Each time I saw the Ramones live, the rest of the guys would be blazing away, totally intense, yet Marky'd be parked back there behind the kit, cigarette dangling from his mouth, beatin' the crap out of the drums but not looking like he was exerting himself in the slightest. It was pretty fun to watch.

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Bukkake Tsunami Number of posts : 25557 Age : 53

Quote :: Marky Ramone of the Ramones has much the same vibe about him. Each time I saw the Ramones live, the rest of the guys would be blazing away, totally intense, yet Marky'd be parked back there behind the kit, cigarette dangling from his mouth, beatin' the crap out of the drums but not looking like he was exerting himself in the slightest. It was pretty fun to watch.

That description fits Bun E. Carlos of Cheap Trick too.

As for the Ox, I was in Las Vegas with my wife when he died. The Who was playing the Hard Rock Hotel that night. I think it was the kick-off of their new tour. Obviously the show was cancelled. We didn't have tickets or anything, just happened to be there. I have a pic of myself in front of the hall doors where a make-shift shrine appeared that day.

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Road Warrior Number of posts : 17151 Age : 48

John just had one of those super mellow personalities. He was 'no nonsense'.

Metal graduate Number of posts : 306 Age : 54

John Entwistle was great. A very unconventional bass player. The same can be said of Keith Moon. The Who has an excellent rhythm section, and I don't think they often get the credit they deserve. Keith Moon's playing was often overshadowed by his wildman reputation, and Entwistle's talent by his stoic appearance. Both were great.