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John Alec Entwistle (9 October 1944 – 27 June 2002) was an English musician, songwriter, singer, film and music producer, who was best known as the original bass guitarist for the English rock band The Who. He was the only member of the band to have formal musical training. 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 instrumental approach used pentatonic lead lines, and a then-unusual treble-rich sound ("full treble, full volume") created by roundwound RotoSound steel bass strings. He was nicknamed "The Ox" and "Thunderfingers," the latter because his digits became a blur across the four-string fretboard. In 2011, he was voted the greatest bassist of all time in a Rolling Stone reader's poll. According to the The Biography Channel, Entwistle is considered by many to be the best bass guitarist that ever lived, and considered to have done for the bass what Jimi Hendrix did for the guitar.
Actors: Chet Atkins (actor), Paul Atkinson (actor), Jeffrey Baxter (actor), Lindsey Buckingham (actor), Steve Cropper (actor), Al Dimeola (actor), Aynsley Dunbar (actor), John Entwistle (actor), David Gilmour (actor), David Harvey (actor), Tony Iommi (actor), Eric Johnson (actor), B.B. King (actor), Sam Kinison (actor), Mark Knopfler (actor),
Genres: Documentary, Music,Actors: Ben Aris (actor), Peter Brace (actor), Arthur Brown (actor), Eric Clapton (actor), Roger Daltrey (actor), John Entwistle (actor), Paul Gurvitz (actor), Elton John (actor), Mylon LeFevre (actor), Steven Longhurst (actor), Keith Moon (actor), Paul Nicholas (actor), Billy Nicholls (actor), Jack Nicholson (actor), Dick Allan (actor),
Plot: Nora Walker is told that her British fighter pilot husband is missing in action and presumed killed in World War II. On V.E. Day, Nora gives birth to their son, who she names Tommy. While Tommy is an adolescent, Nora marries Frank, a shifty camp counselor. Shortly thereafter, Tommy suffers an emotionally traumatic experience associated with his father and step-father, which, based on things told to him at that time, results in him becoming deaf, dumb and blind, a situation which several people exploit for their own pleasure. As Nora tries several things to bring Tommy out of his psychosomatic disabilities, Tommy, now a young man, happens upon pinball as a stimulus. Playing by intuition, Tommy becomes a pinball master, which in turn makes him, and by association Nora and Frank, rich and famous. Nora literally shatters Tommy to his awakening, which ultimately leads to both the family's rise and downfall as people initially try to emulate Tommy's path then rebel against it.
Keywords: based-on-album, based-on-rock-opera, blindness, bully, character-name-in-title, christmas, christmas-decorations, christmas-gift, christmas-lights, christmas-partyThunderfingers Promo featuring John Entwistle, bass legend with the band The Who. This is a promo to the documentary of the same name. A very rare interview shot entirely at his home in the Costwolds, John gives a never seen before insight to his private life, his amazing collection of rare guitars, his passion for antiques and a walk round his home. Shot literally weeks before his untimely death this is one of John's last interviews. Narrated and presented by his friend and fellow virtuoso guitarist, Gordon Giltrap, this is a feast for all guitarists, Who fans worldwide and those who appreciate musical genius. Also featuring rock legends and fellow musicians Rick Wakeman of Yes, Jeff 'Skunk' Baxter of Steely Dan, Lemmy of Motorhead, Bill Wyman of The Rolling Stones, Dave Lambert of The St...
I do not own the copyright to this recording. This video is for historical and educational purposes only. Line-up / Musicians John Entwistle - bass , piano, bass synthesizer, trumpet, synthesizer, French horn, vocals RIP Peter Frampton - electric guitar John Weider - backing vocals, violin (10) Keith Moon - percussion RIP Rod Coombes - drums Jimmy McCulloch - electric guitar RIP Neil Sheppard - keyboards Alan Ross - acoustic guitar Tracks Listing 01.Ten Little Friends 02.Apron Strings 03.I Feel Better 04.Thinkin' It Over 05.Who Cares? 06.I Wonder 07.I Was Just Being Friendly 08.The Window Shopper 09.I Found Out 10.Nightmare (Please Wake Me Up)
John Entwistle (The Who) is not only the bassist of one of the most notable bands on the planet, he was also a bit of a revolutionary when it comes to the role of the bassist within a rock group. With a background in French horn, a propensity for improvisation, and a necessity (due to the unpredictability of Keith Moon) for grounding a rhythm, Entwistle's work is certainly worth studying. Read More on Reverb: https://goo.gl/hbgzGZ Browse The Who Albums on Reverb LP: https://goo.gl/f6Z9KK
John "The Ox" Entwistle's isolated bass track from "Won't Get Fooled Again", performed live by The Who at Shepperton Film Studios, May 25 1978. (Taken from "The Kids Are Alright" bonus dvd.)
From DVD "The John Entwistle Band: LIve"
The incredible John Entwistle in Atlanta 28 september 2000
From DVD "The John Entwistle Band: LIve"
John Entwistle et sa Gibson Thunderbird !
Enjoy John Entwistle in all his glory with this special feature from the DvD edition of the 1979 movie "The Kids Are Alright" John starts playing at 1:25. Tabs by Adrian Holovaty: http://www.soundslice.com/yt/3Lf10U0yZrs/ Thanks Adrian!
John Alec Entwistle (9 October 1944 – 27 June 2002) was an English musician, songwriter, singer, film and music producer, who was best known as the original bass guitarist for the English rock band The Who. He was the only member of the band to have formal musical training. 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 instrumental approach used pentatonic lead lines, and a then-unusual treble-rich sound ("full treble, full volume") created by roundwound RotoSound steel bass strings. He was nicknamed "The Ox" and "Thunderfingers," the latter because his digits became a blur across the four-string fretboard. In 2011, he was voted the greatest bassist of all time in a Rolling Stone reader's poll. According to the The Biography Channel, Entwistle is considered by many to be the best bass guitarist that ever lived, and considered to have done for the bass what Jimi Hendrix did for the guitar.
Entwistle, Luongo & Levi
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You can't see evil, but it's there
Feel its presence, it hangs in the air
When trouble knocks and enters the room
I'll be there
CHORUS
Sometimes things don't go quite the way we plan
Sometimes you have to choose to be a boy or be a man
The signs of life are far and few
It seems at times just me and you
No one listens
No one cares
Who will answer silent prayers
CHORUS
Sometimes things don't go quite the way we plan
Sometimes you have to choose to be a boy or be a man