Personal Info
Birth date
1944-10-09 (80 Years)
Day of death
2002-06-27
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Chiswick, London, England, UK
Also known as
The Who
John Entwistle
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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Top of the Pops
6.6
Overview:
The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s number one pop show.The Simpsons
8.017
Overview:
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.Never Mind the Buzzcocks
6.981
Overview:
Never Mind the Buzzcocks is a comedy panel game show with a pop and rock music theme. The show is infamous for its dry, sarcastic humour and scathing, provocative attacks on the pop industry.Behind the Music
7.167
Overview:
An intimate look into the personal lives of pop music's greatest and most influential artists.Classic Albums
7.7
Overview:
A documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive of a well-known band or musician or that exemplify a stage in the history of music.MTV Rockumentary
7
Overview:
The 30-minute documentaries feature a series of interviews, archive footage, and music of the most influential rock bands and artists of the century.A Silent Voice: The Movie
8.385
Overview:
Shouya Ishida starts bullying the new girl in class, Shouko Nishimiya, because she is deaf. But as the teasing continues, the rest of the class starts to turn on Shouya for his lack of compassion. When they leave elementary school, Shouko and Shouya do not speak to each other again... until an older, wiser Shouya, tormented by his past behaviour, decides he must see Shouko once more. He wants to atone for his sins, but is it already too late...?Tommy
6.513
Overview:
After a series of traumatic childhood events, a psychosomatically deaf, dumb and blind boy becomes a master pinball player and the object of a religious cult.Quadrophenia
7.045
Overview:
Based on the 1973 rock opera album of the same name by The Who, this is the story of 60s teenager Jimmy. At work he slaves in a dead-end job. While after, he shops for tailored suits and rides his scooter as part of the London Mod scene.Woodstock
7.533
Overview:
An intimate look at the Woodstock Music & Art Festival held in Bethel, NY in 1969, from preparation through cleanup, with historic access to insiders, blistering concert footage, and portraits of the concertgoers; negative and positive aspects are shown, from drug use by performers to naked fans sliding in the mud, from the collapse of the fences by the unexpected hordes to the surreal arrival of National Guard helicopters with food and medical assistance for the impromptu city of 500,000.Live Aid
7.9
Overview:
Live Aid was held on 13 July 1985, simultaneously in Wembley Stadium in London, England, and the John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, United States. It was one of the largest scale satellite link-ups and television broadcasts of all time: watched live by an estimated global audience of 1.9 billion, across 150 nations. "It's twelve noon in London, seven AM in Philadelphia, and around the world it's time for Live Aid...!"The Who: The Kids Are Alright
7.3
Overview:
Through concert performances and interviews, this film offers us a comprehensive look at the British pioneer rock group, The Who. It captures their zany craziness and outrageous antics from the initial formation of the group in 1964 to 1978. It notably features the band's last performance with long-term drummer Keith Moon, filmed at Shepperton Studios in May 1978, three months before his death.Monterey Pop
7.35
Overview:
Featuring performances by popular artists of the 1960s, this concert film highlights the music of the 1967 California festival. Although not all musicians who performed at the Monterey Pop Festival are on film, some of the notable acts include the Mamas and the Papas, Simon & Garfunkel, Jefferson Airplane, the Who, Otis Redding, and the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Hendrix's post-performance antics -- lighting a guitar on fire, breaking it and tossing a part into the audience -- are captured.The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus
7.355
Overview:
A 1968 event put together by The Rolling Stones. The film is comprised of two concerts on a circus stage and included such acts as The Who, Taj Mahal, Marianne Faithfull, and Jethro Tull. John Lennon and his fiancee Yoko Ono performed as part of a supergroup called The Dirty Mac, along with Eric Clapton, Mitch Mitchell, and Keith Richards.Live Aid
9.188
Overview:
4 × DVD, The broadcast of the biggest benefit concert in history, organized by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for Ethiopian famine relief. This entry is for the compilation box set released in 2004.The History of Rock 'n' Roll
10
Overview:
The history of rock n' roll and pop music are explored are explored via interviews and footage of well-known music stars.The Who & Special Guests: Live At The Royal Albert Hall
6.5
Overview:
The Who & Special Guests: Live at the Royal Albert Hall is a concert film of The Who's concert on November 27, 2000 at the Royal Albert Hall in London to benefit the Teenage Cancer Trust. Bryan Adams, Noel Gallagher (Oasis), Kelly Jones (Stereophonics), Kennedy, Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam) and Paul Weller joined the Who on stage for a once-in-a-lifetime performance. The concert was also released on CD as Live at the Royal Albert Hall.The Rolling Stones - The First 20 Years
NYR
Overview:
Documentary about the first 20 years of the Rolling Stones with interviews and a lot of rare archive footages all over the world, pictures, TV and live songs 1962-1982 ("Satisfaction", "Jumpin' Jack Flash", "Time Is On My Side" and many more). Hosted by punk star Nina Hagen. Interviews of Mick Jagger, his brother Chris, his father Joe, Keith Richards, Bill Wyman, Ron Wood, Ian Stewart, Bianca Jagger, Paul McCartney, Marianne Faithfull, Rod Stewart, Wendy O'Williams (from the Plasmatics), Diana Ross and Bill Graham (manager).Two Rooms: A Tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupin
6.3
Overview:
This film celebrates the long and successful collaboration of Elton John and Bernie Taupin, including a compilation of Elton John performances and in-depth interviews with both men.Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who
6.9
Overview:
A documentary on The Who, featuring interviews with the band's two surviving members, Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey.An Ox's Tale: The John Entwistle Story
6
Overview:
An intimate portrait of the legendary bass guitarist for The Who. This documentary includes the last footage ever recorded with John Entwistle, and features interviews with Pete Townshend, as well as other major figures in rock history.The Who - The Making of Tommy
9
Overview:
1968 was a time of soul searching for the band - with three badly performing singles behind them they needed a big new idea to put them back at the top and crucially to hold them together as a band. Inspired by Indian spiritual master Meher Baba, Pete Townshend created the character of Tommy, the 'deaf, dumb and blind boy'. Broke and fragmenting when they started recording, the album went on to sell over 20 million copies. In this film, the Who speak for the first time about the making of the iconic album and how its success changed their lives.Lambert & Stamp
7.2
Overview:
In this crazy, chaotic gospel of chance, aspiring filmmakers Chris Stamp and Kit Lambert set out to search for a subject for their underground movie, leading them to discover, mentor, and manage the iconic band known as The Who and create rock 'n' roll history.The Who - At Kilburn 1977
7.8
Overview:
Featuring one of the last public appearances by Keith Moon, the 1977 Kilburn show is a long-sought holy grail for fans of The Who, performing before a select audience on December 15, 1977 at Kilburn. Also included is a much earlier never-before-seen rarity and one of the band's personal favorites, The Who's powerhouse London Coliseum gig from 1969.Concerts for the People of Kampuchea
NYR
Overview:
Organized by Paul McCartney and the United Nations, these concerts were in response to the 1975-79 Khmer Rouge’s reign, where three million persons perished in Cambodia. During the concerts, McCartney brought three generations of popular musicians together. The older generation included McCartney and the Wings, The Who and members of Procol Harum. The middle generation was represented by Queen and members of Led Zeppelin. Most notably, there was the new generation of mainly New Wavers and Punk Rockers, such as The Pretenders, Elvis Costello and The Attractions, Ian Dury and the Blockheads, The Clash, and The Specials.The Who - Live at the London Coliseum 1969
7.9
Overview:
Concert of the Who's first filming of the Rock Opera «Tommy» at London's opera house, the Coliseum, 14 December 1969. At this point, the Who were in full stride, playing behind Tommy and making waves where ever they went. This performance, as rough and raw as it seems, is the Who at their all-time nastiest. Opening with the powerful «Heaven And Hell», the group slays each number — «I Can’t Explain», «Fortune Teller», «Tattoo» — before ascending the mountain of conceptual copiousness.The Lost Paths
NYR
Overview:
Series of three short 'Pop Films' directed between 1966 - 67 for French television by Philippe Garrel. Includes footage of The Living Theater in rehearsal, interviews with Julian Beck and Judith Malina, Donovan in concert and The Who in the studio recording 'Pictures of Lily'. Re-broadcast on INA in 1984.Acting
TBAThe Who - Live at the Silverdome as Himself
TBAThe Who at Live Aid as Unknown
TBARock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Message of Love as Self
TBATHE WHO Live At The Chicago Amphitheater 1979 as Himself
2022The Who: One Band's Explosive Story as Self - The Who Member
2015It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC as Unknown
2015The Who: French TV Archives 1965-1967 as Unknown
2014Woodstock: Untold Stories Revisited as Self
2014The Who: Sensation—The Story of Tommy as Himself
2014Lambert & Stamp as Himself
2013The Who - The Making of Tommy as Himself
2013Quadrophenia: Can You See the Real Me? as Himself
2012The Who: Live in Texas '75 as Himself
2011The Who: Purple Hearts and Power Chords as Unknown
2009Woodstock: Untold Stories as Unknown
2009The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970 as Himselft
2008The Who - At Kilburn 1977 as bass
2008The Who - Live at the London Coliseum 1969 as Himself - bass, vocals
2007Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who as Self (archive footage)
2006The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests as John Entwistle
2006An Ox's Tale: The John Entwistle Story as Himself (archive)
2006The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests as Self
2005The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live as Self - Bass
2004Live Aid as Unknown
2002Monterey Pop: The Outtake Performances as Unknown
2002Rising Low as Himself
2000The Who & Special Guests: Live At The Royal Albert Hall as Self - Bass / Vocals
1999Classic Albums: The Who - Who's Next as Self
1999The Who - Who's Next 1971-2023 as Self
1998Listening to You: The Who Live at the Isle of Wight as Himself
1997Behind the Music (1 Episode) as Self
1997Classic Albums (1 Episode) as Self
1996Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1 Episode) as Self
1996The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus as Self - Bass
1995The History of Rock 'n' Roll as Self
1994A Celebration: The Music of Pete Townshend and The Who as Self
1994The Who: Maximum R&B Live as Himself
1991Two Rooms: A Tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupin as Self - Guest
1991The Wind in the Willows as Unknown
1991Guitar as Self
1989The Simpsons (1 Episode) as John Entwistle (voice)
1989The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy as Self - Bass Guitars, Vocals
1989MTV Rockumentary (1 Episode) as Unknown
1985Live Aid as Self
1984The Who: Live from Toronto as Unknown
1983The Who Rocks America 1982 as Himself
1982The Rolling Stones - The First 20 Years as Self
1982The Who: Live at Shea Stadium 1982 as Self
1981Concerts for the People of Kampuchea as Self
1979The Who: The Kids Are Alright as Himself
1975Tommy as Himself
1975Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1 Episode) as Self - The Who
1974Rockpalast (1 Episode) as Unknown
1970The Who – Live At Tanglewood 1970 as Himself
1970Woodstock as Self - The Who
1968Monterey Pop as Self - The Who
1967The Lost Paths as Himself
1966Carousella as himself
1964Top of the Pops (1, 1 Episode) as Self, Unknown
Sound
2016A Silent Voice: The Movie ... Theme Song Performance
1999Classic Albums: The Who - Who's Next ... Original Music Composer
1979Quadrophenia ... Music Producer, Music Director
Production
1979Quadrophenia ... Executive Producer
Writing
1975Tommy ... Original Story