John Entwistle

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John Entwistle

Born October 9, 1944 · Chiswick, London, England, UK

Died June 27, 2002 · aged 57

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 pe…

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A Silent Voice: The MovieA Silent Voice: The Movie · 2016
A Silent Voice: The Movie
8.42016
MovieAnimationDrama
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...?
TommyTommy · 1975
Tommy
6.51975
MovieDramaMusic
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.
QuadropheniaQuadrophenia · 1979
Quadrophenia
7.01979
MovieDramaMusic
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.
Live AidLive Aid · 2004
Live Aid
9.22004
MovieMusic
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 Who: Who's Next - Life House Super Deluxe EditionThe Who: Who's Next - Life House Super Deluxe Edition · 2023
The Who: Who's Next - Life House Super Deluxe Edition
2023
Movie
WHO’S NEXT / LIFE HOUSE Super Deluxe Edition contains 10-CDs all remastered from original tapes by long time Who engineer Jon Astley as well as a Blu-ray Audio disc with newly made Atmos & 5.1 surround mixes of the original album and 14 additional tracks by Steven Wilson. The set features 155 total tracks with 89 unreleased tracks/mixes & another 57 previously released tracks with a fresh remix. Included are demos, singles, studio sessions, 2 complete concerts, 100-pg hard back book with new liner notes & imagery & a 172-pg Life House graphic novel.
The Who: Quadrophenia Super Deluxe EditionThe Who: Quadrophenia Super Deluxe Edition · 2026
The Who: Quadrophenia Super Deluxe Edition
2026
MovieMusic
A five-CD box set of Quadrophenia with a 2011 remaster of the original double album and including two CDs of Pete’s demos and a fifth disc of eight tracks remixed in 5.1 DVD-A surround sound. Limited edition, housed in a hard slip-case.
Classic Albums: The Who - Who's NextClassic Albums: The Who - Who's Next · 1999
Classic Albums: The Who - Who's Next
7.51999
MovieMusicDocumentary
In this 1999 documentary, Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey and John Entwistle discuss the making of what many consider the Who's greatest testament to Townshend's songwriting talent: their classic album "Who's Next." Others close to the group weigh in with insights about the late Keith Moon's importance to the band. The retrospective also features unseen performances of tunes from the platter, including "Won't Get Fooled Again" and "Baba O'Riley."
The Who:  Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970 · 2009
The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970
8.32009
MovieMusic
Mod rockers The Who are captured live by director Murray Lerner at the legendary Isle of Wight festival in 1970, attended by 600,000 people. All the old classics are included in a typically energetic set; Moon the Loon, Roger the Dodger and Pete... the guitarist. And John Entwistle on bass.

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Woodstock: Untold StoriesWoodstock: Untold Stories · 2009
Woodstock: Untold Stories
2009
MovieDocumentaryMusic
2 hours of musical performances from Woodstock which weren't included in the original Woodstock film. Joan Baez: "{I Live} One Day at a Time" (4:17) Country Joe McDonald: "Flying High" (2:21) Santana: "Evil Ways" (3:56) Canned Heat: "I'm Her Man" (5.33) Canned Heat: "On the Road Again" (10.49) Mountain: "Beside the Sea" (3:38) Mountain: "Southbound Train" (6:17) The Grateful Dead: "Turn on Your Love Light" (37:44) Creedence Clearwater Revival: "Born on the Bayou" (5:12) Creedence Clearwater Revival: "I've Put a Spell On You" (4:10) Creedence Clearwater Revival: "Keep on Chooglin" (9:25) The Who: "We're Not Going to Take It" (9:07) The Who: "My Generation" (7:36) Jefferson Airplane: "3/5 of a Mile in 10 Seconds" (5:40) Joe Cocker: "Something's Coming On" (4:14) Johnny Winter: "Mean Town Blues" (10:52) Paul Butterfield: "Morning Sunrise" (8:26) Sha Na Na: "Teen Angel" (3:21)