Pete Townsend was the musical genius of the WHO. I'd put him as the number one most talented musician ever. All of the music, lyrics, arrangement, composition, etc., was all done by Pete. Then the boys we're brought in to record the final product. I will admit that John was definitely one of the most awesome to ever slappa da bass. They were all awesome at their respective positions.
@@jasonlacroix6083 Pete wasn't a very exceptional guitarist though while John was very unique in his approach and his effectiveness. You don't know much about that if you're not really into bass but John had a lot of very good tips for bass players even if he never really talked much about it. The way he plays is really special and it's a very no nonsense approach which is the total opposite of Pete. Pete was always about show while John did what he had to do to get those sounds. Not saying that show is a bad thing but Pete as a musician was good but as a guitarist very mediocre. John as a bassist was exceptional and as a musician also pretty good but definitely didn't have the same visions as Pete
@@Homanjer the Ox was one of the best ever. No doubt about it. He'd be at the top of the list. I can agree that Pete would barely make it on a list of great guitarists. But, there is no WHO without Pete. Pete is a unique example for which there is no comparison. The rest of the band only recorded it and played it live. No other band I know of has ever worked that way. Pete's genius is unmatched.
@@jasonlacroix6083 I don't think that's fair. John played a huge part in the sound of the Who and that wasn't Pete's making. Keith played his own stuff as well. Sure many of the compositions were Pete's but I'm willing to bet that if these guys weren't together and Pete would've recorded this stuff with random session musicians that they would've never gotten any traction. The band was known for its live performances and as Billy Sheehan has already said you don't become a good musician by writing good songs. You become a good musician by playing live. And you can see how drastically different the live performances were from the records. Different tempos, different keys, additional elements, medleys and so on. The band got traction because of the amazing live shows and with many bands back then they would've also made a living playing covers if they did it in that style.
@@jasonlacroix6083 You’re like Tom Sholtz assuming that Boston would be nothing without him and that he was the most important person ever. But in Boston’s case, we all know how they were nothing without Brad Delp, and so it goes for The Who. No one is saying that Pete’s not important, but I don’t think any sensible person would say that John, Keith, and Roger were basically back up musicians as you seem to be saying. Sorry bud, I don’t mean to offend you, but you’re just wrong on this one. The whole point of a band is that you make it happen as a team, together. Without the others, The Who as we know it wouldn’t exist today. Maybe it would still be good, but it wouldn’t be the same.
I was there. I had always been a big Who fan, but I left this concert softly muttering to myself about Townsend's astonishing, blazing lead guitar. Nice to see it again!
Absolutely, he was on fire around this time and for a little while after. His playing was so aggressive and expressive during the 2001 concert for NYC as well
@@helenbryant404 How was Pino? From what I've seen of him, he does not hold a cand3le to John. The mold was made, and never to be made again. I'm just expecting more than that.
@@chrisk920 oh please! This was a year ago! I can’t say I remember. But of course nobody can take the place of The Ox. Mainly because nobody else would get away with playing anywhere near as loudly as he ever did…
John Entwistle had hands the size of which could palm a basketball. O yeah, and he mastered the instrument as good as anyone. Besides,.......WHO else could get away with wearing a Green colored Leather Jacket!
The shadow cast by the Beatles, Stones, and Led Zeppelin was big. As the years pass, we appreciate The Who more, like their song in Top Gun 2 and classic "Eminence Front," etc.
What an incredible performance. I like it all. Pete's cuts it up on his guitar and John's fingers flying across the frets with Roger's still shrill voice and Zack Starkey does as well as Keith, they are still number one and kick the stones ass.
Hard to compare the Who and the Stones-- because they are different- They both wrote great songs, and rocked out on stage, with great singers and great guitarists!!!!!!
America may have invented rock and the blues, but it was the Brits who perfected it and took it to a whole different level, to many bands to possible even name. I am not either just a lover of good music. Cheers
Loved what America was doing in the 60’s and 70’s but holy fuck England was killing it. The Beatles, The Who, the Stones, Led Zeppelin, Queen, Pink Floyd, Yes, Deep Purple and so many more.
i heard this version tonight on my local shitty fm "classic rock" station. i had never heard it before. i know it's this version because they said the year and the venue. i.m a big who fan and townshend solo fan as well. my only quandry is what to do with the 4 yabbo's who gave this a thumbs down.
No other bass player in rock plays LEAD bass. Was fortunate enough to hear him really cut loose at Hollywood Bowl. It brings tears to my eyes to this day. RIP John. You are missed.
With all due respect to Pete, he stated that if it weren't for Link Wray, he wouldn't have picked up the guitar. Pete took some of Link's ideas and attitude and ran with it.
This is 22 years after Keith Moon, now 20 years ago, today Zak Starkey is 22 years older than Keith Moon was when he died, can that much time have really passed.
On the Quad tour in - maybe 2012ish - they did the tribute to John and then Pete proceeded to explode. It took the rest of the show to a level I didn't know existed.
Simply Amazing... I knew John but then I knew the band back then before they were ... enough said - once upon a time when we were all young - Ricky Tick Days in Windsor and later years at John's at Quarwood in Stow on the Wold... sadly missed days - End!
The best rythym section ever Keith Moon on drums and John Entwistle on bass. That is why they were the best live band in rock history. I have seen them 20+ times
I was there that night--saw and heard that entire John Entwistle trademark bass solo! Called out, "You the man, John!" when he finished. Great night!!!!
I guess Pete Townshend always saw himself as a songwriter, not as a "guitarhero". He's a great rhythm player, but John Entwistle was the instrumental hotshot.
Cause he was and is a very boring rock star ( off stage ) didn't do any drink or drugs or mess around with groupies much. His bandmates lived a much harder rock and roll lifestyle and I guess it started to show
John was by far the best bass player, Pete is Amazing... Zak bridges the gap between Moon and Ringo. My favorite part is when the Mike goes out on Roger. He wasn't going to take that , and you can tell it was Roger-1 microphone-0😄
The Who in concert... a short video of just 14 minutes of pure adrenaline... A "short video" to drink in one go... their music is "boiling lava that flows through the veins and goes straight to the heart". Compliments ...
Followed John and The Who since I was ten years old and they released their first album.. To call John a "Rock bassplayer" doesn't do it.. That is too easy.. I look at him as an "inventive genious bass instrument musician" .. Nobody before him did what he did.. It's like he invented his own genre, somehow.. There are other fantastic bassplayers out there.. But cannot be compared, since John was unique..
The look on John’s face at the end seemed to indicate a little frustration with his Bass. To anybody else, that would’ve been the Solo of a lifetime. However, as far as John was concerned, he was just warming up for the rest of the show.
I Was So Lucky To See Them 4 Times Twice in 76 , once in 80 And Again in 82 So Greatful I Did Especially March 27th 76 Winterland Show My First Concert At 13 The Wide Eyed Look I Had So Said A Friend With Me ,,Entwistle ,And Bill Wyman Is The Reason I Picked up A Bass And Learned But I Will ,,Never Reach There Ability Esp Entwistle
WHEN IS THE LAST TIME IN ANYBODY'S LIFE DID THEY HEAR A BASS GUITARIST PLAY LIKE JOHN ENTWISTLE??? NEVER !! YOU NEVER WILL HEAR ANOTHER ONE LIKE HIM IN YOUR WHOLE LIFETIME.. WOW... THANK YOU JOHN FOR YOUR MUSICIANSHIP... WOW,,, DOESN'T EVEN COME CLOSE.. I LOVE ""THE WHO""
The Who had it all. They were exceptional showmen in an era where concerts were still about the music first and they brought some of the best music out there to the stage. If that isn't a winning combination what is?
Two years before John The Ox died. RIP John. (1944-2002)
This is why The Who is the greatest Rock n’ Roll Band of ALL TIME!
Bass is my favorite instrument and John is the greatest bassist ever.
This is why John Entwistle is best rock bassist of all time.
Don't be so judgemental. The guy from Foreigner was ok too.... sometimes.
@@richardk6659 must be sniffing farts
@@richardk6659 If this was meant as a joke: this joke has not worked!
His green jacket?
just amazing. massive loss to the planet
There's no Who without Entwistle.. magical
Pete Townsend was the musical genius of the WHO. I'd put him as the number one most talented musician ever. All of the music, lyrics, arrangement, composition, etc., was all done by Pete. Then the boys we're brought in to record the final product. I will admit that John was definitely one of the most awesome to ever slappa da bass. They were all awesome at their respective positions.
@@jasonlacroix6083 Pete wasn't a very exceptional guitarist though while John was very unique in his approach and his effectiveness. You don't know much about that if you're not really into bass but John had a lot of very good tips for bass players even if he never really talked much about it. The way he plays is really special and it's a very no nonsense approach which is the total opposite of Pete. Pete was always about show while John did what he had to do to get those sounds. Not saying that show is a bad thing but Pete as a musician was good but as a guitarist very mediocre. John as a bassist was exceptional and as a musician also pretty good but definitely didn't have the same visions as Pete
@@Homanjer the Ox was one of the best ever. No doubt about it. He'd be at the top of the list. I can agree that Pete would barely make it on a list of great guitarists. But, there is no WHO without Pete. Pete is a unique example for which there is no comparison. The rest of the band only recorded it and played it live. No other band I know of has ever worked that way. Pete's genius is unmatched.
@@jasonlacroix6083 I don't think that's fair. John played a huge part in the sound of the Who and that wasn't Pete's making. Keith played his own stuff as well. Sure many of the compositions were Pete's but I'm willing to bet that if these guys weren't together and Pete would've recorded this stuff with random session musicians that they would've never gotten any traction. The band was known for its live performances and as Billy Sheehan has already said you don't become a good musician by writing good songs. You become a good musician by playing live. And you can see how drastically different the live performances were from the records. Different tempos, different keys, additional elements, medleys and so on. The band got traction because of the amazing live shows and with many bands back then they would've also made a living playing covers if they did it in that style.
@@jasonlacroix6083 You’re like Tom Sholtz assuming that Boston would be nothing without him and that he was the most important person ever. But in Boston’s case, we all know how they were nothing without Brad Delp, and so it goes for The Who. No one is saying that Pete’s not important, but I don’t think any sensible person would say that John, Keith, and Roger were basically back up musicians as you seem to be saying. Sorry bud, I don’t mean to offend you, but you’re just wrong on this one. The whole point of a band is that you make it happen as a team, together. Without the others, The Who as we know it wouldn’t exist today. Maybe it would still be good, but it wouldn’t be the same.
Roger Daltrey has just as much stage charisma as Mick Jagger or Freddie Mercury....into his craft!
Plus he can play a MEAN harmonica.
Pete uses a very interesting technique in his soloing. Fingerpicking and using a pick. He switches back and forth real quick. Cool
This man didn't learn the bass. The bass learned him
There is truth to your words.
Entwhistle-- (Thunderfingers) was one of these best R+R bass players ever-- Jack Bruce was another---
@@thomasfoss9963 What's that?
John entwistle was the king of the bass guitar hes my hero and to many others .. rest in peace the ox
What a stunning bass solo
It does not even seem rehearsed. They got amazing 60 years ago and just kept getting better. What a treat to watch!
They are just astonishing!!
6:07 - 9:16 = John Entwistle's bass-playing.......wow........
Check out the Live at the Royal Albert hall , even Better.
This is why The Who cannot be topped!!!!!!!!!
I was there. I had always been a big Who fan, but I left this concert softly muttering to myself about Townsend's astonishing, blazing lead guitar. Nice to see it again!
He stepped up his game for this tour.
Saw them several times with Ox & Zak. Fucking balls out brilliant!!!! Amazing shows!!!!
Absolutely, he was on fire around this time and for a little while after. His playing was so aggressive and expressive during the 2001 concert for NYC as well
Oh yeah!
The Who are just so exciting! Never a dull moment and exceptional musical skills.
I can't wait to see them at the end of the week!
He was that but not because of this maybe live at Leeds
@@helenbryant404 How was Pino? From what I've seen of him, he does not hold a cand3le to John. The mold was made, and never to be made again. I'm just expecting more than that.
@@chrisk920 oh please! This was a year ago! I can’t say I remember. But of course nobody can take the place of The Ox. Mainly because nobody else would get away with playing anywhere near as loudly as he ever did…
I love The Who. The ox was the best. Glad I had the chance of seeing him live.
Simply light years ahead of any bass player ....................!
King size.
That's bass GUITARIST!!!
John was incredible.. no one could,.....or can equal...
nao
Didn't bother ta just Master the bastard-
#THEOX re-invented the bloody thing‼
i was blessed to see a live John Entwistle bass solo during the 1990s quadrophenia tour.
Same here. August of 1997.
@@chrisreich40same!
Obviously...John was the "king of rock bass."
Hence, one of his nicknames.... " Hendrix of the bass. "
When Entwistle solos, you all shut up and enjoy. No guitar needed no nothing. Just John and his bass
And Zak's drums.
@@matthewcassar1395 moon was better
John Entwistle had hands the size of which could palm a basketball. O yeah, and he mastered the instrument as good as anyone. Besides,.......WHO else could get away with wearing a Green colored Leather Jacket!
snappy dresser, he had a lot of those jackets, black, grey, blue, red, green, even a black and white tiger print, i really love his style !
Ohhh... th OX was amazing!!! He's was the BEST!!!!
How did Ox wear those thick leather jackets on stage?
The shadow cast by the Beatles, Stones, and Led Zeppelin was big. As the years pass, we appreciate The Who more, like their song in Top Gun 2 and classic "Eminence Front," etc.
Very good one. The last time I saw them. The band was tight, Pete sounding a bit like Jeff Beck at times, to my untrained ear. Excellent!
What an incredible performance. I like it all. Pete's cuts it up on his guitar and John's fingers flying across the frets with Roger's still shrill voice and Zack Starkey does as well as Keith, they are still number one and kick the stones ass.
You're joking; right?
@@charlesprest1247 nope he's not. Mick is just sad.
Yup. Better than the Stone I’ve always thought. Yup
Hard to compare the Who and the Stones-- because they are different- They both wrote great songs, and rocked out on stage, with great singers and great guitarists!!!!!!
The Who are consistently tight live. The Stones not so much.
John Entwistle had a pretty good backing band.
America may have invented rock and the blues, but it was the Brits who perfected it and took it to a whole different level, to many bands to possible even name. I am not either just a lover of good music. Cheers
Loved what America was doing in the 60’s and 70’s but holy fuck England was killing it. The Beatles, The Who, the Stones, Led Zeppelin, Queen, Pink Floyd, Yes, Deep Purple and so many more.
The Cure, The smiths, Joy Division, New Order, Siouxsie
@@patriciosotelo9007 Police, Tears for Fears etc...but...Echo and the Bunnymen ruled them all
@@mikewhittenmusic Echo and the bunnymen is a fucking awesome band
Lol when he mic went out on Daltrey.
This is John Entwistle's show
He smacked it, and got it going again...like a true live performer. Lol.
There are 2 types of bass guitarists: John Entwistle, and every other one who WISHES he were John Entwistle...
Johnny Twinkle passed just two years later.
i heard this version tonight on my local shitty fm "classic rock" station. i had never heard it before. i know it's this version because they said the year and the venue. i.m a big who fan and townshend solo fan as well. my only quandry is what to do with the 4 yabbo's who gave this a thumbs down.
Jeff Campbell Young man, I’ve looked at the comments and I’m not seeing any “thumbs down “ . Were they taken away ?
I can't think of a Who song I don't like, but I know this is my favorite.(and album)
The Ox really was brilliant. Simply, the #1 all time bass player in the history of Rock&Roll!
🤍 the 🐃
He would be in my top few as well, with Jack Bruce and John Paul Jones in whatever order They are all good
No other bass player in rock plays LEAD bass. Was fortunate enough to hear him really cut loose at Hollywood Bowl. It brings tears to my eyes to this day. RIP John. You are missed.
The Ox was ALWAYS brillant !!! Period 🤟
Hahaha
Oh John you were the best by far!
Tapping on a bass...playing lead bass....only one man capable and he is wearing a green leather jacket in this video.
It was there that incredible night and the band never sounded better. Awesome show!
I saw them in '82 and '89 - both in Oakland. This tour was the best of the 3. Saw them the next night in Marysville.
Amazing solos from Pete and John
Pete Townshend invented rock guitar
J G At least he didn’t stick the whammy bar through his hand like he did one night in Toronto
With all due respect to Pete, he stated that if it weren't for Link Wray, he wouldn't have picked up the guitar. Pete took some of Link's ideas and attitude and ran with it.
This is 22 years after Keith Moon, now 20 years ago, today Zak Starkey is 22 years older than Keith Moon was when he died, can that much time have really passed.
Indeed , Entwhistle Forever !
On the Quad tour in - maybe 2012ish - they did the tribute to John and then Pete proceeded to explode. It took the rest of the show to a level I didn't know existed.
He was a bass guitar God
1:03 Ox cuts loose with spectacular stage antics. LOL
Lemmy was asked who is the best bass player ever, his reply was John Entwistle and there isn’t a second place.
What an outstanding performance. I wish I could have been there. Amazing musical talent.
Brings back very happy memories of my best friend Terry the most dedicated WHO fan I have ever known Rest in peace Buddy
Simply Amazing... I knew John but then I knew the band back then before they were ... enough said - once upon a time when we were all young - Ricky Tick Days in Windsor and later years at John's at Quarwood in Stow on the Wold... sadly missed days - End!
Bloody hell mate‼😲You've got stories.....I've got time......would adore just sitting and listening👂😘💕🤟😎🇬🇧
I’d love to buy you a drink and hear some stories!
At 6:00 Watch John Entwistle doing the base.. That's why he's called the best bassist.. He's definitely living up to his sobriquet Thunder Fingers.
The best rythym section ever Keith Moon on drums and John Entwistle on bass. That is why they were the best live band in rock history. I have seen them 20+ times
That's not Keith Moonie.
@@davidcox3329 Zak Starkey. Joined the band in 1996.
I was there that night--saw and heard that entire John Entwistle trademark bass solo! Called out, "You the man, John!" when he finished. Great night!!!!
After listening to John play his solo I sort of feel bad for Pete
Pete took it right back with the solo after.
Pete was quoted once as saying, " After hearing John play on "Can you see the real me" that I realized John was truly the "Lead" guitarist of The Who"
I guess Pete Townshend always saw himself as a songwriter, not as a "guitarhero". He's a great rhythm player, but John Entwistle was the instrumental hotshot.
Gotta love em both, Pete's noisy, chaotic solos are amazing too.
Pete's a great guitarist
Impressed by how young Roger looks on this. He looks like 20 years younger than his bandmates.
Cause he was and is a very boring rock star ( off stage ) didn't do any drink or drugs or mess around with groupies much. His bandmates lived a much harder rock and roll lifestyle and I guess it started to show
Amazing. I have never heard a base solo like that. The Ox is the greatest.
The who super banda de rock estrellas del rock
pete's solo is so cool, that train horn emulation with the guitar - love it
Pete with unmatched improve skills .... scrawling blues solo. The greatest most inventive player of his generation
Damn he could play bass!!
No one can replace Keith but I like Zak
John was by far the best bass player, Pete is Amazing... Zak bridges the gap between Moon and Ringo. My favorite part is when the Mike goes out on Roger. He wasn't going to take that , and you can tell it was Roger-1 microphone-0😄
ENTWHISTLE! There will never be another THUNDERFINGERS!
Emtwistle and Jack Bruce, the two greatest lead bassists.
Jack Bruce couldn't touch Chris squire.
100% agree with you. Would’ve loved to see those 2 on stage together
That is excellence..master musicians giving their all,
master musicians giving their best..thanks for posting this
Even the dusty end of John and Pete's fret boards got to join in. Good times!
Pete townshend simply guitar god he s of the page with his playing outstanding version fave album Quadrophenia listened to this 1985
The Who in concert...
a short video of just 14 minutes of pure adrenaline...
A "short video" to drink in one go... their music is "boiling lava that flows through the veins and goes straight to the heart".
Compliments ...
I'm actually a singer and guitarist myself. (Lead and Rhythm) but I've got to say the 2 best Bassists of all time are John Entwistle and John Deacon
This is BADASS! what a ride!
Grateful to see em 19 years later at the Hollywood Bowl...
Followed John and The Who since I was ten years old and they released their first album.. To call John a "Rock bassplayer" doesn't do it.. That is too easy.. I look at him as an "inventive genious bass instrument musician" .. Nobody before him did what he did.. It's like he invented his own genre, somehow..
There are other fantastic bassplayers out there.. But cannot be compared, since John was unique..
You bet!!!! The Ox and Jack Bruce are by far my 2 favorite bass players!
5:39
Roger becomes possessed and Entwistle takes shortly over.
The rock n roll devil is a good one !!
The look on John’s face at the end seemed to indicate a little frustration with his Bass.
To anybody else, that would’ve been the Solo of a lifetime.
However, as far as John was concerned, he was just warming up for the rest of the show.
It is a good bass solo. I hope I can play like this one day..... :)
No words for the Ox End of
You think Entwhistle knew his scales? Awesome.
Maybe 1 or 2 lol
Ironically, he was the only one who was classically-trained. Played brass before bass.
anyone knows the leather jacket that John is always wearing??
i want to find it but it seems impossible..
John E était le plus grand bassiste de rock. Sans lui la machine infernale des Who n'aurait pas aussi bien tourné. RIP.
Wondetful band.....i saw them in 1979 at arenes de frejus.....
Huge thx for the UP ~ outstanding & most memorable performance ! ( :
Anyone who knows a damn thing about Bass knows the OX is King.
John is with Keith in heaven. Best rhythm section of all time. Rest in peace. 🙏🙏🎸🥁
Thunderfingers!!
I Was So Lucky To See Them 4 Times Twice in 76 , once in 80 And Again in 82 So Greatful I Did Especially March 27th 76 Winterland Show My First Concert At 13 The Wide Eyed Look I Had So Said A Friend With Me ,,Entwistle ,And Bill Wyman Is The Reason I Picked up A Bass And Learned But I Will ,,Never Reach There Ability Esp Entwistle
Simply great!
Astonishing performance, at times jazz like in the improvisations, and morphing into prog rock at the end. Incredible expressive art
WHEN IS THE LAST TIME IN ANYBODY'S LIFE DID THEY HEAR A BASS GUITARIST PLAY LIKE JOHN ENTWISTLE??? NEVER !! YOU NEVER WILL HEAR ANOTHER ONE LIKE HIM IN YOUR WHOLE LIFETIME.. WOW... THANK YOU JOHN FOR YOUR MUSICIANSHIP... WOW,,, DOESN'T EVEN COME CLOSE.. I LOVE ""THE WHO""
The greatest bass player Ever
Hes jamming with Jack,John ,Jimi and Neil now
extreme genius in the studio. incandescent on stage. drummer has monster pedigree. the ox has his blood up too.
Magnifico.😭
Always were a FOUR ring circus!
Roger's voice went through a rough patch here. His voice sounds better now, 20 years later.
I was there that night. Yes, it took Roger half the show for his voice to warm up.
The Who had it all. They were exceptional showmen in an era where concerts were still about the music first and they brought some of the best music out there to the stage. If that isn't a winning combination what is?
John and Zak kind of had fusion thing going on there. I think he adds more to the group than the others who stood in for Keith.
Largely because Keith trained Zak on drums when Zak was still a kid.
This is why Zack was such a perfect fit…listen to him gel with Entwhistle!
John never fades, he just waits and holds it all together. That is why I love the mn an
Quadrophenia is perfect.
How did his tech get the strings so low?
I love this song and this group. My favorite band
Great band that makes rock n roll look easy 👌
Zak Starsky on drums