John Entwistle
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Summary
John Entwistle was born on October 9, 1944[1], in Chiswick[2]. He died on June 27, 2002[3], in Las Vegas[4]. He worked as a singer-songwriter[5], bassist[6], guitarist[7], horn player[8], and vocalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.51% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18,061 views/month, #5,142 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11]
- Occupation: composer[12], manufacturer[13], record producer[14], musician[15]
- Educated at: Ark Acton Academy[16]
- Award received: Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[17]
- Member of: The Who[18], John Entwistle Band[19]
- Influenced by: Duane Eddy[20], James Jamerson[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Genre: rock music[23], art rock[24], hard rock[25], power pop[26]
- Record label: MCA Inc.[27], Atco Records[28], Decca[29], Polydor[30]
- Discography: John Entwistle discography[31]
- Commons category: John Entwistle[32]
- Voice type: tenor[33]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[34]
- Family name: Entwistle[35]
- Given name: John[36], Alec[37]
- Official website: http://www.johnentwistle.com[38]
- Topic's main category: Category:John Entwistle[39]
- Manner of death: accidental death[40]
- Instrument: bass guitar[41], horn[42], guitar[43], voice[44], trumpet[45], trombone[46], upright piano[47], harmonica[48]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[49]
- Topic has template: Template:John Entwistle[50]
- Nickname: The Ox[51]
- Birth name: John Alec Entwistle[52]
- Name in native language: John Entwistle[53]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[54]
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Country: GB[55]
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Began / founded: 1944-10-09[56]
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Ended / dissolved: 2002-06-27[57]
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Genre(s): hard rock, heavy metal, rock[58]
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Community tags: 2008 universal fire victim, hard rock, heavy metal, rock, rock & roll[59]
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MusicBrainz ID: 384d6827-3b17-43bc-acf6-92e618b8ec83[60]
Why It Matters
John Entwistle has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]
He has been cited as an influence by Steve Harris[63], a bassist[64], b. 1956[65], of United Kingdom[66], specialised in heavy metal music[67].
FAQs
Where was John Entwistle born?
John Entwistle's place of birth was Chiswick[2].
Where did John Entwistle die?
John Entwistle died in Las Vegas[4].
What did John Entwistle do for work?
John Entwistle worked as a singer-songwriter[5], bassist[6], guitarist[7], horn player[8], and vocalist[9].
Where did John Entwistle go to school?
John Entwistle was educated at Ark Acton Academy[16].
What awards did John Entwistle receive?
Honors received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[17].
Who did John Entwistle influence?
John Entwistle has been cited as an influence by Steve Harris[63].