The definitive no-holds-barred biography of John Entwistle, The
Who's legendary bass guitarist It is an unequivocal fact that in
terms of rock bands, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and the Who
represent Year Zero; the beginning of all things, ground-breakers
all. To that end, John Entwistle - the Who's beloved bassist - is
also without question one of the most important and influential
figures in the annals of rock. He is also among an even more
rarefied few by virtue of his being such a fascinating, transfixing
and gloriously oversized character. However, Entwistle has not been
the subject of a major biography. Likely, this was due to no-one
being able to gain close access to the subject himself: the still
in many other respects enigmatic Entwistle's enduring legacy has
been carefully guarded by his surviving family. With the full
co-operation of the Entwistle family, The Ox will correct this
oversight and in doing so, shine a long overdue light on one of the
single greatest, and most impactful figures in rock history.
Drawing on his own notes for an unfinished autobiography that he
started before his death in 2002 (and which will be quoted from
extensively), as well as his personal archives and interviews with
his family and friends, The Ox will give readers a
never-before-seen glimpse into the two very distinct poles of John
Entwistle. On the one hand, he was the rock star incarnate, being
larger than life, self-obsessed to a fault, and proudly and almost
defiantly so. Extravagant with money, he famously shipped two
vintage American cars across the Atlantic without having so much as
a driver's license, built exponentially bigger and grandiose bars
into every home he owned, and amassed an extraordinary collection
of possessions, from arachnids, armor, and weaponry, to his
patented Cuban-heeled boots. But beneath this fame and flutter, he
was also a man of simple tastes and traditional opinions. He was a
devoted father and family man who loved nothing more than to wake
up to a full English breakfast, or to have a supper of fish, chips,
and a pint at his local pub. After his untimely death, many of
these stories were shuttered away into the memories of his family,
friends, and loved ones, but now, for the first time, The Ox will
introduce us to the man behind the myth-the iconic and inimitable
John Entwistle.
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