It's officially been 12 years since John Entwistle left this planet and, yet, the thunderous roar of his bass still echoes through the minds of millions; as if he was still here shredding.
I still remembering, as a young guitarrist, attemplting to learn Who songs. I always felt something was missing, like I was playing the song correctly but it just sounded empty. It just needed something else. ...Then I picked up my bass.
That's when I realized: The Who would have never been The Who, without The Ox. Basslines that not only served the song, but worked in cohesion with Moon and Townshend to take it to a whole 'nother level. It's absolutely no wonder why he's often recognized as one of the greatest, if not, THE greatest bass player in rock music.
I guess the reason I write this thread is because I'm still dumbfounded by his style, his power and his contribution to what a "Rock Bassist" can/should actually do. He's one of those players whose technique is unorthodox, his approach is different from the norm and, still, twelve years after his death, he's still inspiring and impressing us.
If anyone would like to share their experiences, thoughts, or comments about anything from his tone, to his composition, to simply the man himself, go right ahead! I know that I will take this day to blast some Who tracks, and finally attempt to learn 5:15.
Keep at it, Thunderfingers. We'll see you again someday.
I still remembering, as a young guitarrist, attemplting to learn Who songs. I always felt something was missing, like I was playing the song correctly but it just sounded empty. It just needed something else. ...Then I picked up my bass.
That's when I realized: The Who would have never been The Who, without The Ox. Basslines that not only served the song, but worked in cohesion with Moon and Townshend to take it to a whole 'nother level. It's absolutely no wonder why he's often recognized as one of the greatest, if not, THE greatest bass player in rock music.
I guess the reason I write this thread is because I'm still dumbfounded by his style, his power and his contribution to what a "Rock Bassist" can/should actually do. He's one of those players whose technique is unorthodox, his approach is different from the norm and, still, twelve years after his death, he's still inspiring and impressing us.
If anyone would like to share their experiences, thoughts, or comments about anything from his tone, to his composition, to simply the man himself, go right ahead! I know that I will take this day to blast some Who tracks, and finally attempt to learn 5:15.
Keep at it, Thunderfingers. We'll see you again someday.
