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Book SynopsisThe 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 o
Trade Review
Powerful biography . . . Fans of The Who wanting insight into the enigmatic band member need look no further * Publishers Weekly *
Rollicking new biography * Mail on Sunday *
Entwistle was just as fascinating as his more voluble bandmates [Book of the Week] * The Times *
A grimly familiar tale of excess * Private Eye *
