Friends, family and colleagues remember John Entwistle
ByJun 27, 2002 10:00 PM
Fellow musicians and others remember the Who’s bassist, who died on Thursday (6/27) at the age of 57.
Fellow musicians and others remember the Who’s bassist, who died on Thursday (6/27) at the age of 57.
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“The entire Who family is terribly saddened by John’s passing. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family, friends and the millions of Who fans the world over.” --Bill Curbishley, the Who’s manager
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“The Ox has left the building --we’ve lost another great friend. Thanks for your support and love.” --Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey on PeteTownshend.com
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“We, his family, are deeply grateful for the many tributes and messages of condolence that we have received. He will be mourned deeply by his family and many friends… it is a terrible loss to all who knew him and his many, many fans.” --statement by Entwistle’s family
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“We are deeply saddened by the loss of John Entwistle. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and the remaining members of one of the greatest rock bands of all time.” --Peter Morton, chairman of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.
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“He was an inspiration to all [bass players]. …You felt [as a bass player] like you were kind of picked last when they were picking teams. That guy was a monster. His sound was such a signature. He was someone who showed you did not have to kowtow, you could be an important part of the band. --Mike Watt, formerly of the Minutemen and fIREHOSE, in the Los Angeles Times.
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“He was the most humble, quiet rock star on the planet, besides having the best hands of any bass player in the history of rock and roll.” --Sammy Hagar
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“[He was] one of the great, great rock and roll bassists of all time. A real genius” --Ray Manzarek, of the Doors
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“As a musician, he did for the bass guitar what Jimi Hendrix did for the guitar.” --Steve Luongo, drummer in the John Entwistle Band.