Talk:John Entwistle

he's cool cool cool, baby

Most expensive bass ever sold

I don't have enough experience to do this edit yet, but would love to put the point across that Entwistles "Frankenstein" bass is the most expensive ever sold (for $100,000), at the auction referenced in the article. I can find a reference to the sale on the Fender "most wanted basses" page, but it's copyrighted and I know not enough legalese! google for "frankenstein bass sothebys" and it's the first link.

Death

A recent article in british tabloid newspaper the mirror says that Entwistle died in the arms of a hooker. is there anytruth behind this rock and roll story and should it be added to the article?

Another rumor claims it was a group of strippers, as that's what his wife was told, but I don't think there's any way of proving it.

Work with Glenn Tipton

I think it should be mentioned he played bass on Glenn Tipton's solo album "Edge of the World" (2006) shortly before his death. I don't really know enough about it to fill it in myself.

10 Thousand Watts Onstage

During an MTV interview he was asked about his preference for NOT running through the board (or p.a. system). He stated that it was to keep from muddying up the sound and to keep it totally under his control - not the venues or managers or band mates. He gave a detailed breakdown of the number of amps and stacks and effects he used and their sequence of connection, which totaled 10,000 watts! Truly - a THUNDER GOD!!!