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Watch and listen to John Entwistle's isolated bass on The Who's Won't Get Fooled Again
By Damian Fanelli last updated
The Who's John Entwistle died 21 years ago. Listen to this thunderous example of his talent…

Pete Townshend: "I was at an art school where the course was dedicated to breaking the rules, and I just drafted that into my work as a guitar player"
By Alan di Perna published
In this candid 1994 GW interview, The Who's six-string creative mastermind discusses his time with Page and Hendrix, Marshall stacks, his aggressive playing style, and more

Pete Townshend says he was planning to quit The Who before Keith Moon died
By Matt Owen published
The revelation comes in a Guitar World-exclusive excerpt from Townshend’s Audible Original, Somebody Saved Me, which arrives today (May 6)

Pete Townshend says the death of John Entwistle forced him to become a better guitarist
By Matt Owen published
The loss of Entwistle's nontraditional bass sound saw Townshend branch into new sonic territory with The Who, and put greater emphasis on soloing and practicing

The Who announce 29-date The Who Hits Back North American tour
By Matt Owen published
The comprehensive tour will be divided into two legs, and see the iconic rock outfit visit Madison Square Garden, Hard Rock Live and the New Orleans Jazz Festival

10 essential Gibson SG albums
By Glenn Kimpton published
The solidbody double-cut with the instantly recognizable silhoeutte has graced some of the greatest recordings of all time

The Who bassist Jon Button talks stepping into the shoes of John Entwistle and Pino Palladino
By Bass Player Staff published
The touring bass player for the British rock legends – not to mention Sheryl Crow and Shakira – on the evolution of his playing and his onstage rig

The Who’s definitive documentary, Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who, can now be streamed for the first time on The Coda Collection
By Matt Owen published
A Guitar World exclusive clip ushers in the news, and sees Townshend and Daltrey recall the early gigs that contributed to the band's famed gear-smashing reputation
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