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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…

Music Releases
Pete Townshend performs with The Who in Buffalo, New York on July 18, 1989
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

Guitarists
The Who performing live onstage
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)

Artists
Pete Townshend (left) and John Entwistle
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

Guitarists
Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend
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

Concert, Gigs & Tours
Sister Rosetta Tharpe
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

Music Releases
Jon Button
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

Bassists
The Who Amazing Journey documentary artwork
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

Bands
Pete Townshend of The Who performs on the opening night of the bands North American 2017 tour headlining Day 8 of the 50th Festival D'ete De Quebec (Quebec City Summer Festival) on the Main Stage at the Plaines D' Abraham on July 13, 2017 in Quebec City, Canada
Pete Townshend says he "invented the guitar tech"

By Richard Bienstock Published

The Who legend talks finding the person to not only change his strings, but tune the guitar as well

Guitar Gear
Aclam has introduced the Pete Townshend-inspired Windmiller
Aclam recreates Pete Townshend’s “clear fuzz dirge” tone with the Windmiller Preamp

By Richard Bienstock Published

Achieve maximum R&B with new pedal based on the Who guitarist’s vintage Grampian 636 unit

Guitar Amps
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