| Who bassist Entwistle dead at 57 |
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With Entwistles death, The Who are down to just two original members, singer Roger Daltrey and guitarist/songwriter Pete Townshend. Original drummer Keith Moon died of an accidental pill overdose in 1978. In addition to playing bass, Entwistle, 57, helped out on backing vocals. His songwriting contributions to The Who were sporadic, mostly limited to a few album tracks and B-sides. He released a half-dozen solo albums. Entwistle stood out on stage for his emotionless demeanor a stark contrast to the impassioned antics of Townshend and Daltrey. Entwistle, who was born in the London suburb of Chiswick on Oct. 9, 1944, joined Daltrey in a forerunner of The Who in the early 1960s while working as a tax clerk. The band ultimately took shape in 1964 and made an immediate impression with its Mod stylings and its expensive habit of trashing all its stage equipment after each set. Entwisle was to tour with Daltrey, 58, and Townshend, 57. Touring was a financial necessity for Entwistle and Daltrey, who could not rely on songwriting royalties like Townshend can. Add this page to your favorite Social Bookmarking websites          Add your comment
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