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Title: New Book on Ox (from RS)
Post by: StefanieJones on April 05, 2020, 12:38:18 PM
Interesting article.  The book sounds like a good read.

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/who-bassist-john-entwistle-the-ox-book-biography-976804/
Title: Re: New Book on Ox (from RS)
Post by: StephenR on April 05, 2020, 01:20:03 PM
This looks good, thanks for the link. My whole concept of what music could be changed when a friend's older brother played us a couple of British import Who singles in 1966. I never attempted, or even wanted, to play like John but he still ranks as one of my favorite bass players of all time.
Title: Re: New Book on Ox (from RS)
Post by: pauldo on April 05, 2020, 05:16:14 PM
Quadrophenia... my neighbors older brother had it and he played I am the Sea which of course rolls right into The Real Me.
That was the moment I really knew what bass was and that I wanted one.
Title: Re: New Book on Ox (from RS)
Post by: senmen on April 05, 2020, 11:18:44 PM
A must read for me of course.
Many thanks for sharing. 
Already downloaded that for reading. 
Greetz
Oliver (Spyderman)
Title: Re: New Book on Ox (from RS)
Post by: peoplechipper on April 06, 2020, 10:20:11 PM
oh, I'll be getting that book...
Title: Re: New Book on Ox (from RS)
Post by: StephenR on April 10, 2020, 09:36:52 AM
Cover for US edition is much nicer than the British edition and features "Alembic content".



Title: Re: New Book on Ox (from RS)
Post by: StefanieJones on April 11, 2020, 07:10:27 PM
oooh! Great cover!
Title: Re: New Book on Ox (from RS)
Post by: garyhead on April 20, 2020, 06:42:56 AM
Just finished the book...its an easy read...  But it was also very sad.  It mostly dealt with interpersonal relationships rather than his musical achievements.  Sad how lifelong addictions can hollow out a life.  I'm waiting to read Roger's book next....it may possibly show the other side of Who activities.
Title: Re: New Book on Ox (from RS)
Post by: pauldo on April 20, 2020, 07:21:18 AM
Appreciate your review Gary.