John Entwistle quotes

John Entwistle was an English musician, songwriter, and bass guitarist, best known as a founding member of The Who. His powerful bass playing and innovative techniques greatly influenced the sound of rock music. He remains celebrated for his virtuosic musicianship and distinctive stage presence. Here are 13 of his quotes:

So by the time I taught myself the bass guitar at the age of 14, my hands were already pretty nimble.

John Entwistle

I ain't heard anyone play like I do in my band and I am very happy about that.

John Entwistle

I mean, Eighteen years old is the age of consent in Europe and you can go anywhere and do anything you like. In America, it is dumb. At eighteen you should be able to do anything that you like, except get married.

John Entwistle

I have got an anthology album out. The American version has got the same mixes but the European version, I remixed them in the studio and added a couple of things that I have always wanted to add.

John Entwistle

With bass, especially bottom end, the vibration has to happen on stage otherwise the feel is wrong. This is why you can't scale the equipment down too far.

John Entwistle

We have nine hungry Rottweilers on the farm.

John Entwistle

I love playing for people.

John Entwistle

I supply the music for Vampires, which is a new series that's coming out.

John Entwistle

I don't wish my career on anyone.

John Entwistle

I am writing a book and that takes third place of importance.

John Entwistle

That was the producer who produced a couple of my solo albums. He produced my second, third and fourth solo albums. It was his project and I just joined him on it. I sang on one and played bass on another one.

John Entwistle