Birth of John Alec Entwistle9 October 1944
Birth of John Alec Entwistle
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John Alec Entwistle Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for John Alec Entwistle, based on 18 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
18 records1944–200217 events6 places
Chronological biography
1944
Birth of John Entwistle9 October 1944
Birth of Who bassist John Entwistle.
1962
Joining The Detours1962
Joins Roger Daltrey's group The Detours.
The Confederates1962
Pete Townshend and his school friend from Acton County Grammar School John Entwistle found their first band, The Confederates, a Dixieland duet featuring Townshend on banjo and Entwistle on horns
1963
The Detours1963
Townshend & Entwistle join The Detours, a skiffle/rock and roll band fronted by Roger Daltrey, another former schoolmate
1964
The Who1964
The Who line-up is completed after Keith Moon replaces Doug Sandom.
1971
Smash Your Head Against the Wall1971
John Entwistle becomes the first Who member to release a solo album.
Smash Your Head Against the Wall1971
John Entwistle releases Smash Your Head Against the Wall.
1972
Whistle Rymes1972
Releases solo album Whistle Rymes
1973
Rigor Mortis Sets In1973
Releases solo album Rigor Mortis Sets In
1974
Odds and Sods4 October 1974
Release the outtakes collection Odds and Sods.
1975
Mad Dog1975
Releases solo album Mad Dog
1981
Too Late the Hero1981
Releases solo album Too Late the Hero
1982
Farewell Tour1982
The Who launch a publicised farewell tour before later reunions.
1985
Live Aid13 July 1985
Members of The Who reunite for Live Aid at Wembley Stadium.
1990
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame28 April 1990
The Who are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
2002
Final Performance8 February 2002
Plays a final Who concert before his death.
Death of John Alec Entwistle27 June 2002
Dies at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas before The Who's U.S. tour.
Titles and roles
Band · The Who · Bassist · Bassist · Member of The Detours · Bassist · Member of The Who · Member of Who
Record provenance
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