John Entwistle Band- The Real Me

Footage from Woodstock 99'

[@rama108]

Thank you sir...it was my honor and pleasure to be John's vocalist/guitarist for almost 8 years...from 1994 until he passed away in 2002. there are a lot of haters on youtube...it's nice to get a compliment from a stranger.

[@scoonman]

You did the song great justice 👏🏾👏🏾

[@rama108]

@@scoonman Thank you, sir.

[@phoarey]

Always remember there'd be millions of Baby Boomers who would have quit their job in a heartbeat if they had the talent and opportunity to do the combined Townsend-Daltry role for eight years with the legend!

[@MontyRoyal963]

I kinda like yalls band more than The Who😋

[@Shyne-Hylyg]

Great job, cool vocals and good guitar. I like it.

[@bigzach1000]

Let us, just for a moment, give props to the guy who sings like Daltrey and plays Townshend's guitar parts at the same time.

[@nanciemaslanik2930]

His name is Godfrey Townsend . No relation

[@shcaskey]

John played the bass like Keith played he drums.... as a lead instrument.

[@jonnyrocket3659]

exactly.. all four of them were exceptional musicians and they fed off each other. Pete's song writing was also outstanding it has to be said, his ability to tell a story through a song has always amazed me. Quadrophenia 1973 album was the best musical story I've ever heard. When has a band created a vinyl opera like this since ?

[@tommyrock69]

No man has ever dressed so strangely and played the bass like hell unleashed. God rest your soul John...

[@kurtspotts2504]

Entwhistle was a Bassist among no other. Not nearly enough credit goes to this Bass Legend.

[@guyguyguy362]

Sings pretty good too on his solo records. Nothing like Boris the Spider.

[@josefomx1]

No doubt John was the best bass player of all times!!! Great musician!!

[@blunt1]

As a bass player who always listened to funk and fusion, yes Jaco, Berlin etc I have never quite got the adoration that Entwistle produces. But after watching him play on many vids he is a unique voice. He is uncopyable as was his wish. His unique right hand technique and his take on the minor pentatonic are well inspired unpredictable. For me Geddy Lee was my hero, more melodic and precise. But the Who are a totally different band. May the memory of the ox live on.

[@KeelyTeslow1989]

Bassist of the Millennium!

[@dongtingwong]

The Ox went to his grave as the best bass player in the world. How many people ever leave this world while on top? RIP John..you were the greatest!

[@raymondreid4987]

Amen too that man, truly he is miss by all who admire this legend.

[@sdingeswho]

I noticed this one a couple of years after Quadrophenia came out. This is THE rock-bass solo, bar none! 😁🎸❤️ (even over John’s other “flights”)

[@rocketman63]

Those bass scales are positively insane. The Ox was really without peer!

[@polnareff9393]

Omg 13 year old

[@on1yone]

Hello I M 13 yrs old

[@polnareff9393]

Ah ok lol

[@meep2576]

Never get tired of listening to John Entwistle on this song 🖤🕷

[@markbowles2382]

"the cracks between the pavin stones... like rivers of flowin veins...strange, people who know me... look how they hide from their window panes... the girl i used to love... lives in this yellow house... yesterday she passed me by - she doesn't wanna know me now..."

[@GeoffreyGentryMusic]

Mark Bowles Definitely some of Pete's best writing.

[@Wacokid48]

totally unique and creative soul ! John created bass lines, tones and sounds like no one in rock&roll..ever !!! what we hear now is all the copycats...but that's actually a good thing..keep the spirit alive ! I'm a guitarist who appreciates his genius....

[@Pappionn100]

Each guy in this band are backing up major performers all over the world. They are world class players. They don't sound exactly like the Who but are major talents.

[@josepg.2479]

One of the greatest bassists in rock history.

[@ruffian1868]

James Jamerson was the FIRST electric bass player to be really melodic. John acknowledged he followed his road ( along with McCartney, Jack Casady and John Paul Jones to name a few others ). However John Entwistle's bass playing is totally unique, and was adapted from The Who's musical strengths and weaknesses. I continue to love his playing and his music which can never be copied faithfully. Jaco Pastorius can never be compared to anyone else either. IMHO the biggest bass meteor to hit earth !

[@willkay73]

Every note spot on! Thunderfingers at his best. Miss you Jon.

[@BillJ52]

Entwistle did the impossible...play rhythm and lead simutaneously in a coherent and ingenious way....Did so his whole career...He was the best!

[@tomstone6875]

Thunder fingers 👌the best

[@franktreppiedi2208]

His rig makes my back hurt, lol.

[@awesomejohnnet]

Wow, What a great band with a great sound...!!! The guitar player is top notch as well , sings his ass off!

[@RogerStrosky]

Saw this JE band in Scottsdale AZ sometime in '98...Fucking Awesome...Amazing!!!

[@njfrese]

The only guy I know who could make "over-playing" sound perfect, and hence it was NOT over-playing at all. If I tried to do that, it would SUCK. RIP, Entwistle. What a bass player, and what a classic guy. Played a school near us with the Abbey Road Show back in the 90s (I think). Security guard caught him smoking back stage and told him he couldn't do that in a school. John's reply was rock and roll at it's best: "Fuck off." :-)

[@A10thunderbolt]

RIP Ox. The reason this song is uncoverable is because there was only one Ox.

[@philipatoz]

LOL - so the Ox could talk! Besides Entwistle in the Who, I can't think of one other player in any other band in which the bass played such a dominate and dynamic role! Pete so often switched roles so that the guitar anchored a song while John just did these amazing runs and riffs with what was essentially "lead bass." But when you combine John AND Keith Moon, probably the most wildly inventive, manic drummer of all time, I think you have the greatest rock rhythm section EVER to take a stage!

[@5speedMax]

I called up this video to see and listen to Entwistle and of course he's great great great. This vocalist however is quite a surprise. He sounds excellent. Sounds enough like Daltry to make the song familiar but enough like himself so he doesn't seem like he's doing a tribute

[@stewielad]

Entwhistle is still the greatest and most original bass player of all time

[@carlobluesriver]

John...i miss you..

[@scottstephenson]

god i love john entwistle... my absolute favorite bass player...

[@MQRED011]

This song is just one big bass solo! John is such a beast on bass! What effects is he useing for this?

[@rodcrippler]

this guy was underrated as a solo artist, but he is justly considered the best bassist of all time

[@0mniron]

Not a just great bass player, but a genious musician!

[@atgskater14]

john makes every lead guitarist a rhythm guitarist there is just no outplaying him

[@guyguyguy362]

I saw him play this in a smallish club Hi Pointe St. Louis a soundproofed closed room oh it was LOUD.

[@albitcapinigro1107]

This drummer does a better job than Jones, Starkey, Phillips.

[@barabbas57]

AMAZING!! that THAT ISN'T Daltry singing. Just listening you'd swear.....

[@atgskater14]

@fendermaxime indeed john was the first to really use this tone on a bass he also was the first to pull off a bass solo (that song is my generation) he played his bass better than anyone else could and can he is the best

[@sergiosch5685]

Despues de esto me dieron ganas de hacer un asado con mi bajo...

[@BigWojo]

John Entwistle....the best bassist bar none. Outstanding!

[@scottstephenson]

i agree, godfrey totally kicks ass! he sounds almost like roger!

[@Ziggywompus]

This is one of thee BEST bass songs anywhere. He was a master of rock and roll. I miss him !! And was lucky enough to meet him for the day.

[@rancantrell]

one of the greatest bass players of all time!!

[@parklife101]

I think its safe to say before entwistle came around paul Mcartny was number 1. You can't count bootsy collins and victor wooten out? If you go into that area with slap. You have james jamerson, bootsy collins, Marcus miller, victor wooten, Les claypool, larry grham. Yeah Flea would have a little composition.

[@parklife101]

It would be god to have like a bass fight or something. Entwistle VS Geddy VS flea VS victor wooten VS Paul mcartny VS bootsy collins VS some other people. Just flat out skill showing no songs no nothing. All of them giving their all. That would own. To bad OX passed away. RIP bass master.

[@A10thunderbolt]

The greatest bass line in the history of music. The song is uncoverable because there will never be another OX.

[@andybass23]

he is the definition of a rockstar

[@mcgyverracing]

Damn, good work Godfrey!!!

[@A10thunderbolt]

I had the privilege of shaking Ox's hand once at the House of Blues in LA. I swear he could have crushed my hand had he wanted to...good fortune on me he didn't. RIP Ox.

[@WhelanBass945]

Is there a Dvd or something of this? Be nice to see the whole thing. Thanks

[@awesomejohnnet]

@indyandsam Hes not overated "for his time period" when there wasnt anyone doing any of that stuff. He sparked off a great generation of bass players to "step forward" and rumble. His technique at the time was awe inspiring for the standards of those days. Yes there are better bass technicians but john was a "ground breaker" he did it first when no one else could think of it or have the nerve to step forward and go for it. And he was successful with it! He is to bass what Jimi was to SRV.

[@andyg3]

nope, its all graphite, the outhern pattern you see is a tint added to it. on the buzzard bass website it reads The Status line of Buzzard basses feature the basket weave design. The above Buzzard features the natural graphite tint. There are other tints available from Status

[@mazereon]

Uh... not really my business, but don't you think you should learn where to use an apostrophe (not a comma) if you're going to critique someone else? And some capitals would be just neat. And hey, syntax FTW!

[@MSPARKS]

Great vocals on this ... I thought it was you in the Alan Parsons' videos ... Did you back up Denny Laine years ago too ??

[@andyg3]

i am not sure about graphite body advantages, but if it is used as a neck, then it doesnt need a truss rob. if you go to the status graphite website, then F.A.Q's it has some reasons on there.

[@awesomejohnnet]

@indyandsam Brother you got to remember that John was doing this stuff when Marcus wasnt born, so you have to take that into consideration before making a lame remark like that.

[@danhuyck527]

I love going back and rewatching this video from time to time. It amazes me every time.

[@madderbass]

They're probably in awe and dumbstruck of the awesomeness of John. So naturally they would be standing still with their mouths hanging open.

[@Solelova67]

Dr. Townsen String ologist, that was fantastic, i know those vocals were not easy and your an amazing guitarist and us Long Islanders know the real you especially when you guys blow the roof off at Farells

[@rama108]

My band is called The Godfrey Townsend Band (for lack of coming up with a better name)...we were also The Alan Parsons Live Project for 8 years...(see youtube clips of Alan Parsons Live In Madrid)...I also work with Sons Of Cream (Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce's sons)...and every summer we back up all the artists on the Happy Together tour.

[@JungKiChris]

@Fenderwolf95 I would say yes, it was really low. Although the action wasn't ridiculously low to where you all you get is fret buzz all over the place. It was set up nice! He saw my "Frankenstein" Bass that I put together and noticed it had a graphite neck. That's when he brought me downstairs to check out the Buzzards. That was a great night for me.

[@JungKiChris]

We opened for John Entwistle and the band at the Sound Cafe in Norwalk, CT before he passed away. It was a huge treat to be able to play his Buzzard Basses before the gig and he even let me use his rig for the gig. He used "Acoustic Sound Systems." How rock is that to play cabinets that say "ASS" on them!

[@at90percent]

though most of his stuff is on the guitar he does incredible bass work A confusing statement at best. The bass is in fact a guitar. I haven't seen a lot of lead or rythmn guitar work from John Entwistle. His whole career with The Who he played bass. This is a clip of his own band. He is playing bass. So most of what stuff was played on the non-bass guitar?

[@EuchridEucrow1]

WAS a good singer. By the end he couldn't sing for shit. His voice was shot to hell. All he could manage was that low, 'Summertime Blues,' half-growl/half-moan. It's a shame considering the heavenly falsettos he was capable of as a young man. I guess 35 years of unabated tobacco use can take a toll.

[@ManiacDrummer1212]

hmm...Geddy Lee is extremely good...but Entwistle is better in many ways...just listen carefully to the bass in this song...or watch any of the newer 5:15 shows; Entwistle generally does like 6 minute bass solos...and they fit perfectly with the song except they're still really crazy...but Geddy Lee bass fills or solos often are off-sounding

[@rama108]

Hey thanks whoever you are...I don't see why people have to rate other musician's talent and compare them to each other but, I have to admit, it's nice to have someone stick up for you and make a nice comment...I was just here looking for some clips to put on my website...thanks again, Godfrey

[@godbluffvdgg]

i love geddy but i guarantee he worships entwistle, geddy is inspired by him. and what i forgot about rush you'll never know and you obviously know nothing about bass,cause theres a hundred players better than geddy,--greg lake,janis hellborg,wetton,squire,geezer, and me

[@itsmileyy]

I'm modestly skilled at bass(meaning: People tell me I'm amazing, but I don't see it.), Nowhere NEAR Entwistle (not possible), but I'd still like a tattoo. But, yeah. I agree. Look at Nikki Sixx. Not much bass skill, but a shitload of tattoos. Go figure.

[@JungKiChris]

@Ominous09 Absolutely, it was an unbelievable time for me. I don't mind you asking at all. As with anything that happens in the music industry, stay in the business long enough to know the right person. :)

[@rama108]

yeah, Julian...you rock too...BTW, Julian is already a kick ass drummer and he's only 13...I know cuz I'm his dad and we jam with my other son, Joseph who plays bass...thanks for the comment...rock on Jules...

[@godbluffvdgg]

relax kid just breakin your balls. and kidding about the "me" thing being better than geddy,if i could play like geddy i would cry! but i do know rush --have you jammed to caress of steel,or fairwell to kings??

[@itsmileyy]

No offense, but I find a lot of guitarists look like assholes on stage. I mean, you don't have to look like a total spazz every second. Just look at entwistle. He barely moved! And he kicks ass!

[@ManiacDrummer1212]

okay we sort of need Pete, Roger and Keith here...hahah but John is completely owning...I'd like to see someone even try to imagine a better bassist...actually make that "bass guitarist"

[@Verdillac2]

@fontanalu gold doesn't oxidize or tarnish over time and sound really good for a long time. At least that's what I've heard. Never had the cash to buy a set.

[@PFloyd87]

@DUSTYBASS [ LOL ! The Ex stuff was catchy ! ;) ] Wow ! 0_o 6 grand ! That's gonna need lots of passion and time to provide such money. But I'm sure it worth :)

[@GaryWalker55]

That's ridiculous. No one should be able to play the bass like that.

[@IAmChrisFleming]

@JungKiChris How was the action set on the Buzzard? Is it really as low as people say?

[@parklife101]

worshiped? when did we stop worshiping?

[@PFloyd87]

BTW, that comment is 10 months old. Now I realize that's a "Status" all graphite Bass. Custom built for J.E.

[@DUSTYBASS]

This is the guy who made me pick up a bass......back in the 60's you never heard the bass. Fuck.... who wanted to play the bass? The Ox comes along, even with Jimi, Jimmy, Carlos, Blackmore playing, all I could hear was that slammin' bass that no player of skinny strings could muffle or push to the backround. Yeah, John's the reason I picked up a bass and at times the reason why I would like to take all 19 of them out to the back yard for a bonfire...Ox rules.

[@DUSTYBASS]

I agree with you....I couldn't tell you how many times some egotistical guitarist has told me "we can't all play over the top"...to which I would respond with a "then fuckin' sit back, won't you?". There are ass clowns that still believe the bass should be a backround instrument. Or if you can be heard, they will turn up just a bit louder... even after a perfect sound check. So blessed to be in a 3 piece band where I've always been told to turn up..WE ALL PLAY OVER THE TOP.

[@mark5161st]

ur so right.you can't compare john entwhistle to jazz bassists.but i can say one thing about him,i bet some jazz heads learned some stuff from him.to me he's the best hammer on and pull off bassist ever.plus his style doesn't get boring.i'm sick of all bassists slappin and poppin.yeah its hard but it bores me.everyone does it.not many finger pick like this and have that fast fret hand.

[@MaskedRiderChris]

What a lame audience! I guess this wasn't ironic or trendy enough for them. If you think he's overplaying here, aren't you missing the point? He was a lead bassist and made no apologies. A pioneer in more than one way, as well, he was, with gear *and* technique, and I think were it not for him that the bass would be a drastically different instrument in rock. A pity that so many guys out there refuse to do more than lazily strum 8th notes in the background with their bass around their knees.

[@YouzTube99]

@JungKiChris: Yet another "John Entwistle, Nice Guy" story. By all accounts he was as steady as he appeared -- interest in cocaine notwithstanding. Years ago I read a story about a fan who actually visited JE at his home. John gave him a tour during which the fan accidentally knocked over and damaged one of the rare guitars in John's collection. JE's response? "Uh-oh. Looks like we need to make a trip to the guitar doctor." No anger, no blame. Just . . . take care of it. Cool dude.

[@neckboners]

Hands down the best bassist I've had the pleasure of seeing perform live, and I've seen some good ones.

[@ericx777]

@StanleyWiddos LOL, the point of a capo is to change the key and keep certain dynamics... for example, an "open G major" vs a "Barre chord G major"... same basic notes but a whole different feel. Like drop-D or any open chord... it changes the tonality. Yea, I see capos as cheating in some cases... or maybe cheapshits who don't want to get a second guitar tuned to that key... Anyway, Capo's have use otherwise they wouldn't have been around this long. Oh yea, Townsend used a capo on the orig.

[@DUSTYBASS]

@PFloyd87 Hey Floyd, I saw one for sale on E-bay last year. It had a set neck. I believe it was going for $6,500.00 American. J.D. from BLS has one, sadly he treats that bass like it was a $200.00 Fender copy. I guess when you have mad cash, you do as you like. I own 10 basses and they have their own room in my house. My Ex-Wife used to ask me why you need more than one......I guess that's one of the biggest reasons she's my Ex.

[@Nevarrus]

Flea doesn't have a shit on Jack Bruce or Geezer. 1. Entwistle, and will always be, he can't be challanged 2. Jack Bruce, Love his bass lines in Cream, very groovy, still not even close to Enwistle, but still one of my favorites. 3. Geezer Butler / Roger Glover. Both brilliant and quite underrated bassists, From Sabbath & Purple. Groovy, and do play more than you think in the songs. Especially Geezer. This is not really based on skill or so, i just find these guys very groovy and awesome.

[@bondurango]

Four fingers. The pinky is just for show. You must be a youngster if you've never heard of John Entwhistle of The Who, the greatest bass player in rock history. Grab yourself a few CDs (the older the better because the remixes are crap). The Real Me is from Quadrophenia where John & drummer Keith Moon, arguably, the two best at their instruments, are placed in the foreground (like in the live concerts) and do their best work.

[@bondurango]

Entwhistle used to say his pinky was just for show. That means he played with 4 fingers. Watch, and you'll see that he plucks upper and lower strings together with his thumb and fourth finger. He loves to quadruple the notes with the other two fingers. He's not a funk slapper, but prefers to "drum" the strings, instead; ala his bandmate, drummer Keith Moon of The Who. He's got a master class video and there's a documentary, recently shown on Comcast, where he demonstrates his method.

[@tommymac1967]

i saw the john etwhistle band man times,the snger wasnt daltreybut omg his guitar playing sounded better than pete live he is a pro at guitar and he is awesome, and live his vocals rocked.the whole band was phenominal.they were 4 musician wholoved to rock and live i will miss them. the drummer was gret omg they had old raw who sound and if you love the who likeme you would treasure his bands sound live

[@aldipantsu303]

This bass snob acknowledges Jaco and Stanley but its Geddy Lee for me and Entwistle was one of his role models. Saw the Who, John really did make bass what it is today in more ways than most are aware..By the way, how about his band? Saw them on tv saying kind things but never heard them. I think I actually prefer their version of Real Me. Man they rock! What a singer! Love it!

[@BobInKC1]

Never noticed this before but in the last riff he's not only doing his leas bass thing but he's mixing in the vocal to his riff. 3:40ish. Da da da da da da - Can you see the real me. Well it sounds better when he does it. Amazing. Also makes you appreciate Moon and Zack(Wholike drumming). Not that this guy isn't good.

[@AttitudeCastle]

Yup they are damn expenisive! One for sale here in the UK for £6000 i'm fairly sure all the basses were one piece but i'm not 100% sure, The Status was the True Buzzard IMHO and in Johns opinion i believe may his memory live on! (Note: I'm trying to save up for one of his signature pre-amps! there are two for sale where i live, Crazy coincidence!)

[@AttitudeCastle]

Not trying to cause a feud, Wentz sucks Entwitsle is Amazing that is soo true! But loads of people strum bass, i always strum bass (this is while playing finger style not with a pick?) Look at Sheehan for example a great Bassist huge influence on me and Chris Squire, not Alot though, just an observation, Note: Love this version maybe more than the original!

[@SquallLionhart409]

Don't forget "STOP POPPING PILLS", "NO". Remember Roger walked out of a concert because the rest of them were high out of their minds? There was a lot of turmoil in that group. Somehow they made amazing music though. I guess its Moon's insanity, and Entwistle's "awesomeness" being perfectly complimented by Townshend's genius. Roger was just a singer, at least until Tommy.

[@Metalgopher]

i have jammed to farwell to kinds, but i don't have caress of steel on cd. sorry about all that

[@McIntiz]

Te respondo en español porque aunque entiendo inglés, no lo escirbo muy bien y espero que entiendas mi español. Lo que hizo Entwistle fue grande, pero seamos realistas, el Charlie Parker del bajo eléctrico fue y siempre será Jaco Pastorius. El desarrolló y estableció la forma de tocar un bajo como instrumento solista e influyo en todos los bajistas, e incluso músicos posteriores. Lo que hizo Jaco fue tan grande que incluso se considera una religión, y eso, es indiscutible. Saludos de bajista!

[@therealmikha]

I always wondered what was wrong with this audience. The band put out fantastic exciting stuff, and they just stand there, immobile. Throughout the whole concert this remains the same. Was this band that bad..??? I know they weren't cause I have the DVD. 'I really wanna know'. :-) Take care, all.

[@AttitudeCastle]

@JungKiChris I've played one of Johns Buzzard ones (friend of a friend of a friend has one!) and teh action can be set crazy low but still be clean sounding with now buzz! (His was 0.8mm on that one, set up exactly as john had it set up before he passed) Awesome basses!