The Who-

The "OX", Big Johnny Twinkle....Can you hear the thunder??!!

[@davehaller6477]

This is why John Entwistle is best rock bassist of all time.

[@richardk6659]

Don't be so judgemental. The guy from Foreigner was ok too.... sometimes.

[@johnnystek6900]

@@richardk6659 must be sniffing farts

[@bertolo6524]

@@richardk6659 If this was meant as a joke: this joke has not worked!

[@louieargent353]

His green jacket?

[@GRILLBUOY101]

just amazing. massive loss to the planet

[@danielcorona8989]

Bass is my favorite instrument and John is the greatest bassist ever.

[@annwrog]

They are just astonishing!!

[@josephmonaco4503]

WHEN IS THE LAST TIME IN ANYBODY'S LIFE DID THEY HEAR A BASS GUITARIST PLAY LIKE JOHN ENTWISTLE??? NEVER !! YOU NEVER WILL HEAR ANOTHER ONE LIKE HIM IN YOUR WHOLE LIFETIME.. WOW... THANK YOU JOHN FOR YOUR MUSICIANSHIP... WOW,,, DOESN'T EVEN COME CLOSE.. I LOVE ""THE WHO""

[@andypandywalters]

What a stunning bass solo

[@chrisk920]

It does not even seem rehearsed. They got amazing 60 years ago and just kept getting better. What a treat to watch!

[@roseblake5803]

This is why The Who cannot be topped!!!!!!!!!

[@GuitarguyRichard56]

Pete uses a very interesting technique in his soloing. Fingerpicking and using a pick. He switches back and forth real quick. Cool

[@LukeMcCormick-cellear]

I was there. I had always been a big Who fan, but I left this concert softly muttering to myself about Townsend's astonishing, blazing lead guitar. Nice to see it again!

[@davidarmstrong7966]

He stepped up his game for this tour.

[@SopranoPizzaJMFNJ]

Saw them several times with Ox & Zak. Fucking balls out brilliant!!!! Amazing shows!!!!

[@jeremygunther9403]

Absolutely, he was on fire around this time and for a little while after. His playing was so aggressive and expressive during the 2001 concert for NYC as well

[@mikeformato8655]

Oh yeah!

[@acarouselofantics]

6:07 - 9:16 = John Entwistle's bass-playing.......wow........

[@SabrinaStronger]

Check out the Live at the Royal Albert hall , even Better.

[@DexterHaven]

The shadow cast by the Beatles, Stones, and Led Zeppelin was big. As the years pass, we appreciate The Who more, like their song in Top Gun 2 and classic "Eminence Front," etc.

[@randallsmith5631]

Two years before John The Ox died. RIP John. (1944-2002)

[@jamescoleakaericunderwood2503]

This is BADASS! what a ride! Grateful to see em 19 years later at the Hollywood Bowl...

[@sunking2001]

Obviously...John was the "king of rock bass."

[@richardk6659]

Hence, one of his nicknames.... " Hendrix of the bass. "

[@SAGERODS250REM]

America may have invented rock and the blues, but it was the Brits who perfected it and took it to a whole different level, to many bands to possible even name. I am not either just a lover of good music. Cheers

[@dead0ntime]

Loved what America was doing in the 60’s and 70’s but holy fuck England was killing it. The Beatles, The Who, the Stones, Led Zeppelin, Queen, Pink Floyd, Yes, Deep Purple and so many more.

[@patriciosotelo9007]

The Cure, The smiths, Joy Division, New Order, Siouxsie

[@mikewhittenmusic]

@@patriciosotelo9007 Police, Tears for Fears etc...but...Echo and the Bunnymen ruled them all

[@patriciosotelo9007]

@@mikewhittenmusic Echo and the bunnymen is a fucking awesome band

[@richdyas]

Brings back very happy memories of my best friend Terry the most dedicated WHO fan I have ever known Rest in peace Buddy

[@OAK77uk]

Simply Amazing... I knew John but then I knew the band back then before they were ... enough said - once upon a time when we were all young - Ricky Tick Days in Windsor and later years at John's at Quarwood in Stow on the Wold... sadly missed days - End!

[@muzicaempathica6479]

Bloody hell mate‼😲You've got stories.....I've got time......would adore just sitting and listening👂😘💕🤟😎🇬🇧

[@KevyNova]

I’d love to buy you a drink and hear some stories!

[@christianradioE5]

Indeed , Entwhistle Forever !

[@MGPMusic81]

Amazing solos from Pete and John

[@gavinparsons5150]

Oh John you were the best by far!

[@edwardtruman8327]

Lemmy was asked who is the best bass player ever, his reply was John Entwistle and there isn’t a second place.

[@ataylor2112]

Pete with unmatched improve skills .... scrawling blues solo. The greatest most inventive player of his generation

[@TripleX205]

What an outstanding performance. I wish I could have been there. Amazing musical talent.

[@coldwar45]

Lol when he mic went out on Daltrey.

[@bug______]

This is John Entwistle's show

[@richardk6659]

He smacked it, and got it going again...like a true live performer. Lol.

[@BobInKC1]

On the Quad tour in - maybe 2012ish - they did the tribute to John and then Pete proceeded to explode. It took the rest of the show to a level I didn't know existed.

[@widowssontony.9268]

John is with Keith in heaven. Best rhythm section of all time. Rest in peace. 🙏🙏🎸🥁

[@cz8191]

John never fades, he just waits and holds it all together. That is why I love the mn an

[@haygraphics]

The Who had it all. They were exceptional showmen in an era where concerts were still about the music first and they brought some of the best music out there to the stage. If that isn't a winning combination what is?

[@gregorallnight371]

That is excellence..master musicians giving their all, master musicians giving their best..thanks for posting this

[@dockaiser]

pete's solo is so cool, that train horn emulation with the guitar - love it

[@ashura9706]

Impressed by how young Roger looks on this. He looks like 20 years younger than his bandmates.

[@davidmellish3295]

Cause he was and is a very boring rock star ( off stage ) didn't do any drink or drugs or mess around with groupies much. His bandmates lived a much harder rock and roll lifestyle and I guess it started to show

[@DaleZinn-dx4mg]

I love this song and this group. My favorite band

[@eduardogallozo7399]

The who super banda de rock estrellas del rock

[@randallsmith5631]

At 6:00 Watch John Entwistle doing the base.. That's why he's called the best bassist.. He's definitely living up to his sobriquet Thunder Fingers.

[@paulnewsom7629]

I Was So Lucky To See Them 4 Times Twice in 76 , once in 80 And Again in 82 So Greatful I Did Especially March 27th 76 Winterland Show My First Concert At 13 The Wide Eyed Look I Had So Said A Friend With Me ,,Entwistle ,And Bill Wyman Is The Reason I Picked up A Bass And Learned But I Will ,,Never Reach There Ability Esp Entwistle

[@leechilds3725]

Great band that makes rock n roll look easy 👌

[@dailyflash]

Emtwistle and Jack Bruce, the two greatest lead bassists.

[@stevenhollingsworth733]

Jack Bruce couldn't touch Chris squire.

[@vc23]

100% agree with you. Would’ve loved to see those 2 on stage together

[@320parks8]

extreme genius in the studio. incandescent on stage. drummer has monster pedigree. the ox has his blood up too.

[@johannesswillery7855]

John Entwistle had a pretty good backing band.

[@gamingchannelhk5623]

It is a good bass solo. I hope I can play like this one day..... :)

[@wernerlajszly4270]

I miss u OX.

[@gadymarcus2362]

Magnifico.😭

[@patriciaberthelot4616]

Cool with a classical side, love it.👏🎼

[@dlambert6139]

Awesome rocking out and trippy at the end!

[@jimwildish4699]

No words for the Ox End of

[@petergallagher6441]

I'm actually a singer and guitarist myself. (Lead and Rhythm) but I've got to say the 2 best Bassists of all time are John Entwistle and John Deacon

[@HoosierRooster]

John Enthwistle...Jack Casady...Jack Bruce...JPJ...Felix Papalardi...my favorites of that era

[@kentdias7787]

Thunderfingers!!

[@danielmoran9902]

Bloody hell, what a flamin' racket!

[@young5ever]

After listening to John play his solo I sort of feel bad for Pete

[@tgfabthunderbird1]

Pete took it right back with the solo after.

[@oregonlasalle]

Pete was quoted once as saying, " After hearing John play on "Can you see the real me" that I realized John was truly the "Lead" guitarist of The Who"

[@wolfgangritter9277]

I guess Pete Townshend always saw himself as a songwriter, not as a "guitarhero". He's a great rhythm player, but John Entwistle was the instrumental hotshot.

[@ustric]

Gotta love em both, Pete's noisy, chaotic solos are amazing too.

[@carlws007]

Pete's a great guitarist

[@andyhamilton8940]

How did Ox wear those thick leather jackets on stage?

[@scottmullis4230]

Pete T. is Whaling!! Love the Who. Scott at Big J Report....

[@michaelbujanda8785]

John Entwistle rules on bass!!!!! He has a unique style!!!! 😃😀🙂😊😁

[@TGiannini007]

You think Entwhistle knew his scales? Awesome.

[@skyneyenhuis7001]

Maybe 1 or 2 lol

[@yourboyskeeter]

Ironically, he was the only one who was classically-trained. Played brass before bass.

[@petergallagher6441]

Bass maestro

[@craigbumpus3167]

THUNDERFINGERS

[@jonassjoberg4914]

Super

[@raymundoacevedo768]

Maravilloso

[@user-ys9fg4ol9s]

John was by far the best bass player, Pete is Amazing... Zak bridges the gap between Moon and Ringo. My favorite part is when the Mike goes out on Roger. He wasn't going to take that , and you can tell it was Roger-1 microphone-0😄

[@twtwtw1]

Wow Pete !!!

[@MarkkuKoljonenwTinja]

Jep! :D Thanks! Tinja,Markku&Huns

[@KinnArchimedes]

Haha. When the mic fails in the middle of singing. "Where the Fuk have I been?"

[@si5883]

John entwistle the Master. 🤯

[@vicprovost2561]

Agree, no one was ever better than John Entwhistle! Try his My Wife, live it is volcanic. Enjoy. 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎶

[@markweber8745]

Fckin genius the goat

[@helpfoolsouls]

Love hearing Pete put himself out there...forcing the other players to DO SOMETHING! But in the end he has to give the improv push that his band mates don't know how to handle. Still, very interesting to listen to, imo.

[@jerryks67]

I'm not quite sure what your comment says? The bass solo is John Entwistle in the green leather coat not Pete Townshend.

[@helpfoolsouls]

@@jerryks67 my comment wasn't related to John's solo (which was aewsome). It was about the ending where Pete is improvising, trying to take the song in a new direction and his band mates don't seem to know where to go with it. He's the impotiss, the spontaneous creative force, the muse of the band. I wish he had other players that could follow him a little better with his improv at times.

[@jerryks67]

@@helpfoolsouls I'm sorry, I was unsure of the comment. I even went back and watched and listened. I understand what you're talking about now... once again I apologize. I love the 2000 tour! IMO their best ever! I love the Moon years, but 2000 the band was on fire! The best Naked Eye guitar playing by Pete IMO ever. Some may say that's Blasphemy!

[@helpfoolsouls]

@@jerryks67 I was at The Gund Arena in Chicago during that tour. One of my top five shows ever. My favorite 5:15 of all time :) I'm with you on that sentiment. 2000 tour was awesome.

[@vinceventresca6763]

@@helpfoolsouls I looked at Pete’s improv at the end being more of him trying to coax a few extra sounds out of his guitar, with the hope it could lead to something. But, alas, it didn’t, especially judging by the look on his face. It appears he thought to himself “oh, F this”, sung his line and ended the song. As for the other guys following him, they hadn’t any trouble doing so in their careers up to this point, especially Entwistle (something about which Pete talks about in his JAE Tribute chat with Steve Luongo); heck even Zak Starkey had enough experience with The Who to be able to keep up.

[@mattmallecoccio8378]

Roger looked like Matthew Lillard in Scream

[@fabriziodefrancesco7876]

BIG JON

[@nickafcb78]

Anyone who knows a damn thing about Bass knows the OX is King.

[@ignatiusjk]

I notice Townsend uses capo's a lot. I 've seen other video's and same thing capo on 3-5 fret.

[@teeceemoo]

Zak Starsky on drums

[@davidpearlactorteacherbizman]

Roger 56 going on 26 here..Miss Keith here

[@davidmaynard1530]

Who goes to a show expecting a bass solo ? And who else could did it within miles of Thunder Fingers ? Just off the bloody charts. And they say McCartney was good ?

[@robertmerkler6723]

Wouldn’t have been any WHO w/out Pete. He wrote about 99.9% of their music, just lock at the song writing credits, maybe about 10 for Entwistle, 1 for Keith (Tommy’s Holiday Camp), none by roger. The rest is all Pete. If I’m wrong please update me?

[@HandOfDoom9349]

Pete wrote Tommy's Holiday Camp but gave Keith credit as he came up with the idea. Keith was also credited with Cobwebs and Strange but that was pinched from a TV theme. Keith's only actual writing credit (I think) was I Need You. Roger wrote See My Way and co-wrote Early Morning Cold Taxi.

[@korbendallas416]

@@HandOfDoom9349 Roger also wrote "Anyway Anyhow Anywhere"

[@bobb4798]

Who is the keyboard player?

[@bobb4798]

I got it...John Bundrick

[@avroflier]

@@bobb4798 Rabbit

[@muneetalks]

The Ox. That is all.

[@lucasdominguezandamoyo6245]

Bass lead guitar.

[@tzctlpc]

the quality is so bad that I can see his bass strings

[@austinroper5556]

Great song, but Pete really butchered that intro lick here.

[@ronprewoznik3566]

Quadrophenia far superior than Tommy.

[@stevefoudray487]

For decades Entwhistle’s was the best, this performance, not so much.

[@doylegoslar2906]

For being so good Shure is blended in the mix

[@mcoconnor1720]

This is why The Who is the greatest Rock n’ Roll Band of ALL TIME!

[@stephenrobotti2224]

There's no Who without Entwistle.. magical

[@jasonlacroix6083]

Pete Townsend was the musical genius of the WHO. I'd put him as the number one most talented musician ever. All of the music, lyrics, arrangement, composition, etc., was all done by Pete. Then the boys we're brought in to record the final product. I will admit that John was definitely one of the most awesome to ever slappa da bass. They were all awesome at their respective positions.

[@Homanjer]

@@jasonlacroix6083 Pete wasn't a very exceptional guitarist though while John was very unique in his approach and his effectiveness. You don't know much about that if you're not really into bass but John had a lot of very good tips for bass players even if he never really talked much about it. The way he plays is really special and it's a very no nonsense approach which is the total opposite of Pete. Pete was always about show while John did what he had to do to get those sounds. Not saying that show is a bad thing but Pete as a musician was good but as a guitarist very mediocre. John as a bassist was exceptional and as a musician also pretty good but definitely didn't have the same visions as Pete

[@jasonlacroix6083]

@@Homanjer the Ox was one of the best ever. No doubt about it. He'd be at the top of the list. I can agree that Pete would barely make it on a list of great guitarists. But, there is no WHO without Pete. Pete is a unique example for which there is no comparison. The rest of the band only recorded it and played it live. No other band I know of has ever worked that way. Pete's genius is unmatched.

[@Homanjer]

@@jasonlacroix6083 I don't think that's fair. John played a huge part in the sound of the Who and that wasn't Pete's making. Keith played his own stuff as well. Sure many of the compositions were Pete's but I'm willing to bet that if these guys weren't together and Pete would've recorded this stuff with random session musicians that they would've never gotten any traction. The band was known for its live performances and as Billy Sheehan has already said you don't become a good musician by writing good songs. You become a good musician by playing live. And you can see how drastically different the live performances were from the records. Different tempos, different keys, additional elements, medleys and so on. The band got traction because of the amazing live shows and with many bands back then they would've also made a living playing covers if they did it in that style.

[@Tennisisreallyfun]

@@jasonlacroix6083 You’re like Tom Sholtz assuming that Boston would be nothing without him and that he was the most important person ever. But in Boston’s case, we all know how they were nothing without Brad Delp, and so it goes for The Who. No one is saying that Pete’s not important, but I don’t think any sensible person would say that John, Keith, and Roger were basically back up musicians as you seem to be saying. Sorry bud, I don’t mean to offend you, but you’re just wrong on this one. The whole point of a band is that you make it happen as a team, together. Without the others, The Who as we know it wouldn’t exist today. Maybe it would still be good, but it wouldn’t be the same.

[@ataylor2112]

Roger Daltrey has just as much stage charisma as Mick Jagger or Freddie Mercury....into his craft!

[@mikeformato8655]

Plus he can play a MEAN harmonica.

[@paulfreeman4260]

John entwistle was the king of the bass guitar hes my hero and to many others .. rest in peace the ox

[@sketchesforyou8020]

This man didn't learn the bass. The bass learned him

[@kwamestamps35]

There is truth to your words.

[@thomasfoss9963]

Entwhistle-- (Thunderfingers) was one of these best R+R bass players ever-- Jack Bruce was another---

[@sketchesforyou8020]

@@thomasfoss9963 What's that?

[@robbuday]

I love The Who. The ox was the best. Glad I had the chance of seeing him live.

[@jamesfielder651]

Simply light years ahead of any bass player ....................!

[@LondonDada]

King size.

[@petebradt]

That's bass GUITARIST!!!

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

John was incredible.. no one could,.....or can equal...

[@joelsantos3151]

nao

[@muzicaempathica6479]

Didn't bother ta just Master the bastard- #THEOX re-invented the bloody thing‼

[@11000038]

The Who are just so exciting! Never a dull moment and exceptional musical skills.

[@helenbryant404]

I can't wait to see them at the end of the week!

[@JonAarstad-km1cm]

He was that but not because of this maybe live at Leeds

[@chrisk920]

@@helenbryant404 How was Pino? From what I've seen of him, he does not hold a cand3le to John. The mold was made, and never to be made again. I'm just expecting more than that.

[@helenbryant404]

@@chrisk920 oh please! This was a year ago! I can’t say I remember. But of course nobody can take the place of The Ox. Mainly because nobody else would get away with playing anywhere near as loudly as he ever did…

[@Mastrangelotv]

Ohhh... th OX was amazing!!! He's was the BEST!!!!

[@swhorne]

i was blessed to see a live John Entwistle bass solo during the 1990s quadrophenia tour.

[@chrisreich40]

Same here. August of 1997.

[@PerfDayToday]

@@chrisreich40same!

[@SLAYER.APO.VOLO.]

When Entwistle solos, you all shut up and enjoy. No guitar needed no nothing. Just John and his bass

[@matthewcassar1395]

And Zak's drums.

[@Miist3rDuce1]

@@matthewcassar1395 moon was better

[@gr.vo.3058]

John Entwistle had hands the size of which could palm a basketball. O yeah, and he mastered the instrument as good as anyone. Besides,.......WHO else could get away with wearing a Green colored Leather Jacket!

[@ibnufasya6408]

snappy dresser, he had a lot of those jackets, black, grey, blue, red, green, even a black and white tiger print, i really love his style !

[@richardk6659]

Very good one. The last time I saw them. The band was tight, Pete sounding a bit like Jeff Beck at times, to my untrained ear. Excellent!

[@BillM1960]

I can't think of a Who song I don't like, but I know this is my favorite.(and album)

[@jeffcampbell668]

i heard this version tonight on my local shitty fm "classic rock" station. i had never heard it before. i know it's this version because they said the year and the venue. i.m a big who fan and townshend solo fan as well. my only quandry is what to do with the 4 yabbo's who gave this a thumbs down.

[@davidmaynard1530]

Jeff Campbell Young man, I’ve looked at the comments and I’m not seeing any “thumbs down “ . Were they taken away ?

[@larryb6715]

What an incredible performance. I like it all. Pete's cuts it up on his guitar and John's fingers flying across the frets with Roger's still shrill voice and Zack Starkey does as well as Keith, they are still number one and kick the stones ass.

[@charlesprest1247]

You're joking; right?

[@smwrbd]

@@charlesprest1247 nope he's not. Mick is just sad.

[@jeffreywinding6763]

Yup. Better than the Stone I’ve always thought. Yup

[@thomasfoss9963]

Hard to compare the Who and the Stones-- because they are different- They both wrote great songs, and rocked out on stage, with great singers and great guitarists!!!!!!

[@mrvlsmrv]

The Who are consistently tight live. The Stones not so much.

[@goodwilj]

Johnny Twinkle passed just two years later.

[@richmotroni]

It was there that incredible night and the band never sounded better. Awesome show!

[@davidarmstrong7966]

I saw them in '82 and '89 - both in Oakland. This tour was the best of the 3. Saw them the next night in Marysville.

[@markelmore66]

There are 2 types of bass guitarists: John Entwistle, and every other one who WISHES he were John Entwistle...