Thunderfingers, the greatest Bass player who ever lived, may he rest in peace

@jaguarandres25

9 жыл бұрын

Agee also

@MyWho1966

9 жыл бұрын

Yeah - thats rite - RIP John!!! - NO ONE can play the Bass like JOHN ENTWISTLE!!!

@mynorthensoul

9 жыл бұрын

lucas sadler John Entwistle is the best bass player ever, Chris Squire (Yes) the second best

@jamessollazzo2966

6 жыл бұрын

lead bass

@thanosoftitan7086

5 жыл бұрын

Not only that, he legitimately pushed Pete well past his comfort zone!

Arguably the best bass ever played in a rock song. Entwistle made the bass a lead instrument. The Ox was amazing.

John Entwhistle...the best basist ever!!!

@stevenherbert662

4 жыл бұрын

Legend

@samhelsel443

2 жыл бұрын

Amen!!

Dude...the video should be of John the ENTIRE time. This song is bass porn!!

@willknox7273

4 жыл бұрын

This is possibly the greatest KZread comment ever

@pilummurialis6490

4 жыл бұрын

A lot of them should, I can't stand how most focus on guitarists, like sure, film them a bit, but when a bassist plays great stuff, that's where my attention is

@jamesweldon9726

4 жыл бұрын

Damn right! They waited until the middle of the song to show any close ups of his playing.

@djfedezaza

3 жыл бұрын

And Guitar porn and singing porn and drumming porn

@StudioDaVeed

3 жыл бұрын

Considering this song is built for the Bass to be Lead.....yep.

if that isn't the most unfuckinbelievable bass playin.....what is?....we've died and went to bass heaven!

@lucifer73

10 жыл бұрын

Lets not forget either that the fucker just stood there like a rock. I always admired that vibe he brought to the band; the cool aloof one. Very fluid player and the most thunderous bass player I've ever heard live. Hated to see him go.

@nick-ky7ql

3 жыл бұрын

@@lucifer73 like a rock. Every time he performed

John once said that this song was basically an extended bass solo. HELL YES!! Long live the Ox!

@ustric

5 жыл бұрын

I have heard that he played it as a joke in the studio, but they loved it so so much they recorded it and used it.

@TheJohnnyCotts

3 жыл бұрын

I remember it being called "a bass solo with words".

How anyone can say Tommy is the better of the two Who rock operas is beyond me. Quadrophonia from beginning to end is simply unbelievable.

@sdingeswho

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, David! “Quad” is IT!!! (with all due respect to Tommy) And I believe this is the best “Real Me” I’ve ever heard! 😎 The Who were absolutely on-fire, topped-off with Entwistle completely leaving the galaxy at warp-speed! This was insane, even for him! 😁😎❤️

@windyhillbomber

2 жыл бұрын

@@sdingeswho very nicely put!

@jamesdaniels487

2 жыл бұрын

Quadrophenia is a more consistently brilliant album, but Tommy's high points are much higher than Quadrophenia's. The Amazing Journey/Sparks and Pinball Wizard are better than anything on Q, but Tommy also has filler tracks like Tommy's Holiday Camp and There's A Doctor.

@windyhillbomber

2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesdaniels487 Gee it’s hard to go past The Real Me, 5:15, Love Reign O’er Me, The Punk and the Godfather when it comes to high points. I like both albums. But Quad will always be the standout. For me anyway.

@gaylasmith5279

2 жыл бұрын

"Quadrophenia" got me through my youth. Thankfully, I had the opportunity to tell Mr. Townshend long ago and far away. He was kind to a gawky teenage girl. I think it should be required listening in high schools across the globe.

John Entwistle takes that song to the stratosphere. Incredible bass playing. I miss him a lot.

The Who found their second wind from 1999 until Entwistle's death in 2002. Some great performances during that time.

@OlafProt

Жыл бұрын

I was at this gig. It was the first time I saw them but I knew it was a special one. I saw them again in Feb 2002 at Watford Colosseum not long before John died. That was the most deafening gig I’ve ever seen. It was SUCH a good decision they made to put that camera on Johns bass during 5:15. Then we could really see how it went down with him.

@nickbonvino

10 ай бұрын

Unfortunately for me I saw them in 2002 just after John’s death… would have loved to see him play

entwistle is fucking AMAZING!

@Kedbuka

7 жыл бұрын

Very

HOLY FUCK. That was the best live performance I`ve ever seen. It just can`t get any better.

One of the top 3 rock vocalists EVER!!

Entwistle by far was the star of that song. The guy was a beast of a bass player.

::10 years from now:: "daddy, what's rock and roll?" ::plays this video:: "i like rock and roll." "i love you, son."

@arminbauer8097

2 жыл бұрын

Months ago, both my kids came up to me with their Spotify playlist on their mobiles and asked, if I knew this awesome band with the crazy drummer. The boring old fart I am I had never mentioned The Who to them before. Nevertheless, all by themselves they came across the greatest band on this planet and were instantly won over.

There is no bassist in rock who comes close to John. Just astonishing in every level.

Maybe my favorite Who song of all. Just f'ing all-out. Entwistle's bass is like a force of nature, a crusher!

Incredible live version. The Who must be the only "veteran" band that could pull off performances this good late in their career.R.I.P. John.

@12345JJBB

7 жыл бұрын

Nick The Bastard I would bet that they're one of the few that consistently perform at a great level, but I wouldn't doubt that the Stones could pull off a hell of a show in 2012, just might be more of a toss up

@6855mike

6 жыл бұрын

Fuck off! I saw the Stones in 2012 and they were a bunch of wankers. No one could ever match the Who for a live energy show . . . at ANY age!

@BobInKC1

6 жыл бұрын

The Stones have always been looking up at The Who. I've seen over 300 shows and have seen most everyone i've wanted to. Their Endless wire show, the 2012ish Quad, and then this last tour - 2016 - were as good as any shows I've ever seen. They were tight, spot on, and brought energy that those half their age can't muster. I'm looking forward to yet one more tour. After all. I did see them on their Farewell Tour - in 1982!!!

@danegalloway8086

5 жыл бұрын

Dont forget about Aerosmith and Steven Tyler. But I agree that The Who are a great live band! Cheers!

@spewgilist

3 жыл бұрын

The epic material certainly helps too.

2:44 John's bass playing gets plain scary amazing.

@joefriedman9843

3 жыл бұрын

Townshend has to rip a solo just to try and take the attention off of Entwistle for a second hahah

The reason Sir "Ox" Entwistle dosen't Beyonce it up, is due to a phenomenon called "SBGF" or Spontaneous Bass Guitar Fire. Sir Entwistle fingers were so quick and talented his bass guitar could and often did spontaneously combust. Hence during prolonged concert performances he had to wear a fire retardant suit under his concert clothes.

John just completely owns the bass on this song

No one is like John!!!!

The job of Entwistle is simply marvelous...tons of perfect notes!

This version is at least 10000 times better than the studio one

Four guys all playing lead coming together as one. Spectacular.

This is the best version of this song by The Who. The heavy piano influence really does it for me !!!!

@loosilu

4 жыл бұрын

@@mescalormavideos7767 Roger doesn't get nearly enough love for this performance. He's amazing.

@D13fs

4 жыл бұрын

Rabbit was a great fit for the band, ever since he stopped performing with The Who they have not sounded nearly as good, on the keyboard end of things at least. Unfortunately I've heard there's issues between Roger and Rabbit.

@mikaelhaggard8031

3 жыл бұрын

It's amazing.

All bass players watchin this....you wish in your entire lifetime that you can play like him....just sick....everytime i watch this im floored!

@jesuslovesbass3944

2 жыл бұрын

I could live 100 lifetimes and not get close to JE's ability. JE is superhuman in his talent and ability. RIP John

Love Daltrey's high-raspy screaming-rock notes... ♫ Can you see the real me, doctor? DOCTOOORRRR!!!! Can you see the real me, mother? MOTHEEEERRRRR!!! Can you see the real me, preacher? PREACHEEEERRRR!!!...♫♫♫

This is a quote by Daltrey from an online guitar mag site, and it says it all: "Zak is Keith Moon-trained; Keith bought Zak his first drum kit and Zak was taught by Keith. So, you know, it's totally organic, so it's almost like Keith is still there. Some nights it's eerie. Zak's now been in the band long enough, we can now throw things at him like we used to with Keith and he comes back with something like Keith would have come back with. Which is kinda even getting more scary."

@peterheinen6110

Жыл бұрын

This version is so awesome because of the Ox thunderfingers. After his demise, the Who still rock... just not so much on this track

@bobhope3716

Жыл бұрын

Daltry is high on drugs. Zak doesn't play anything like Moon. Remember Daltry is the one who didn't like Simon Phillips. And Simon Phillips is a much better drummer than Zak.

@jonnewman2334

Жыл бұрын

What aload of shit ...twat

@davidperez5089

7 ай бұрын

Keith bought him his first kit before his own father did?! That's messed up.

@davidperez5089

7 ай бұрын

@@bobhope3716 that may be true however this version beat the sp version imho so there's that to ponder...

Entwhistle. Fingers like the arms of an octopus: each with it's own brain. Some of the best guitar by Pete I have ever heard.

Dat bass. OMG

@Xidentals

9 жыл бұрын

Steve C John Entwistle, the Ox with the thunderfingers.

Thunderfingers earned that nickname. Hot damn.

It takes many, many repetitions of this video/audio to begin to grasp the complexity and magnitude of John Entwistle's playing on this piece. He carries the rhythm, the bass, the fills, and the lead. Pete's addition of some nice treble at the end is nice too.

Happy Birthday, St. Entwistle!

Just played this, after listening to the Pearl Jam version. And althought that's pretty good, this is so much better. The Who always seem to be pissed off about something, and manage to put that anger and energy in their songs..

@vonteflon

9 жыл бұрын

Definitely. What about the W.A.S.P. version? I spent years not hearing the original Who one, thought it was a WASP song. Usually hate covers, but this is the exception to the rule. You cannot beat The Who doing this, but the WASP version also has a fantastic energy about it, as well as Blackie Lawless's unique singing voice.

@GuitargloucesterCoUk

7 жыл бұрын

Yep spare a thought for Pete's guitar tech who has to duck a few times ! Still angry still great live !

@heighwaysonthewing

5 жыл бұрын

it's called passion mate .

@robertflanagan1364

3 жыл бұрын

Pj is a great version

The Ox. He stands there like a rock. With all that mayhem and craziness going on around him. And he belts out the bassline of a God. Unfuckingbeleivably awesome.

Greatest Band in Rock and Roll EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!

A truly epic performance of one of Quadraphonia best songs...the bass playin?....I'm forever in awe of this man.

Regardless of being one of my favourite Who songs,and loving this version..........I'm here for the Bass. THE greatest.

you never hear any musician rip the who they are still loved respected and never duplicated.

John Entwistle and Geezer Butler added so much to the dynamic and dimension to these 4 piece bands. The live performance by the Who is what separated the boys from the men.

Entwistle was a god among bassists...this performance was truly outstanding.

In my humble opinion this is the finest bass players song in all of rock, played by the best player ever John Entwistle. I have been playing this song for 30 years and have seen them play it live 5x and it never gets old.

Ever seen anyone make playing look so effortlessly

I was wondering if Entwistle was still alive for this when I saw the title and clicked it. I had my answer with the first bass note.

@jasonparry6859

8 жыл бұрын

+CapAnson12345 you are so right what aguitar bass legend respect to you for appreciating it i love the WHO

@JoseFernandez-nw8tq

8 жыл бұрын

+CapAnson12345 That was what happened to me as well.

@yoyohomey

8 жыл бұрын

+CapAnson12345 me too this song without him is just not the same

@jamesweldon9726

4 жыл бұрын

CapAnson12345 - I doubt that they would play this song without him.

Long live the who... This performance was brilliant.

To hear this song and not recognize that John's driving the bus, and only show him at his most passive moments, if at all, is almost criminal.

This song is together with the live performance of 'Who Are You' at the Concert for New York and 'Young Man Blues' from Live at Leeds the best live performance of The Who... a truely incredible band, will never be equalled.

Great bass sound. We miss ya John...

Entwistle plays lead on this on this song. What a bass player. Ox!!

I can listen to this song over and over......it is so great. Long Live The Who

Are you kidding me? Unbelievable performance. Thank you for sharing

The late great John Entwistle possible the greatest bass player ever he was a superb musician and so sadly missed by all true WHO fans likewise the unique Keith Moon how we miss them both I hope they are jamming up there with all the greats and THANKS JOHN @ KEITH WE WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU BOTH TAKE CARE MY FRIENDS.

This is Transcendent Rock and Roll.

Pure and raw power!!!!

The who is one of my favourite group . This song is fuckin' good

They have always been my favorite band, Pete is the reason I started playing the guitar in 1976 and I still play, not like Pete but his spirit is in me and I will always love The Who!

My all time favorite song by this legendary band. The main reason is the incredible Thunderfingers! King of the bass and he really makes this song.

@johannesswillery7855

5 жыл бұрын

I listen to this song over and over trying to pick everything in it. So complicated is the bass. I think it's a moment when Pete acknowledges the superiority of John's musicianship.

Rock Rock Rock Rock Rock, nuff said!!!!

Super moment musical et chant merci à vous et zak starkey à la batterie exceptionnelle comme BATTEUR

The sound of John's bass is just fantastic! Just like it always was.. Greetings from Portugal

This is a great song. What a way to start off their best work. With a punch in the face. Great live version!!

The real 'Greatest Rock'n'Roll Band in the World'

This is just so wonderful I can't stop dancing and jumpin. I remember jumpin when this first came out on vinyl and then at the cinema.

One of my favorite rock bassist !!!! John was always so smooth and natural

Daltry took care of his voice. To have the range he does at his age is quite remarkable. Pete is his wonderful self. The other guys did a good job. Absolutely f'n fantastic.

and that my friends is rock n roll! miss the 70s

When I die, I don't wanna go to heaven...I wanna go to bass heaven where John is...where he reigns forever....If your thinking of learning bass, watch this and you'll know what you should aspire to....You'll never match him, but he will forever be your idol.

The greatest fucking rock band in the fucking world. Period.

Possibly the greatest performance of the Zak+John years imo.

god john was awesome

A blistering performance!

Just outstanding, props to Zak Starkey as well.

f**king grate from the lads still delivering the goods all these years later I love em !

@mikerhubarb6225

9 жыл бұрын

***** sorry typo great not grate !!! ooops lol

@mikerhubarb6225

8 жыл бұрын

oh ok lol

The old guys still had it. Fantastic.

Yep, I’m back for another listen. 😎🎸🥁🇬🇧

Entwhisle gives this song huge balls....wow!!!

yea dude the who in 2000 put some of the best hard rocking shows the world has ever seen!!!!!!

this is insanity!! brilliant

they were incredible talented with an unique sound

The Who was the first Super Group - all 4 were best at what they did. I had the great fortune to see John Entwistle in concert one time. I was not disappointed. This is my favourite Who song of all time. VOL MAX every time it comes on Sat radio - sadly not often enough. Thanks for publishing this version RemoDrumfreek102. Much appreciated. :-)

What an amazing bass part, John Entwistle is/was so genius in underlining the songs.

This is incredible! They got better the longer they played together. Only time can do this. Thanx for posting, the absolute best

Simply AWESOME! To see the expression on the fans faces at the end says"we have witnessed greatness in its purest form "!

This is so f#%king great its unbeleivable

いつ見てもサイコーの real me だ。

Entwistle sound is like one bass army playing at once jaja Entwistle forever in my heart and ears!!!

Entwistle is a beast!

absolutely badass!

AWESOME!!!!!

Outstanding

Like his father, Zack's drumming blends seamlessly into the piece. I have listen to this a thousand times and every time I hear another layer. Will be analyzed for many years to come.

@juliebryne2903

2 жыл бұрын

Ironic that moon(zaks godfather)is really the one who taught him how to play drums at a young age! Ringo gave him a 🎸!

Spectacular

Just to add another voice in favour of John: Entwhistle quite frankly was the greatest bass player in rock of all time. Never mind Lem, John Paul, that Manowar guy, Steve Harris and many many other greats. J.E. was the one! In combination with the late Keith Moon it was one hell of a rhythm section. As it says on John's amp: MATCHLESS!

@brandonwb1973

7 жыл бұрын

One may NEVER nevermind Lem!

@floriandavid1798

6 жыл бұрын

Geddy Lee, hello. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE the Ox. But it's wrong to not even write Geddy Lee.

@LeToplache007

6 жыл бұрын

Florian DAVID John was a much better bassist than Geddy Lee. Altough Lee was a much better vocalist.

@MrPJ1954

5 жыл бұрын

I would never disrespect John Alec Entwistle by referring to him as a "bass player." He was a multi-instrumentalist, but he lit the music world on fire as a BASSIST.

@TornadoHound

4 жыл бұрын

Lemmy said it best. "He's the best bass player in rock and roll. Ever. No contest."

Wooo! Going to see them in October

Awesome version. Townsend's buzz-saw riffs make this underrated tune one of the best ever by The Who.

Zac Starr on drums ! Ringo's son! Keith Moon's godson! In the blood!

@richrich769

Ай бұрын

His playing is also off the charts, I'm glad someone mentioned!

Thanks for uploading - just amazing

John's hands were like a spider building a web.. absolutely amazing..He alone is why I love The Who so much..I lost some of my hearing from Quadrophenia.. and I would do it again

This must be the hottest version of The Real Me I ever heard.

Drummer is Zak Starkey - Ringo's son. FYI Keith Moon used to give him drum lessons

@jamesweldon9726

4 жыл бұрын

B Hamblin - Ringo gave him a guitar one year, for his birthday. The same year, Keith gave him a drum kit. The rest is history.

@HuntChicagoHomes

4 жыл бұрын

not in this video. drummer at this time was kenney jones

@jameskaihatu6209

4 жыл бұрын

@@HuntChicagoHomes That's not Kenny Jones.

@aidanrelfmusic

4 жыл бұрын

@@jameskaihatu6209 Indeed. It's definitely Zak Starkey who played on 4 tracks of the most recent album.

@TheJohnnyCotts

3 жыл бұрын

@@HuntChicagoHomes This is from 2000. It's Zak Starkey playing drums. Kenney's last official appearance with the Who was in 1988.