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Re: Tribute to The Ox
I think even John would be bored reading this. I know I would
He was a bassplayer. He's dead. End of story. Don9t make a saint out of him.
please
F.
On 07-10-2003 9:30 PM, "SicilianMother@xxxxxxx" <SicilianMother@xxxxxxx>
wrote:
> Do you ever listen to Who songs and follow John's bass line only? I do. It
> is so damn good. So pure.
>
> John's birthday is coming up, October 9th. Leading up to this date, a friend
> and I have really been moved lately to celebrate his life.
>
> "Everybody calls me the quiet one......", but yet we are blown away by his
> powerful, booming thunder What a dynamic man and musician he was. He was the
> eye of the hurricane and held his own amongst three of the world's most
> untamed, unique and extraordinary entertainers.
>
> Our beloved John Entwistle is undisputedly the best bass player that ever
> lived. In fact, he was honored with the "Best Bass Player of the Millennium."
> What a gift he gave to us. I say "our beloved John Entwistle" because John
> was all about performing for his fans. Plus, he loved to be on the road. He
> was happiest on the road. So, it is somewhat befitting that he also died on
> the
> road.
>
> I know there are many on the list that have shared their stories of meeting
> John, getting a photo or autograph. He was very generous and genuine. He
> posed
> for many photographs with fans and was quick to give an autograph. He was an
> approachable man, that cared about his fans.
>
> The bass player in any band is usually understated. But, in John's case it
> is different. He was the anchor in The Who. No one could fill the spaces of
> songs the way John did. He was the best at what he did. Not just a bass
> player, but more accurately a bass guitarist.
>
> That was again very apparent when he went on to form his own band, the John
> Entwistle Band. If you loved John's music, you loved JEB. When you put in
> their CD, you'd better know where the volume button is. That is how John
> liked
> it, loud and louder!
>
> John was not a perfect saint, however he had a true and generous heart of
> gold. He was involved to help Roger out with the Teenage Cancer Fund and
> more
> recently a charity that has been set up in his name, the "John Entwistle
> Foundation." When any of his things go up for sale or they have some type of
> concerts and so on, the money will go to the charities John had been into.
> Even
> now, he is still supporting charities due to the fact that he was a pack rat
> and
> had enormous collections of guitars, artwork and other valuable items that are
> being auctioned off.
>
> Not everyone can understand or appreciate his dark and cynical sense of
> humor, but that was part of what made John who he was. He was the master of
> the
> macabre. His music especially reflected that side of him. His fascination
> with
> all things dark and their symbols showed up in everything he did.
>
> No one will ever be able to replace John. I pity the person or people whose
> task it is to try fill his shoes. But, his dark musical and magical talent is
> preserved in the hearts and memories of all who loved him. So, this year, on
> his birthday, let's put on John's music. Let's remember him and honor him
> and let's turn it up loud. The Ox would want it that way.
>
> God, I miss him. Thank you John, for the gift you have given us in your
> legend and your music.
>
> Johanna