{"product_id":"the-ox-the-authorized-biography-of-the-whos-john-entwistle-paperback","title":"The Ox: The Authorized Biography of the Who's John Entwistle - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePaul Rees\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnearth a piece of music history with this definitive, no-holds-barred biography of John Entwistle, The Who's legendary bass guitarist.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e It is an unequivocal fact that in terms of rock bands, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Who represent Year Zero, the beginning of all things, ground-breakers all. To that incontrovertible end, John Entwistle--The Who's beloved bassist--remains an enigmatic yet undeniably influential figure. However, unlike his fellow musicians, Entwistle has yet to be the subject of a major biography. In the years since his death, his enduring legacy has been carefully guarded by his loved ones, preventing potential biographers from writing the definitive account of his life-until now. For the first time, and with the full cooperation of the Entwistle family, \u003ci\u003eThe Ox \u003c\/i\u003eshines a long overdue light on one of the most important figures in rock history. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawing on his own notes for his unfinished autobiography, as well as his personal archives and interviews with his family and friends, \u003ci\u003eThe Ox \u003c\/i\u003egives readers a never-before-seen glimpse into Entwistle's two very distinct poles. On the one hand, he was the rock star incarnate--larger than life, self-obsessed to a fault, and proudly and almost defiantly so. Extravagant with money, he famously shipped vintage American cars across the Atlantic without having so much as a driver's license, built progressively bigger and more grandiose bars into every home he owned, and amassed an extraordinary collection of possessions, from armor and weaponry to his trademark Cuban-heel boots. But beneath this fame and flutter, he was also a man of simple tastes and traditional opinions. He was a devoted father and family man who loved nothing more than to wake up to a full English breakfast or to have a supper of fish, chips, and a pint at his local pub. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter his untimely death, many of these stories were shuttered away into the memories of his family and friends. At long last, \u003ci\u003eThe Ox \u003c\/i\u003eintroduces us to the man behind the myth--the iconic and inimitable John Entwistle.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul Rees\u003c\/b\u003e has been writing about popular music and culture since 1990. He is a former award-winning editor of the fabled British rock weekly \u003ci\u003eKerrang! \u003c\/i\u003eand was editor-in-chief of \u003ci\u003eQ\u003c\/i\u003e magazine from 2002-2012. He has interviewed everyone from Paul McCartney, Bono, Bruce Springsteen, and Madonna to AC\/DC, Noel Gallagher, Take That, and Adele. He is the author of six previous books, including the bestselling \u003ci\u003eRobert\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlant: A Life.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 06, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767953719584,"sku":"9780306922862","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d1513ba0f55e62c0051a666f262669b6.webp?v=1780321429","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-ox-the-authorized-biography-of-the-whos-john-entwistle-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}