Product Details

• Actors: John Entwistle
• Directors: Hot Licks Studio
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Hot Licks
• DVD Release Date: June 20, 2006
• Run Time: 60 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000EXZFHG
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #41,669 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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Product Description

The Who's legendary John Entwistle gives a personal bass lesson that covers fingering, licks, octave style, chords, hammer-ons, pull-offs, picking techniques, harmonics, soloing concepts, walking bass lines, string-bending and phrasing all in the famous Entwistle style. Here is a unique chance to learn from the man who wrote the book when it comes to rock 'n' roll electric bass.

Customer Reviews

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18 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Damn, I Still Can't Play Like Him., August 22, 2006

By	Terence Dollard (Hauppauge, NY United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I'd like to say this DVD made all the difference in my playing, but I'd have to be John Entwistle to figure it all out. The DVD is great because it is an archive of the creative process of a lost musical genius. Getting past the few practicable tricks, there's some of John's musical philosophies saved for future generations. I know it sounds silly, but imagine having Hendrix sit down and dissect his playing, or Mozart discuss his thoughts on composition with someone who asks the questions you would.

Its also amazing how video production has changes over the past 20 years. The picture is good, but you can see the improvements in cameras and tapes.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Quiet One talks, August 16, 2006

By	Michael R. DeVincenzi "Mike From SJ" (San Jose) - See all my reviews

I like the segment where John admits that his little finger is used just for show. John honestly demonstrates his style of playing. He says that he would be bored to just play the bass in the standard way; he needs to solo to completely express himself . John had a easy going side to his personality, and he carefully answers questions. Some things can't be explained in words, but John does a great job at it. He turns his treble and volume to full and lets the chips fall where they may. This is a great DVD to watch over and over; I plan to watch it many times. Thanks John for taking the time to show us your style.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Expanding bass solo technique, July 31, 2006

By	J. Pearl "J Pearl" (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

John Entwistle demonstrates bass solo and rhythmic techniques by himself, and then jams with lead guitarist Arlen Roth, who questions The Ox further on his approach to bass. This gives viewers the chance to focus on Entwistle's bass playing without having to strain to hear it through the deluge (as John described it) of The Who's power chords, drum assaults and slinky synthesizers. Entwistle emerges as an unselfish innovator who was willing to share his skills with others. His deadpan wit quietly perks up the proceedings as well.