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Celebrating Quadrophenia—The Who’s “Other” Rock Opera

Posted on December 14, 2023 by Bob Ruggiero

It’s not the Who’s most famous rock opera—that would be the one about the deaf, dumb and blind kid with great flipper action, Tommy. Nor is it the great “What If?” never-assembled rock opera—that would be Lifehouse, most of which … Continue reading →

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Who is He? The Silent, Stoic Bassist’s Story is Finally Told

Posted on November 8, 2020 by Bob Ruggiero

The Ox: The Authorized Biography of John Entwistle by Paul Rees 384 pp., $30, Hatchette Books Every member of the Who has been the subject of a number of biographies and autobiographies save one: bassist John Entwistle. Known as “The … Continue reading →

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