The Ox by Paul Rees - Review
The Ox is the first and only authorised biography of John Entwistle, the bass player of British rock band The Who. Paul Rees has had access to the people who were closest to John and the door has been opened wide for us to step inside the enigmatic Entwistle's life. If you ask people to describe John Entwistle, most would start by describing his talent as a bass player. Often labelled as the 'greatest bass player of all time,' his talent as a musician only brushes the surface. Who really was he? Well, now we get a deep insight into what his whirlwind of a life was like. John started his autobiography, but never finished it. I think Paul Rees has done an excellent job of recounting his life, both the good and bad parts. He hasn't shied away from the truth. From failed marriages, drug and alcohol problems, the bitter atmosphere of The Who as a band, an addiction to buying material items, this book covers it all. if you're looking for a book that accurat...
