Stuart Clayton Publishes “The John Entwistle Bass Book”

The John Entwistle Bass BookStuart Clayton and Bassline Publishing have expanded their transcription book offering with a new deep dive on a bass icon. The John Entwistle Bass Book features full transcriptions from The Ox’s career with The Who including “My Generation,” “Happy Jack,” “Boris the Spider,” The Real Me,” and more.

Each of the 15 songs is written in standard notation and tablature with chord symbols and performance notes. Clayton describes the book as having a “biography, discography, bassography, and playing techniques analysis,” making it a must-have for Entwistle fans.

“In addition to the transcriptions, the book contains a detailed history of John’s career, an in-depth analysis of his playing techniques, extensive information on his basses and amplifiers, and a discography/videography/recommended reading list,” the publisher states.

The John Entwistle Bass Book is available now through Amazon and Bassline Publishing.

The John Entwistle Bass Book Song List:

  1. 5:15
  2. Baba O’Riley
  3. Bargain
  4. Behind Blue Eyes
  5. Boris the Spider
  6. Dreaming from the Waist
  7. Eminence Front
  8. Happy Jack
  9. My Generation
  10. Pinball Wizard
  11. Substitute
  12. Success Story
  13. Summertime Blues
  14. The Real Me
  15. The Seeker
  16. Trick of the Light
  17. Who Are You
  18. Won’t Get Fooled Again

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