John Entwistle
| Born | October 9, 1944 |
| Hometown | Chiswick, United Kingdom |
| Net worth | $50 million |
| Height | 6'0" (1.83m) |
| Spouse | Maxene Harlow, Alison Wise |
| Children | Christopher Entwistle |
| Parents | Queenie Johns, Herbert Entwistle |
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- From left: Pete Townshend, Keith Moon, John Entwistle, and Roger DaltreyPhoto: GAB Archive/Redferns (Getty Images)The Who is one of a handful of classic rock acts that persevere in the 2020s but it hasn’t been an easy road for either Roger Daltrey or Pete Townshend, the band’s two surviving members. The past 60 years have been filled with loss and scandals that have been as instrumental as their many triumphs in creating the band’s pugnacious character.As Roger Daltrey celebrates his 80th birthd
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