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He also fronted the John Entwistle Band. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis collection of songs on Volume One are from his years with the John Entwistle Band. Re-mastered versions of studio tracks including “Bogey Man” featuring Keith Moon, unreleased studio tracks like “I Wouldn’t Sleep With You”, demos that were recorded for The Who like “Where Ya Going Now”, and live tracks including The Who cut “Trick Of The Light”. \u003ci\u003eRarities Oxhumed - Volume One\u003c\/i\u003e is the first in a series of recordings and projects to bring the music of John Entwistle to the fans and forever solidify him as one of the greatest rock musicians ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracklisting: Bogey Man’ Darker Side Of Night; I'll Try Again; When You See The Light; Back On The Road; Left For Dead; I Wouldn't Sleep With You; Don't Be A Sucker; Life Goes On (demo); Where Ya Going Now (demo); Trick Of The Light (live); Under A Raging Moon (live); Shakin' All Over (live)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deko","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50389296546123,"sku":"1168061","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/7769154e-681f-4107-869e-44fe86f313c4_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726357128"},{"product_id":"rigor-mortis-sets-in","title":"Rigor Mortis Sets In","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs The Who navigated their incendiary path through the sixties, John Entwistle (nick-named The Ox) showed that he was a talented songwriter as well as being a formidable musician. 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Entwistle had been writing songs and making demos of them at home, and was amassing a stockpile of material. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Entwistle’s second solo album, released in May 1972, features Peter Frampton and Jimmy McCulloch (of Thunderclap Newman, later of Wings) on lead guitars, and the single “I Wonder”.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Demon","offers":[{"title":"Red LP","offer_id":50416505815371,"sku":"2180067","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/DEMREC1217-John_Entwistle_Whistle_Rymes_2D_with_sticker_6c180b2d_thumbnail_4.jpg?v=1726704891"},{"product_id":"smash-your-head-against-the-wall","title":"Smash Your Head Against The Wall","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs The Who navigated their incendiary path through the sixties, John Entwistle (nick-named The Ox) showed that he was a talented songwriter as well as being a formidable musician. 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