John Entwistle/The Who

[John Macy]

John Entwistle, bassist for the legendary rock band the Who, died in his sleep Thursday morning (June 27) in his Las Vegas hotel room. He was 57.

Entwistle's body was discovered by his road assistant at around noon local time, said his manager Steve Luongo. The cause of death is still under investigation, but Luongo said it is believed that the bassist died of a heart attack.

While Entwistle had a heart condition, he seemed to be in good health and his death came as a complete surprise, Luongo said.

The Who had rehearsed together Wednesday night in Las Vegas and were due to launch a tour there Friday night.

"We lost a Jimi Hendrix of bass guitar," Luongo said. "He was probably my best friend and my musical soulmate. I'm completely devastated."

[CrowBear Schmitt]

Jimi Hendrix of the Bass Guitar ?
i hope he runs into Jaco Pastorius while attending Heavens great Jam Sessions.
RIP John
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