Which member of The Who was known as 'The Ox'?

John Entwistle was known as “The Ox.” The Who gave him the nickname because of his strong constitution and his apparent ability to eat, drink, and endure more than the other band members. It also suited his calm, sturdy presence amid the group’s famously chaotic performances.

The nickname can seem surprising because Entwistle was often the most reserved member of The Who offstage. Onstage, however, his playing was anything but quiet. His precise, forceful bass work supplied a musical counterweight to Pete Townshend’s guitar destruction, Roger Daltrey’s commanding vocals, and Keith Moon’s frantic drumming.

Entwistle later acquired another famous nickname: “Thunderfingers,” a reference to the speed and power of his bass playing. He also helped popularize the idea of the rock bassist as a prominent, technically adventurous musician. The song “The Ox,” an instrumental on The Who’s debut album My Generation, further cemented the association, although its title referred to his nickname rather than identifying a separate band member.