Which member of The Who was the bassist?

John Entwistle was the bassist of The Who. He joined the group in its early years and became one of rock’s most influential bass players, combining a powerful tone with melodic, often unusually busy lines. While Pete Townshend supplied the famous windmill guitar chords, Entwistle frequently treated the bass as a lead instrument rather than merely background support.

Entwistle was also an occasional singer and songwriter for The Who. His compositions included “Boris the Spider” and “My Wife,” adding a darker, comic edge to the band’s catalogue. He was the only member of the classic lineup with formal musical training, including experience with the French horn.

The other options were also major Who members, but their roles were different: Roger Daltrey was the lead vocalist, Pete Townshend was the guitarist and principal songwriter, and Keith Moon was the drummer. Entwistle’s huge amplifiers helped him remain audible alongside Moon’s explosive drumming and Townshend’s loud guitar.