John Entwistle
| Born | October 9, 1944 |
| Hometown | Chiswick, United Kingdom |
| Net worth | $50 million |
| Height | 6'0" (1.829m) |
| Spouse | Maxene Harlow, Alison Wise |
| Children | Christopher Entwistle |
| Parents | Queenie Johns, Herbert Entwistle |
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