John Entwistle's Ox's 1974–1975 tour
John Entwistle's Ox, a band fronted by the Who's bass guitarist John Entwistle, staged a tour of the United Kingdom and North America in late 1974 and early 1975. History. The band, previously known as John Entwistle's Rigor Mortis, rehearsed at the Royal Ballroom in Tottenham, London with a twelve-piece lineup and Shepperton Studios in Shepperton, which cost Entwistle £20,000. The Ox started a tour of the United Kingdom on 8 December 1974 at the Newcastle City Hall in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. The concert was a commercial  failure, as only 300 out of the available 2,000 tickets were sold. The Who's crew and PA system were used for the tour, with the sound mixed by Bob Pridden. After poorly attended shows at large venues, the band played a series of concerts in universities and smaller venues in early 1975. After concluding the UK tour, the band performed in North America, usually opening for more well-known acts. It was estimated that Entwistle lost around $70,000 on the tour and he became poorer by more than £30,000. Live releases. Live material from 1974 and 1975  has appeared on the following releases: Set list. The set list of the live album "King Biscuit Flower Hour Presents in Concert" consists of the following (all songs written by John Entwistle unless otherwise specified): References. Citations Bibliography