'60s Rock Legend and Founding Member of Beloved Rock Band Turns 82
July 7 marks a milestone for one of the musicians behind a beloved era of 1960s rock.
Warren Entner, the singer, guitarist, keyboardist and songwriter best known for his work with The Grass Roots, turns 82 on July 7. As a founding member of the band's classic lineup, he contributed to a run of songs that kept The Grass Roots on radio playlists for generations.
The Grass Roots began as a studio project created by songwriters P.F. Sloan and Steve Barri before evolving into a full performing band. Its best-known lineup came together when Entner joined Rob Grill, Creed Bratton and Rick Coonce, bringing together the four members who would become most closely tied to the band's breakthrough years.
With Entner in the lineup, the band became known for a polished, harmony-driven sound that helped define its biggest years. Blending rock, pop and folk-rock, The Grass Roots built a style that made the group one of the most recognizable acts of the late 1960s and early 1970s.
The band's biggest hits included "Let's Live for Today," "Midnight Confessions," "I'd Wait a Million Years," "Temptation Eyes," "Sooner or Later" and "Two Divided by Love." Those songs helped The Grass Roots become one of the era's most dependable hit-making bands, with multiple Top 10 singles and a long stretch of chart success.
According to the band's official page, "Only nine bands in the history of Rock 'n' Roll - including The Beatles - have charted more hits on Billboard's Hot 100."
Entner was an important part of the lineup behind that success. His vocals, guitar work and songwriting helped support the band's signature sound, while his presence gave The Grass Roots an important creative anchor during their most successful years. On recordings like "Let's Live for Today" and "Midnight Confessions," his contributions remain tied to the songs that continue to define the band's legacy.
After leaving The Grass Roots, Entner built another successful career behind the scenes as a music manager, representing and guiding rock acts across later decades. That second chapter demonstrated another level of his influence, proving that his understanding of the music world extended far beyond performing.
Now, as Warren Entner celebrates his 82nd birthday, his career remains tied to one of the most memorable stretches of 1960s and 1970s rock. Through his work with The Grass Roots and his later years in music management, Entner helped shape songs, careers and sounds that still hold a place in rock history.
Related: Founding Member of Iconic '70s Rock Band Turns 70
Copyright 2026 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved
This story was originally published July 7, 2026 at 8:52 PM.