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The Who
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Shepherd's Bush, West London, England (1964 – present)
The Who are an English rock band that formed in Shepherd’s Bush, West London, England, in 1964 and grew to be considered one of the greatest and most influential bands in the world. They are also famed for their prowess as a live band - winning awards and being described as “possibly the greatest live band ever.” The primary lineup consisted of Pete Townshend (lead guitar, vocals), Roger Daltrey (lead vocals), John Entwistle (bass, vocals) and Keith Moon (drums, vocals).
The Who rose to fame in the United Kingdom with a pioneering instrument destruction stage show, as well as a series of top ten hit singles (including the celebrated “My Generation”) and top five albums, beginning in 1965 with “I Can’t Explain”. They first hit the top ten in the USA in 1967 with “I Can See for Miles”. The 1969 release of Tommy was the first in a series of top five albums for the group in the USA, followed by Live at Leeds (1970), Who’s Next (1971), Quadrophenia (1973), and Who Are You (1978) among others.
Keith Moon died in 1978. After that the band released two more studio albums, the top five Face Dances (1981) and the top ten It’s Hard (1982), with drummer Kenney Jones, before officially disbanding in 1983. They reformed on several occasions to perform at special events such as Live Aid and for reunion tours such as their 25th anniversary tour (1989) and the Quadrophenia revival tours of 1996 and 1997.
The Who rose to fame in the United Kingdom with a pioneering instrument destruction stage show, as well as a series of top ten hit singles (including the celebrated “My Generation”) and top five albums, beginning in 1965 with “I Can’t Explain”. They first hit the top ten in the USA in 1967 with “I Can See for Miles”. The 1969 release of Tommy was the first in a series of top five albums for the group in the USA, followed by Live at Leeds (1970), Who’s Next (1971), Quadrophenia (1973), and Who Are You (1978) among others.
Keith Moon died in 1978. After that the band released two more studio albums, the top five Face Dances (1981) and the top ten It’s Hard (1982), with drummer Kenney Jones, before officially disbanding in 1983. They reformed on several occasions to perform at special events such as Live Aid and for reunion tours such as their 25th anniversary tour (1989) and the Quadrophenia revival tours of 1996 and 1997.
Videos
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The Who-My Generation/Cry If You Want
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The Who - Trilby's Piano
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The Who - Unholy Trinity
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The Who - They Made My Dreams Come True
Top Albums
Top Tracks
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Baba O'Riley
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My Generation
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Won't Get Fooled Again
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Pinball Wizard
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Who Are You
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Substitute
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I Can See for Miles
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Happy Jack
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Bargain
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I Can't Explain
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Squeeze Box
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The Seeker
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Magic Bus
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Pictures of Lily
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Shoutbox
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DAZ22LFCRULESOK wrote:
BRILL
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littlelizajane wrote:
best. band. ever.
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penny136 wrote:
Great Music, nothing like it today!!
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infectedmodes wrote:
Hi everyone! Would you like to join this group? : http://www.lastfm.es/group/We+Love+British+Bands Hope you like the idea! XD
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james_cfc wrote:
Ah, can't beat a bit o' the Who!
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suikodee wrote:
Love Reign O'er Me is such a powerful song. Love it.
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bathat wrote:
I thought The Who fans might be interested in a script that automates the process of adding Loved Tracks to a specific playlist in iTunes - here (more people should know about it). :)
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sagm_999 wrote:
I'm getting more and more obsessed, the song Love Reign O'er Me keeps crawling deeper and deeper under my skin. This can't be good... Well yeah, it's The Who!
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GruenerKeks wrote:
HAHA Baba O'Riley is my favourite, too and the new Album is great, too.
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floydianslip74 wrote:
Bloody awesome songs from 'I Can't Explain' right to 'Endless Wire' love love love the 'Orrible 'OO!!!!
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pj_567 wrote:
Damn fine band, my dad introduced me too. Also, does anyone know where I can find the version of "Won't get fooled again" played on the intro to CSI:Miami? Its not better original ofc, but still like to add it to my collection.
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Tyrano wrote:
I saw The Who and I don't see any florida date to make it double
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wetwillies wrote:
I'M SEEING THE WHO!!!
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affray wrote:
JOIN Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club!
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devilmaylaugh wrote:
Baba O'Reilly is the best :) I love singing it when im driving through the country
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bolindo69 wrote:
hear hear
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EmptyGlass08 wrote:
Long live The Who!
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Arekuzu0 wrote:
Sipping cocktails in the blue, red and grey... and I like every minute of the day.
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maximoreira wrote:
what else is out in the who is the nose of Pete Townshend, hehehehe, the biggest nose ever i already see.
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maximoreira wrote:
Quadrophenia :9
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Palace of Auburn Hills, Detroit, United States
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The Who
Copps Coliseum, Toronto, Canada
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24
The Who
TD Banknorth Garden, Boston, United States
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