Band Name: The Who
Years Active: 1964-1982, 1985, 1988-89
Origin: London, UK
Genre: Rock,
Band Members: Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, Keith Moon
About The Who:
Though The Who are a band that will never be forgotten, it’s also easy for some to forget that this classic British rock band helped to create the entire rock music industry. Forming in the 60’s, The Who soon had a loyal following of fans who loved their alternative sound and music. It was only when they were searching for an edge that set them apart that the band discovered their talent for destroying their instruments, and a legend was born! The Who’s band discography contains some of the most iconic British rock albums of all time and has gained them a place in the rock and roll hall of fame in the 90’s
The Who Discography
- My Generation (1965)
- A Quick One (1966)
- The Who Sell Out (1967)
- Tommy (1969)
- Who’s Next (1971)
- Quadrophenia (1973)
- The Who By Numbers (1975)
- Who Are You (1978)
- Face Dances (1981)
- It’s Hard (1982)
- Endless Wire (2006)
The Who as a band also released many life performances on disk, a trend that isn’t often seen in modern day music but really shows how their rock attitude became such a popular thing to see live. An excellent blend of spectacle and showmanship, many images of The Who in concert have become iconic band images that are often used in merchandise. One of the biggest rock bands to ever grace the stage, and their love of destroying their instruments soon meant that fans could get an all new experience with every single show. Not only that but The Who were also directly responsible for
Marshall stacked speakers, when the members asked for more power to their sound. The result is still used to this day as standard and shows that a desire for loud music is still going strong! With Grammy’s to their name and Rock Honours from every notable location, The Who is a band that will never be forgotten from culture as well as the rock and roll history books.
As a band, The Who created a distinctive sound that peaked with their popularity in the 70’s. Their songs are so well-played that it’s possible for a person to have heard elements of the whole The Who discography without ever realising that they’re listening to the band! Songs like
"My Generation” and
"Who Are You” in particular have become timeless and albums like Tommy and Quadrophenia are still sold in droves. Whether you love the music or the band’s imagery, which has been immortalised on merchandise and t shirts, The Who is a band that gave much to rock music.
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