The Who are an English rock band formed in London in 1964. Their classic lineup (1964–1978) consisted of lead vocalist Roger Daltrey, guitarist Pete Townshend, bassist John Entwistle and drummer Keith Moon. Considered one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century, their contributions to rock music include the development of the Marshall stack, large public address systems, the use of synthesisers, Entwistle’s and Moon’s influential playing styles, Townshend’s feedback and power‑chord guitar technique, and the evolution of the rock opera. They have been cited as an influence by many hard rock, punk, power pop and mod bands. The Who were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990. The band evolved from an earlier group, the Detours, and established themselves within the pop art and mod movements, incorporating auto‑destructive art by smashing guitars and drums on stage. Their first single as the Who, “I Can’t Explain” (1964), reached the UK top ten and was followed by a series of hit singles including “Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere” and “My Generation” (both 1965), “Substitute”, “I’m a Boy”, “Happy Jack” (all 1966) and “Pictures of Lily” (1967). In 1967, they performed at the Monterey Pop Festival and released “I Can See for Miles”, their only U.S. top‑ten single. The group’s 1969 concept album Tommy included the single “Pinball Wizard” and became both a critical and commercial success.
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See Me Feel Me Woodstock 1969
Behind Blue Eyes 1975
I’m Free
I Can See For Miles (1968)
I’m A Boy (1968)
Substitute
My Generation
Baba O’riley
Tommy
Get Fooled Again
Who Are You?
Don’t Let Go The Coat
Happy Jack
The Kids Are Alright
Another Tricky Day
Join Together
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