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The Who

Musical Group
Forfans of classic rock, live-album collectors, readers interested in rock history and concept albums.
53 Reviews 90 Definitions 333 Charts
Rock Pop Rock Hard Rock

The Profile

The Who are an English rock band formed in 1964. Core classic lineup included Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle and Keith Moon. They are known for powerful live shows and landmark concept albums such as Tommy and Quadrophenia.

Formed in London in 1964; pioneered ambitious rock operas and large-scale live performances; famously destroyed instruments onstage; Pete Townshend is the principal songwriter; drummer Keith Moon died in 1978 and bassist John Entwistle died in 2002. Major studio and live highlights include Tommy (1969), Who's Next (1971), Quadrophenia (1973) and the live album Live at Leeds (1970).

DeBaser reviewers overwhelmingly praise The Who for their live power and landmark albums (Tommy, Who's Next, Quadrophenia). Live recordings like Live at Leeds are repeatedly singled out as essential. Later studio work and reunion-era releases receive mixed reactions, while compilations and box sets are valued by collectors.

Notable Quotes

❝ Is it possible to listen to “My Generation” without screaming and shaking?!
❝ Less than forty minutes, but an actual punch in the stomach, a pure distillation of that thing that someone called Rock and which instead I like to call Rock.
❝ LOVE REIGNS ON ME.
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