Members
- Pete Townshendguitar, keyboard, lead vocals, original, synthesizer · 1964current
Roger Daltreyguitar, harmonica, lead vocals, original, percussion · 1964current- Pino Palladinoadditional, bass guitar · 2002current
- Simon Townshendadditional, background vocals, guitar, mandolin · 2002current
- Chris Staintonadditional, keyboard · 2012current
- Frank Simesadditional, keyboard · 2012current
- Loren Goldadditional, keyboard · 2012current
- Doug Sandomdrums (drum set), original · 1964–1964
John Entwistlebass guitar, French horn, keyboard, lead vocals, original, synthesizer, trumpet · 1964–2002
Keith Moondrums (drum set) · 1964–1978
Kenney Jonesdrums (drum set) · 1978–1985- John “Rabbit” Bundrickkeyboard · 1979–2011
- Simon Townshendadditional, background vocals, guitar, mandolin · 1996–1997
Zak Starkeyadditional, drums (drum set) · 1996–2025- Zak Starkeyadditional, drums (drum set) · 2025–2025
The Who are considered one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century.
The Who are credited with originating the 'rock opera' and have made significant contributions to rock music.
Their debut album, 'My Generation,' was released in 1965 and is a landmark in rock history.
Biography
Formation
The Who, an iconic English rock band, was formed in London in February 1964. The original lineup consisted of lead vocalist Roger Daltrey, guitarist Pete Townshend, bassist John Entwistle, and drummer Keith Moon. The band initially performed under the name "The Detours" before evolving into The Who, gaining a reputation for their energetic performances and innovative sound.
Breakthrough and Key Releases
The Who quickly rose to prominence in the 1960s with a series of groundbreaking albums, including their debut "My Generation" and the rock opera "Tommy." Their music blended elements of art rock, hard rock, and rhythm and blues, showcasing Townshend's pioneering guitar techniques and the band's powerful stage presence. Notable albums such as "Who's Next" and "Quadrophenia" solidified their status as one of the most influential rock bands of the era. The group was known for their explosive live performances, which often included Townshend's famous guitar-smashing antics.
Legacy
The Who's impact on rock music is profound, credited with developing the rock opera format and influencing countless artists across various genres. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990 and received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, further cementing their legacy as one of the greatest rock bands in history. Despite lineup changes, including the passing of Moon in 1978 and Entwistle in 2002, Daltrey and Townshend continue to perform, keeping the spirit of The Who alive for new generations of fans.
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Discography
WHO2019
- 1.All This Music Must Fade3:21
- 2.Ball and Chain4:30
- 3.I Don’t Wanna Get Wise3:55
- 4.Detour3:46
- 5.Beads on One String3:40
- 6.Hero Ground Zero4:53
- 7.Street Song4:48
- 8.I’ll Be Back5:02
- 9.Break the News4:30
- 10.Rockin’ in Rage4:05
- 11.She Rocked My World3:23
- 12.This Gun Will Misfire3:35
- 13.Got Nothing to Prove3:38
- 14.Danny and My Ponies4:02
Endless Wire2006
- 1.Fragments3:58
- 2.A Man in a Purple Dress4:15
- 3.Mike Post Theme4:28
- 4.In the Ether3:36
- 5.Black Widow’s Eyes3:07
- 6.Two Thousand Years2:51
- 7.God Speaks of Marty Robbins3:27
- 8.It’s Not Enough4:03
- 9.You Stand by Me1:36
- 10.Sound Round1:21
- 11.Pick Up the Peace1:29
- 12.Unholy Trinity2:08
- 13.Trilby’s Piano2:05
- 14.Endless Wire1:52
- 15.Fragments of Fragments2:23
- 16.We Got a Hit1:18
- 17.They Made My Dream Come True1:13
- 18.Mirror Door4:14
- 19.Tea & Theatre3:26
- 20.The Seeker2:38
- 21.Who Are You6:59
- 22.Mike Post Theme3:55
- 23.Relay7:41
- 24.Greyhound Girl3:05
- 25.Naked Eye8:26
- 26.Won’t Get Fooled Again10:42
It’s Hard1982
- 1.Athena3:49
- 2.It's Your Turn3:41
- 3.Cooks County3:50
- 4.It's Hard3:46
- 5.Dangerous3:20
- 6.Eminence Front5:39
- 7.I've Known No War5:59
- 8.One Life's Enough2:21
- 9.One at a Time3:03
- 10.Why Did I Fall for That3:25
- 11.A Man Is a Man3:56
- 12.Cry If You Want4:40
Face Dances1981
- 1.You Better You Bet5:36
- 2.Don’t Let Go the Coat3:43
- 3.Cache Cache3:57
- 4.The Quiet One3:09
- 5.Did You Steal My Money4:10
- 6.How Can You Do It Alone5:26
- 7.Daily Records3:27
- 8.You4:30
- 9.Another Tricky Day4:55
Who Are You1978
- 1.New Song4:18
- 2.Had Enough4:30
- 3.9053:56
- 4.Sister Disco4:24
- 5.Music Must Change4:41
- 6.Trick of the Light4:15
- 7.Guitar and Pen5:50
- 8.Love Is Coming Down4:03
- 9.Who Are You6:24
Magic Bus / My Generation1976
- 1.Disguises3:04
- 2.Run Run Run2:36
- 3.Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde2:24
- 4.I Can’t Reach You2:56
- 5.Our Love Was, Is3:00
- 6.Call Me Lightning2:51
- 7.Magic Bus3:10
- 8.Someone’s Coming2:26
- 9.Doctor, Doctor2:55
- 10.Bucket T.2:05
- 11.Pictures of Lily2:37
- 12.Out in the Street2:30
- 13.I Don’t Mind2:32
- 14.The Good’s Gone3:59
- 15.La La La Lies2:12
- 16.Much Too Much2:45
- 17.My Generation3:15
- 18.The Kids Are Alright2:42
- 19.Please, Please, Please2:45
- 20.It’s Not True2:30
- 21.The Ox3:49
- 22.A Legal Matter2:47
- 23.Instant Party (Circles)3:05
The Story of The Who1976
- 1.Magic Bus3:21
- 2.Substitute2:13
- 3.Boris the Spider2:32
- 4.Run Run Run2:47
- 5.I'm a Boy2:42
- 6.Heat Wave1:59
- 7.My Generation3:22
- 8.Pictures of Lily2:47
- 9.Happy Jack2:16
- 10.The Seeker3:26
- 11.I Can See for Miles4:19
- 12.Bargain5:38
- 13.Squeeze Box2:41
- 14.Amazing Journey4:28
- 15.The Acid Queen3:37
- 16.Do You Think It's Alright?0:29
- 17.Fiddle About1:34
- 18.Pinball Wizard3:05
- 19.I'm Free2:41
- 20.Tommy's Holiday Camp0:59
- 21.We're Not Gonna Take It7:05
- 22.Summertime Blues3:37
- 23.Baba O'Riley5:01
- 24.Behind Blue Eyes3:41
- 25.Slip Kid4:13
- 26.Won't Get Fooled Again8:33
’64–’74 / The Best of the Last Ten Years1975
- 1.My Generation3:15
- 2.Substitute3:47
- 3.The Seeker3:12
- 4.Magic Bus4:28
- 5.Happy Jack2:14
- 6.I’m Free2:40
- 7.Pictures of Lily2:37
- 8.Let’s See Action3:54
- 9.I’m a Boy3:42
- 10.Kids Are Alright2:42
- 11.Pinball Wizard3:00
- 12.I Can See for Miles3:55
- 13.Doctor, Doctor2:40
- 14.Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere2:35
- 15.Circles2:28
- 16.Whisky Man2:54
- 17.Run, Run, Run2:30
- 18.Bucket ‘T’2:06
- 19.Boris the Spider2:30
- 20.Mary Anne With the Shaky Hand2:06
- 21.Dogs2:30
- 22.Call Me Lightning2:21
- 23.Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde2:24
- 24.Heat Wave3:31
The Who1975
- 1.I Can’t Explain2:05
- 2.Substitute3:47
- 3.Happy Jack2:14
- 4.I Can See for Miles3:55
- 5.Pictures of Lily2:37
- 6.My Generation3:15
- 7.Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere2:35
- 8.Pinball Wizzard3:00
- 9.A Legal Matter2:47
- 10.Boris the Spider2:26
- 11.Magic Bus4:28
- 12.Kids Are Alright2:42
The Who by Numbers1975
- 1.Slip Kid4:31
- 2.However Much I Booze5:05
- 3.Squeeze Box2:43
- 4.Dreaming From the Waist4:10
- 5.Imagine a Man4:07
- 6.Success Story3:25
- 7.They Are All in Love3:03
- 8.Blue Red and Grey2:51
- 9.How Many Friends4:09
- 10.In a Hand or a Face3:25
Lo mejor de The Who1974
- 1.Overture4:00
- 2.Magic Bus3:15
- 3.Mary Anne With the Shaky Hand2:10
- 4.Pictures of Lily2:42
- 5.Call Me Lightning2:20
- 6.Substitute3:46
- 7.Happy Jack2:09
- 8.I Can See for Miles4:05
- 9.Armenia City in the Sky3:14
- 10.Whiskey Man2:55
- 11.Pinball Wizard3:00
- 12.I’m a Boy2:35
Odds & Sods1974
- 1.Postcard3:37
- 2.Now I’m a Farmer4:11
- 3.Put the Money Down4:06
- 4.Little Billy2:16
- 5.Too Much of Anything4:26
- 6.Glow Girl2:12
- 7.Pure and Easy5:28
- 8.Faith in Something Bigger3:08
- 9.I’m the Face2:37
- 10.Naked Eye5:19
- 11.Long Live Rock3:58
Quadrophenia1973
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A Quick One (Happy Jack) / The Who Sell Out1973
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Who’s Next1971
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Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy1971
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Backtrack Fourteen: The Ox1970
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Pop History, Vol. 41970
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Tommy1969
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I’m a Boy1968
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Magic Bus: The Who on Tour1968
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Direct Hits1968
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The Who Sell Out1967
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A Quick One1966
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My Generation1965
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- Warner Bros. Records
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- Atco Records
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- Brunswick Records
- Record label
- Decca
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- Polydor
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- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
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- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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Also known as: Who, ザ・フー
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 development of the rock opera. They are cited as an influence by many bands, particularly those in the hard rock, punk, power pop and mod genres. The group were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.
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