The Who
The Who is an English rock band formed in 1964. Their classic line-up consisted of lead singer Roger Daltrey, guitarist and singer Pete Townshend, bass guitarist John Entwistle, and drummer Keith Moon. They are considered one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century, selling over 100 million records worldwide and holding a reputation for their live shows and studio work. The Who developed from an earlier group, the Detours, and established themselves as part of the pop art and mod movements, featuring auto-destructive art by destroying guitars and drums on stage. Their first single as the Who, I Can't Explain, reached the UK top ten, followed by a string of singles including My Generation, Substitute and Happy Jack. In 1967, they performed at the Monterey Pop Festival and released the US top ten single I Can See for Miles, while touring extensively. The group's fourth album, 1969's rock opera Tommy, included the single Pinball Wizard and was a critical and commercial success. Live appearances at Woodstock and the Isle of Wight Festival, along with the live album Live at Leeds, cemented their reputation as a respected rock act. With their success came increased pressure on lead songwriter Townshend, and the follow-up to Tommy, Lifehouse, was abandoned. Songs from the project made up 1971's Who's Next, which included the hit Won't Get Fooled Again. The group released the album Quadrophenia in 1973 as a celebration of their mod roots, and oversaw the film adaptati...
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Baba O'Riley
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My Generation
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Pinball Wizard
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Who Are You
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I Can See for Miles
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Behind Blue Eyes
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Substitute
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Won't Get Fooled Again
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Happy Jack
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I Can't Explain
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Squeeze Box
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Magic Bus
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The Seeker
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Bargain
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Pictures of Lily
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Eminence Front
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You Better You Bet
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The Real Me
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The Kids Are Alright
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Baba O'Riley - Original Version
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My Wife
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5:15
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I'm Free
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Boris the Spider
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I'm a Boy
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Love Reign o'er Me
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Join Together
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Sparks
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My Generation - Original Mono Version
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Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere
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Love Ain't for Keeping
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Won't Get Fooled Again - Original Album Version
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Pure and Easy
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Going Mobile
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Pinball Wizard - Original Album Version
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Behind Blue Eyes - Original Album Version
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I Am the Sea
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The Song Is Over
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Getting in Tune
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Amazing Journey
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It's a Boy
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I'm One
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Quadrophenia
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Overture
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1921
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Christmas
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Love, Reign o'er Me
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Cut My Hair
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The Acid Queen
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Smash the Mirror
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