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The Who
 The Who are an English rock band who first came to prominence in the 1960s, and grew in stature to become one of the greatest rock 'n' roll bands of all time. Except for periods of retirement from 1983 to 1988 and from 1990 to 1995, the band members have continued to perform as a live act and have recently re-entered the studio.
Noted for the dynamism of their performances and for their thoughtful and art-influenced music, the members of The Who are also acknowledged as rock pioneers,
popularizing, along with contemporaries The Kinks, the power chord and the rock opera (most notably Tommy) under the leadership of Pete
Townshend.
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Their earlier "mod" albums, which boasted short, aggressive pop songs, Townshend's distinctive power chords, Keith Moon's explosive drumming, and constant themes of youthful rebellion and romantic confusion, were formative influences on punk rock and power pop, helping them earn the accolade "The Godfathers of
Punk".
In their early days they were notorious for auto-destructive art displays, destroying their instruments at the end of shows (an activity favored both by infamous wildman Moon and by Townshend, whose guitar-smashing would become a rock cliché).
In 1990, their first year of eligibility, The Who were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Their display at the Rock Hall describes The Who as prime contenders for the title of "World's Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Band." Only the Beatles and the Rolling Stones receive a similar accolade at the Rock Hall.
From mod rockers to rock operas to hard rock, The Who
reigned triumphant as prime contenders, in the minds of many,
for the title of World's Greatest Rock Band.
You love Roger Daltrey's stage charisma and Pete Townshend windmill guitar strumming! See the legendary rock band behind hit songs “Baba O'Riley,” “Behind Blue Eyes,” and “My Generation”! Buy The Who tickets now!
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