#music, Great British Bands, Chapter 18: The Who

(Photo from Mojo Magazine)

Ok… so what can I say about the Who? Well I always liked them and was a fan, although not a huge fan. I thought their music was kick-arse and powerful and at times rather boring, but that’s just me… A bit of history: They got together in 1962 as The Detours and then when Keith Moon joined the group they changed their name to The Who… This great British band, that served as inspiration to Led Zeppelin, were: Roger Daltrey (vocalist), Pete Townshend (guitars, keyborards and vocals), John Entwistle (bass and vocals) and Keith Moon (drums). They will forever be remembered as one of the top English bands… Some stats: The Who has sold over 100 million records worldwide; placed 27 singles on the UK and US Top 40; 17 albums on the Top 10; having won 18 gold records; 12 platinum records and 5 multi-platinum records in the US alone… «I Can’t Explain» was their first hit in 1965… The Who gained greater fame and recognition in the rock world by performing in such festivals as Monterey,​ Woodstock and the Isle of Wight. And, of course, there was Tommy, released in 1969. They lost Keith Moon in 1978 and John Entwhistle in 2002. In 1990 they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame…

(Photo: The New Barcelona Post)

The only other thing I can say about The Who is that they are phenomenal, so take a listen. I chose one of my faves from the early days, «Pictures of Lily» written, like most Who songs, by Pete Townshend and released as a single in 1967. It is quite possible that the song refers to Lillie Langtry, a music-hall star who died in 1929, as the song states. There is an interesting cover by David Bowie…

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  1. Avatar de gabychops gabychops dice:

    Of course, Francesco, I know this band and their songs. As always, in such famous band there were egos clashes, but still they created good music.

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    1. For sure they did Joanna. Thank you!

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      1. Avatar de gabychops gabychops dice:

        You are more than welcome, Francesco, and thank you!

        Joanna

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  2. Avatar de M. M. dice:

    The who did a great cover of the tv theme to the 1960’s Bat Man

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    1. Oh, I never heard of that. Thanks Matt.

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      1. Avatar de M. M. dice:

        Any time

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  3. Avatar de equipsblog equipsblog dice:

    Great choice, Francisco. Love the Who!!!

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    1. I reckon you would Pat. One of the kick arse bands from back in the day. All the best.

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      1. Avatar de equipsblog equipsblog dice:

        Wishing you the same. Also beginning to dream about being an expat.

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      2. Hehehe… many that were once dreaming about it are now here enjoying the peace, the sun, the food and the wine… plus easy access to all points in Europe, Africa or Asia, for leisure travel…

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  4. Avatar de equipsblog equipsblog dice:

    You enjoy tormenting us, Don’t you? 😉🤓🤔

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    1. Just amplifying the truth and describing the reality Pat…

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