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Roger Daltrey Tells Howard Stern About the Time He Knocked Out Pete Townshend

Michael Gallucci — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:44:16 +0000

Roger Daltrey set the record straight about the time he knocked out Pete Townshend today. The Who singer told Howard Stern, on his radio program and TV show, that the story, which Townshend told a couple of years ago, is indeed true.

The Who Wrap 'Quadrophenia' Tour With London Benefit Show

Jeff Giles — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:15:22 +0000

After nearly a year, the Who‘s ‘Quadrophenia and More’ tour is entering its final leg, with a run of European dates set to conclude on July 8 in London. The final show of any tour is a significant one, but the July 8 gig will take on added importance, since the band is making it [...]

"Baba O'Riley" by The Who- Song Facts and History

Davey Jones — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:41:53 +0000

Have you ever wondered why The Who called the classic track "Baba O'Riley" instead of calling it "Teenage Wasteland"? The "Teenage Wasteland" section was a completely different song that Pete Townshend combined with his "Baba O'Riley" idea to form the song. That's why! We have other song facts and history on this classic track in tonight's Guitar Pic At Six.

Top 10 Who Songs

Michael Gallucci — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 18:40:36 +0000

Like many of their contemporaries, the Who adapted to the constantly evolving ’60s music scene by expanding their scope and sound. They just did it better than almost everyone else. They started off combining Pete Townshend‘s guitar-powered teen-angst anthems with covers of American soul songs, which they somehow managed to turn into guitar-powered teen-angst anthems. As Townshend, [...]

Guitar Pic At Six- "Eminence Front" from The Who

Davey Jones — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:33:42 +0000

Each weeknight at 6PM we dust off our old LP's and dig out something special with the Guitar Pic At Six. Tonight (3/18) we take a trip back to the year you were busy playing Pac Man, and also busy dropping quotes from E.T. We decided to take a trip back to 1982 and kick off this series with a classic track from The Who called "Eminence Front". This song was the sixth track on the group's 1982 studio album, It's Hard. We have the full story on that classic track here:

Roger Daltrey Announced as Patron of Brighton Institute of Modern Music

Jeff Giles — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:51:52 +0000

He already had one of the most famous voices on the planet and a Commander's rank in the Order of the British Empire, and now Who vocalist Roger Daltrey can add "first-ever patron of the Brighton Institute of Modern Music" to his list of distinguished achievements.

Pete Townshend Speaks of the 'Hatred' in the Who's Early Days

Dave Lifton — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:38:50 +0000

So much of the Who's creative tension was the result of the fact that its members didn't particularly like each other. None of that is really any secret, but in a new interview, guitarist Pete Townshend discussed how they managed to work together despite all the animosity.

The Who's Pete Townshend Apologizes To Seven-Year Old

Ken Kelley — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 19:38:01 +0000

The Who‘s Pete Townshend has apologized for his onstage behavior in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, where he mouthed an obscenity at a man who attended the show with his young daughter. There, a long-time Who fan traveled to Hamilton from Cleveland, bringing his seven-year old daughter to see the show as well. The girl brought a homemade [...]

Pete Townshend Curses Out Fan At Concert

Dave Lifton — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:50:21 +0000

The grandparents aren’t alright. Throughout his career, Pete Townshend‘s famously profane mouth has often caused his admirers to smile, shake their heads and say, “That’s just Pete being Pete.” But now, it seems to have gotten him in trouble with a fan and his daughter. At the Who‘s concert at the Copps Coliseum in Hamilton, [...]

WhyHunger's 27th Hungerthon Auction- Bid On Classic Rock Guitars And Other Memorabilia

Davey Jones — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 10:49:23 +0000

WhyHunger is a leader in the movement to end hunger and poverty around the world. They connect people to nutritious, affordable food. They inspire self-reliance and community empowerment. They need your help. Join in the fight to end hunger and make a difference in the lives of the 50 million Americans and one billion people worldwide for whom hunger is an everyday reality. For the 27th Annual Hungerthon Auction you could walk home with signed classic rock guitars, and other memorabilia as well.

Former The Who Manager Chris Stamp Dead at 70

Matthew Wilkening — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 22:08:24 +0000

Chris Stamp, who co-managed the Who during their rise to rock stardom and released the Jimi Hendrix Experience’s first single and album via his Track Records label, has died of cancer at age 70. According to Billboard, Stamp passed away Saturday night (Nov. 24) at New York City’s Mount Sinai Hospital. He met the Who [...]

The Who Reign O'er Brooklyn With 'Quadrophenia' Show – Concert Review

Spencer Kaufman — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 16:30:04 +0000

The Who made their way into New York’s famed borough of Brooklyn last night (Nov. 14) to perform their classic album ‘Quadrophenia’ at the brand-new Barclays Center arena. Singer Roger Daltrey and guitarist Pete Townshend, the Who’s surviving original members, were in top form throughout the night. Daltrey, who has battled vocal issues in recent [...]

Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney and the Who on 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy Relief Concert Lineup

Billy Dukes — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 19:01:22 +0000

Eight A-list artists have been named as performers at the 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy relief concert in New York City next month. Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney and the Who are just three of the classic rock acts who've agreed to play the Madison Square Garden event. More are expected to be named in coming weeks.

Simon Townshend Discusses 'Looking Out, Looking in' Solo Album + Touring With The Who

Matt Wardlaw — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 16:01:07 +0000

It's easy to say that guitarist Simon Townshend has spent his whole career making music in the shadows of his brother, Pete Townshend of the Who. Talking with Townshend though, it’s clear that having a famous brother hasn't hindered him one iota with what he’s sought to achieve through his own musical path of songwriting. Simon’s output has taken influence naturally from watching what Pete was doing with the Who, but also, like any other developing creative spirit, he took influence from the music which was all around him.

The Who 'Sell Out' Their Music for 2012 World Series

Dave Lifton — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:40:01 +0000

Classic rock lovers tuning into Game 1 of the World Series last night (Oct. 24) were greeted with a surprise. The legendary music of the Who was used throughout the telecast, which will continue throughout the tournament, contested this year between the San Francisco Giants and the Detroit Tigers.

The Who Announce Four Archival Releases for 'Whovember'

Billy Dukes — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:53:40 +0000

This year Whovember follows October on the mod calendar. Fans of the Who will be able to purchase four separate collections of the band's music ranging from live performances to their debut record to all of their albums on vinyl. For the first time fans can also own the songs the classic rockers performed at the 2012 London Olympics.

Central New York's Greatest Hit Maker Decision 2012- The Who vs The Beatles

Davey Jones — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 11:31:06 +0000

It’s week two of Central New York’s Greatest Hit Maker Decision 2012. Week two means more elections, and more votes. We want to focus on what may matter to you the most this election season: The Music. Last Monday our two candidates were from the 1960′s Peace and Love Music Party. They were The Beatles [...]

Pete Townshend Says Police Told Him 'We Knew You Weren't a Pedophile'

Jeff Giles — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 20:09:15 +0000

A full 15 years after it was announced, Pete Townshend‘s memoir, ‘Who I Am,’ arrives on bookstore shelves today (Oct. 9) — which, for Townshend, means reliving the 2003 legal troubles that he’s always insisted stemmed from research he was doing for the book. As fans no doubt recall, Townshend was netted as part of [...]

The Who Tribute Album Announced

Dave Lifton — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:02:14 +0000

Cleopatra Records, who recently put out a collection of progressive rock stars performing Supertramp songs, will next set their sights on the the Who. On Oct. 2, the label will release 'Who Are You: An All-Star Tribute To The Who.'

The Who's 'It's Hard' Turns 30

Chad Childers — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 13:00:22 +0000

The Who‘s controversial and somewhat underrated tenth studio album, ‘It’s Hard,’ was released thirty years ago today (Sept. 1, 1982). Years later, singer Roger Daltrey would declare that the record never should have seen the light of day.