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The Who Biography

The Who began as The Detours, a band started by guitarist Roger Daltrey (born March 1st, 1944) in London in the summer of 1961. In early 1962 Roger recruited John Entwistle (born October 9th, 1944), a bass guitarist who had been playing in bands based at their mutual school of Acton County Grammar. John then suggested as an additional guitarist--his school and band friend Pete Townshend (born May 19th, 1945). The five-piece band also had Doug Sandom as drummer and Colin Dawson as singer.

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Tributes have been pouring in for late director Ken Russell, the extrovert British film director....

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The Who Video and Audio

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The Who Reviews

The Who, Quadrophenia, The Directors Cut Album Review

1st December 2011

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The Who, The Greatest Hits & More Album Review

22nd March 2010

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The Who Press Releases

The Who Announce Collaboration With Talenthouse To Create A New Music Video For The Classic Quadrophenia Single '5:15'

18th October 2011

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The Who Announce Collaborations With Liam Gallagher's Pretty Green Label And Vespa Ahead Of London Quadrophenia Exhibition

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The Who are pleased to announce collaborations with Liam Gallagher's clothing label Pretty....

The Who Announce Full Details And Track-Listing For The Release Of 'Quadrophenia: The Director's Cut' Boxset 2011

1st September 2011

Release date: November 14th 2011 via Universal Music Catalogue A stunning 'Director's....

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21st January 2009   17:48

whoareyou6 (1)

Absolutely the greatest rock band ever!. I have seen them live every tour since 1979 and they seem to get better everytime. The music (and the band) are timeless!!!

4th August 2006   02:27

Shoni (3)

I agree 100%. There is nothing like the Who live. The experience for me was surreal and I will have to see them again. If I don't meet Pete Townsend in this life time, I know we will meet on the other side. I only hope Keith is there too! Shoni Sims

4th August 2006   02:26

Shoni (3)

I agree 100%. There is nothing like the Who live. The experience for me was surreal and I will have to see them again. If I don't meet Pete Townsend in this life time, I know we will meet on the other side. I only hope Keith is there too! Shoni Sims
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