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The Who

The Who is one of the most important English rock bands of the 1960s, and 1970s. They were founded 1964, broke up in 1983, and reunited in 1999. At first they were considered a "wheel-combo", which was found as part of the Mod movement at the hard end of the "British Invasion". In their music, and  appearance representing the four Englishmen in the early years compared to the Beatles, and the Rolling Stones, but they worked a more aggressive variant of the British rock music.

Later, they got through the publication of the concept album Tommy, and Quadrophenia, high degree of popularity and are now considered as one of the most influential rock bands of all time. The band is still musically active, and touring regularly. After the death of Keith Moon (1978), and John Entwistle (2002) are now the only guitarist Pete Townshend, and Roger Daltrey, the singer from the founding members left.

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Founding Members

Vocals, guitar Pete Townshend
Vocals Roger Daltrey 
Bass, Vocals John Entwistle († 2002)
Drums Keith Moon († 1978)

Current Band Members

Guitar, vocals Pete Townshend
Vocals, guitar Roger Daltrey
Bass Pino Palladino (since 2002)
Drums Zak Starkey (1996)
Keyboardist John Bundrick (since 1979)
Guitar, Vocals Simon Townshend (1996)

Important former Members

Drums Kenney Jones (1978-1988)

 

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