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Discography:
1965 - My Generation
1966 - A Quick One
1967 - The Who Sell Out
1969 - Tommy
1971 - Who's Next
1973 - Quadrophenia
1975 - The Who by Numbers
1978 - Who Are You
1981 - Face Dances
1982 - It's Hard
2006 - Endless Wire
Let's talk about one of the most important bands from the British Invasion, namely The Who. Comprised of four completely different personalities they formed in 1964 and became one of the greatest live acts in rock and roll history. When I think of the importance of this band, I have them right up there with the Beatles and Stones, which I consider the most influential bands of that explosive era of music. I am not a big fan of the early Who though, I bought "The Kids Are Alright" on vinyl when it came out and was totally disappointed. A few good songs but I just didn't get what all the "experts" were raving on about it being a phenomenal record and any self respecting rock music buff should add it to the collection. It is one I have not replaced on CD and I don't think I ever will.
The first album I picked up was "Who Are You", and I took a while to warm up to that record. But eventually I started filling in the gaps, and added "Who's Next" which remains my favorite album. Since then I have picked up all the CD's I feel that are essential in my library at least. They are still touring now as anyone who watched the halftime show at this years Super Bowl knows Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend being the only two original members left, John Entwhistle having died of a drug overdose a few years ago, and Keith Moon's tragic death decades ago as well.
My Albums:
1969 - Tommy
1970 - Live At Leeds
1971 - Who's Next
1973 - Quadrophenia
1975 - The Who By Numbers
1978 - Who Are You?
1982 - It's Hard