My Generation, The Rock Anthem for a Generation!
When Beatlemania hit the World and then The Rolling Stones , Everyone went crazy about Pop/Rock Music. me included .
But then along came a Group formed in 1964 , Roger Daltrey on Vocals, John Entwistle on Bass, Keith Moon on Drums and Pete Townshend on Guitar ( also main songwriter)
When I first heard them , I just could not believe my luck in discovering them , rabid Fan!
First Single was I Can't Explain , Look How young they are!
Keith Moon was the Wild Man on the Drums and in his Over Exciting Life, Crashed a Famous Hot Rod he bought in his Driveway!
He died from his decadent life style late 1978 In addition to his talent as a drummer, however, Moon developed a reputation for smashing his kit on stage,
and destroying hotel rooms on tour. He was fascinated by blowing up toilets with cherry bombs or dynamite, and by destroying television sets. I assume very popular at Parties! Considered the Best Rock Drummer ever!
John Entwistle was My Hero on Bass , nobody played like Him ,
Many Years Later When he Died 2002 ( On Tour ) they Got Britain's Top Session Bassist to replace him , but had to add a Brass Section to fatten up the Sound!
My own opinion, the only Guy who could have pulled that one off was Billy Sheehan from Mr. Big!
Another Favourite of mine- The Kids are Alright.
Won't get fooled again!
Baba O Riley.
The Who sold over a 100 Million records through their career, and have been cited as a big influence by many more modern bands.
The Who also invented the Rock Opera , namely Tommy , and later Quadrophenia both of which were turned into Films
I have included the Full 1975 Movie below with the part of Tommy being performed by Roger Daltrey ( who later starred in a Number of Films.)
I am still happy to listen to Classic Who Tracks, I hope you enjoy this