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

Michael Gallucci — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:02:16 +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.

10 Years Ago: Pete Townshend Cleared On Child Porn Charges

Dave Swanson — Tue, 07 May 2013 17:35:33 +0000

Following a four-month investigation, Who guitarist Pete Townshend was cleared of charges related to child pornography on May 7, 2003, after examination of his computers equipment proved there had been no downloaded images of child porn.

The Who Wrap 'Quadrophenia' Tour With London Benefit Show

Jeff Giles — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:15:22 +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 [...]

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, [...]

Roger Daltrey Announced as Patron of Brighton Institute of Modern Music

Jeff Giles — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:43:52 +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 — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:09:50 +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 20:02:01 +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, [...]

The Who, Elvis Costello to Perform Benefit Concert

Dave Lifton — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 17:45:00 +0000

The Who will close out their U.S. tour on Feb. 28 with a special intimate concert at the Theater at Madison Square Garden. Dubbed "Who Cares," the show will benefit their Teen Cancer America charity and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Elvis Costello and the Imposters will serve as the opening act for the evening.

43 Years Ago: Keith Moon's Chauffeur Killed

Dave Lifton — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 20:53:40 +0000

The history of the Who is littered with tragic events. From Pete Townshend's abuse when he was a child to the 1979 deaths of 11 fans in Cincinnati to John Entwistle's overdose in 2000. One of the lesser known stories occurred on Jan. 4, 1970, when Neil Boland, who was Keith Moon's driver and bodyguard, was accidentally run over by Moon's Bentley.

29 Years Ago: The Who Announce Breakup

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:21:57 +0000

The Who were undoubtedly one of the most innovative and important hard rock bands of all time. Ranging from psychedelic pop rock material like 'I Can See For Miles' and 'Pinball Wizard' all the way through epic arena rock classics like 'Won't Get Fooled Again' and 'Who Are You,' they virtually single-handedly perfected both the concept album and the rock opera. But the latter part of the decade was unkind to the group, who experienced a series of misfortunes leading into the early part of the '80s. On Dec. 16, 1983, guitarist Pete Townshend announced that he was leaving the Who, effectively ending the group.

The Who Steal the Show at 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy Benefit

Dave Lifton — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 20:23:17 +0000

It's a good thing neither Pete Townshend nor Roger Daltrey died before they got old, or else they would not have been able to rock Madison Square Garden tonight (Dec. 12). The Who put on a master class while rocking for a good cause, raising money for the Robin Hood Relief Fund to help victims of Hurricane Sandy.

Ravi Shankar Dead at 92: Slash, the Who + More React on Twitter

Billy Dukes — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:51:31 +0000

The death of Ravi Shankar has cast a pall over the classic rock world as the many artists he inspired or worked with reflect on their memories with the famed sitar player. Shankar died at age 92 on Tuesday night in San Diego after complaining of breathing problems this week. He'd recently had heart valve surgery.

39 Years Ago: The Who Arrested in Montreal

Stephen Lewis — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 22:07:55 +0000

Following an incendiary performance at The Forum in Montreal on Dec. 2, 1973, the Who attended an after-show party put on by executives from RCA. Would you be surprised if we told you that legal trouble and property damage ensued? The Quadrophenia tour has reached its apex, and the Who planned to celebrate by ushering [...]

The Who to Perform at the 'Grammy Nominations Concert Live' Special

Chad Childers — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 18:51:26 +0000

It’s a big year for the Who and it will get a little bigger on Dec. 5 when the band performs at the ‘Grammy Nominations Concert Live — Countdown to Music’s Biggest Night’ special. The band, who are Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipients, will be on hand as some of the nominees in music’s biggest [...]

Former The Who Manager Chris Stamp Dead at 70

Matthew Wilkening — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 23:43:24 +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 [...]

McCartney, Springsteen, The Who, Billy Joel & More to Rock NYC for 12.12.12 Hurricane Sandy Benefit Show [VIDEO]

Gailen Sprague — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 19:00:58 +0000

Many of the same artists who participated in the star-studded Hurricane Sandy relief telethon that aired on NBC a few weeks ago, plus more, are coming together in New York City on Wednesday, December 12, for a huge benefit concert.Dubbed 12.12.12: The Concert for Sandy Relief, the one-night-only event at Madison Square Garden boasts a [...]

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

Spencer Kaufman — Thu, 15 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 [...]

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

Dave Lifton — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:56:48 +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 Taking 'Quadrophenia' On The Road With A Stop In Denver [VIDEO] [POLL]

Jon Michaels — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 02:36:01 +0000

The catalog of The Who is extensive, and fans that see shows on the recently announced North American tour will get a music lovers dream come true as the band performs the 1973 concept album Quadrophenia in it’s entirety.Quadrophenia and more is promised when this legendary band hits the road this fall and winter. The [...]