The Who Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids The Who
The Who in 1975 Left to right: Roger Daltrey (vocals), John Entwistle (bass), Keith Moon (drums), Pete Townshend (guitar)
Background information
Also known as	the Detours, the High Numbers
Origin	London, England, United Kingdom
Genres	Rock, hard rock, art rock, power pop, psychedelic rock, protopunk
Years active	1964–82, 1989, 1996–present (one-off reunions: 1985, 1988)
Labels	Brunswick, Reaction, Track, Polydor, Decca, MCA, Warner Bros., Universal Republic, Geffen, Atco

Members	Roger Daltrey Pete Townshend

Past members	John Entwistle Doug Sandom Keith Moon Kenney Jones

The Who are a famous English rock band. They started in 1964. The main members from 1964 to 1978 were Pete Townshend on guitar, Roger Daltrey as the singer, John Entwistle on bass, and Keith Moon on drums. They were known for their exciting live shows. The Who have sold about 100 million records worldwide. Many people consider them one of the greatest live bands ever.

The Band's Early Years and Rise to Fame
- Becoming Famous Worldwide
Changes in the Band
- Reunions and New Music
Achievements and Legacy
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The Band's Early Years and Rise to Fame

The Who quickly became popular in the United Kingdom. They had many hit songs in the top ten. These included "I Can't Explain," "My Generation," and "Who Are You." Their early albums were "My Generation" and "A Quick One."

Becoming Famous Worldwide

The band's fame grew even more after playing at big music festivals. They performed at the Monterey Pop Festival and Woodstock. In 1969, they released "Tommy." This was a very successful album in the United States. It was the first of many of their albums to reach the top ten there.

Changes in the Band

In 1978, Keith Moon passed away. The band continued with a new drummer, Kenney Jones. They released two more studio albums with him. The Who then stopped performing together in 1983.

Reunions and New Music

The band did get back together for special events. These included Live Aid and tours for their 25th anniversary. They also toured for their album "Quadrophenia" in 1996 and 1997. In 2002, John Entwistle died at age 57. This put plans for a new album on hold.

However, Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey kept performing as The Who. In 2006, they released a new studio album called "Endless Wire."

Achievements and Legacy

The Who were honored for their music in 1990. They were added to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This shows how important their music has been.

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Pete Townshend went to Ealing Art College. His time there helped shape The Who's career.
The Who's style was influenced by mod subculture. This included cool fashion, scooters, and shaggy hair.
Roger Daltrey (left) and Keith Moon in 1967.
John Entwistle backstage in 1967.
By the time The Who toured for Tommy, Daltrey's look changed. He had long hair and open shirts.
A blue plaque at University of Leeds, where Live at Leeds was recorded.
The Who at the Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina, on November 20, 1971.
The Who at the Ernst-Mercke-Halle in Hamburg, on August 12, 1972.
A photo celebrating the band's tenth anniversary in December 1974.
Keith Moon in 1975.
Daltrey and Townshend on October 21, 1976. This was their last public show with Moon.
The Who performing in Toronto in 1980.
John Entwistle performing with The Who at the Manchester Apollo in 1981.
The Who on tour in 2007. From left to right: Zak Starkey, Daltrey, Townshend, and John "Rabbit" Bundrick.
Zak Starkey has been The Who's main drummer since 1994. He chose not to be a full-time member.
The Who performing at the 2010 Super Bowl halftime show.
Daltrey and Townshend on the Who Hits 50! tour in 2016.
Some instruments used by The Who. This includes a Rickenbacker and Gibson SG Special guitar, and Moon's "Pictures of Lily" drum kit.

The Who facts for kids

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