In 1967, they performed at the Monterey Pop Festival and released " I Can See for Miles", their only US top-ten single. Their first single as the Who, " I Can't Explain" (1965), reached the UK top ten, and was followed by a string of hit singles including " My Generation" (1965), " Substitute" (1966) and " Happy Jack" (1966).
#THE WHO BAND MOD#
The Who developed from an earlier group, the Detours, and established themselves as part of the pop art and mod movements, featuring auto-destructive art by destroying guitars and drums on stage. The Who were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.
They are cited as an influence by many hard rock, punk, power pop and mod bands. Their contributions to rock music include the development of the Marshall Stack, large public address systems, the use of synthesisers, Entwistle's and Moon's influential playing styles, Townshend's feedback and power chord guitar technique, and the development of the rock opera. They are considered one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century, and have sold over 100 million records worldwide. Their core lineup consisted of lead vocalist Roger Daltrey, guitarist Pete Townshend, bassist John Entwistle and drummer Keith Moon. A most worthy cause and an important cog in the wheels which grind all-too-slowly towards peace in the Middle East.The Who are an English rock band formed in London in 1964. Join me, Ian Anderson, in giving your support now to the Polyphony Foundation. Your help will provide hope for a young generation in allowing them to demonstrate the values of living and working together in peaceful harmony. If you wish to help encourage this non-political, not-for-profit organisation please read all about their work at Showing cooperation and team spirit between communities in this way through both artistic endeavour and cultural mutual respect surely has to be a great example to young and old – whether in Israel or far-flung diasporas. Polyphony brings together young students of Classical Music from within the very different cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds of Israeli Jews and Arabs. I have worked recently with Polyphony to raise funds through my recent concerts to support this valuable and very worthy cause. Especially for women in the modern world. No one is about to tell you what to do or not to do merely to learn, understand and act upon your own conclusions. Responsibility not just to a nation, ethnic group or continent, but to the precious resource and life-giving spirit of planet Earth itself. We are about the sense of responsible family planning and size. Tricky and controversial stuff, I know, but don’t think that we concerned voices are about to shout down your right to have children.
I have been a supporter of Population Matters for some years - ever since the venerable and much-loved David Attenborough became visibly the first person of real media presence to come out, unafraid to discuss the issues of population growth in our times. In my lifetime alone, the population of the planet has slightly more than tripled. Apart from the odd rogue asteroid or black hole, of course. From increases in global population, all other danger factors threatening our species, including climate change, continue to accrue. Now, 47 years later, you have the chance to add your voice to the single most pressing problem facing future generations. The lyrical subject matter was the topic of runaway population growth. In 1971, I wrote and recorded the song “Locomotive Breath” for the Aqualung album. At some time in the future, if and when I can resume additional office work, I will let you know. Any such unsolicited material sent to the previous, or any other address will, regretfully, not be returned and therefore lost to you. We ask you to cease sending photos, letters, album covers etc for the foreseeable future. UPDATE: Due to the increasing backlog of postal autograph requests from fans and the renewed level of my touring and promotional activity, I am unable to undertake to do further signings. Great to see you, as always, but it is not yet the time for up-close scribbles, hugs and selfies. This to to reduce the risk of any of us becoming infected and then having to cancel upcoming shows as a result. Due to the ongoing and still worsening Covid pandemic realities, I really have to stay in my social “bubble” with the band and crew and reduce contact with anyone else while we are on tour, as well as for a week or two either side of tours and concerts. I must ask you to avoid in-person autograph and selfie requests at all concerts for the foreseeable future.
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