29 definitions by taxman
A functioning unit comprised of:
Roger Daltry-Vocals
Pete Townshend-Guitar, Songwriter
John Entwistle-Bass
Keith Moon-Drums
The Who set the trend for many things in rock such as:
-trashing hotel rooms
-smashing instruments aka auto-destructive art
-playing as loud as possible live
They also have many, may good songs:
-Who are you
-Won't Get Fooled Again
-My Generation
-I Can't Explain
-The Kids Are Alright
-Love, Reign O'er Me
-I Can See For Miles
-Pinball Wizard
-Behind Blues Eyes
-5:15
-The Seeker
-Baba O'Riley
They have ten studio albums:
1.My Generation-1965
2.A Quick One-1966
3.The Who Sell Out-1967
4.Tommy the Rock Opera-1969
5.Who's Next-1971
6.Quadrophenia the Rock Opera-1973
7.The Who by Numbers-1975
8.Who Are You-1978
9.Face Dances
10.It's Hard
After the Album Who Are You, Keith Moon died from an accidental drug overdose to help him with his alcoholic addiction.The Who went on to produce two more albums before calling it a day.In 1985 they performed at Live Aid then went back into obscurity.In 2002 before the Who were to go on thier first world tour for over twenty years John Entwistle died of a heart attack but the Who went on anyway.As of now they doing their last world tour and are releasing their 11th and last album October 23, 2006.
Thier current line-up is:
Roger Daltry-Vocals
Pete Townshend-Guitar, Songwriter
Pino Palladino-Bass
Zack Starky-Drums
Thier best compilations album is The Who:Then and Now and thier greatest live album is Live At Leeds.
Roger Daltry-Vocals
Pete Townshend-Guitar, Songwriter
John Entwistle-Bass
Keith Moon-Drums
The Who set the trend for many things in rock such as:
-trashing hotel rooms
-smashing instruments aka auto-destructive art
-playing as loud as possible live
They also have many, may good songs:
-Who are you
-Won't Get Fooled Again
-My Generation
-I Can't Explain
-The Kids Are Alright
-Love, Reign O'er Me
-I Can See For Miles
-Pinball Wizard
-Behind Blues Eyes
-5:15
-The Seeker
-Baba O'Riley
They have ten studio albums:
1.My Generation-1965
2.A Quick One-1966
3.The Who Sell Out-1967
4.Tommy the Rock Opera-1969
5.Who's Next-1971
6.Quadrophenia the Rock Opera-1973
7.The Who by Numbers-1975
8.Who Are You-1978
9.Face Dances
10.It's Hard
After the Album Who Are You, Keith Moon died from an accidental drug overdose to help him with his alcoholic addiction.The Who went on to produce two more albums before calling it a day.In 1985 they performed at Live Aid then went back into obscurity.In 2002 before the Who were to go on thier first world tour for over twenty years John Entwistle died of a heart attack but the Who went on anyway.As of now they doing their last world tour and are releasing their 11th and last album October 23, 2006.
Thier current line-up is:
Roger Daltry-Vocals
Pete Townshend-Guitar, Songwriter
Pino Palladino-Bass
Zack Starky-Drums
Thier best compilations album is The Who:Then and Now and thier greatest live album is Live At Leeds.
To find out more about The Who visit wikipedia.org or go see on of their concerts on tape to see how the greatest live band functioned.
by taxman July 29, 2006
Who Are You:
1."New Song" (Townshend) – 4:13
2."Had Enough" (Entwistle) – 4:27
3."905" (Entwistle) – 4:02
4."Sister Disco" (Townshend) – 4:22
5."Music Must Change" (Townshend) – 4:38
6."Trick Of The Light" (Entwistle) – 4:45
7."Guitar And Pen" (Townshend) – 5:56
8."Love Is Coming Down" (Townshend) – 4:04
9."Who Are You" (Townshend) – 6:16
1."New Song" (Townshend) – 4:13
2."Had Enough" (Entwistle) – 4:27
3."905" (Entwistle) – 4:02
4."Sister Disco" (Townshend) – 4:22
5."Music Must Change" (Townshend) – 4:38
6."Trick Of The Light" (Entwistle) – 4:45
7."Guitar And Pen" (Townshend) – 5:56
8."Love Is Coming Down" (Townshend) – 4:04
9."Who Are You" (Townshend) – 6:16
by taxman September 17, 2006
In the 1940's World War II ended, Swing music became popular, the obesity rate increased greatly and the USSR rose to power.
by taxman July 29, 2006
Second Compilation album by The Who released October 30,1971.Contained of some thier best hits as well as more rarities and b-sides.
Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncey
1."I Can't Explain" – 2:05
2."The Kids Are Alright" – 2:45
3."Happy Jack" – 2:12
4."I Can See For Miles" – 4:06
5."Pictures of Lily" – 2:43
6."My Generation" – 3:18
7."The Seeker" – 3:11
8."Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere" (Daltrey-Townshend) – 2:42
9."Pinball Wizard" – 2:59
10."A Legal Matter" – 2:48
11."Boris the Spider" (Entwistle) – 2:28
12."Magic Bus" – 3:21
13."Substitute" – 3:49
14."I'm a Boy" (alternate version) – 3:41
1."I Can't Explain" – 2:05
2."The Kids Are Alright" – 2:45
3."Happy Jack" – 2:12
4."I Can See For Miles" – 4:06
5."Pictures of Lily" – 2:43
6."My Generation" – 3:18
7."The Seeker" – 3:11
8."Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere" (Daltrey-Townshend) – 2:42
9."Pinball Wizard" – 2:59
10."A Legal Matter" – 2:48
11."Boris the Spider" (Entwistle) – 2:28
12."Magic Bus" – 3:21
13."Substitute" – 3:49
14."I'm a Boy" (alternate version) – 3:41
by taxman September 17, 2006
The Who Sell Out
1."Armenia City In The Sky" (Keene) - 3:12
2."Heinz Baked Beans" (Entwistle) - 0:57
3."Mary-Anne With The Shaky Hand" - 2:04
4."Odorono" - 2:16
5."Tattoo" - 2:42
6."Our Love Was" - 3:07
7."I Can See for Miles" - 4:17
8."I Can't Reach You" - 3:03
9."Medac" (Entwistle) - 0:57
10."Relax" - 2:38 1
11."Silas Stingy" (Entwistle) - 3:04
12. "Sunrise" - 3:03
13. "Rael 1" - 5:44
1."Armenia City In The Sky" (Keene) - 3:12
2."Heinz Baked Beans" (Entwistle) - 0:57
3."Mary-Anne With The Shaky Hand" - 2:04
4."Odorono" - 2:16
5."Tattoo" - 2:42
6."Our Love Was" - 3:07
7."I Can See for Miles" - 4:17
8."I Can't Reach You" - 3:03
9."Medac" (Entwistle) - 0:57
10."Relax" - 2:38 1
11."Silas Stingy" (Entwistle) - 3:04
12. "Sunrise" - 3:03
13. "Rael 1" - 5:44
by taxman September 17, 2006
A Quick One
1."Run, Run, Run" - 2:43
2."Boris the Spider" (Entwistle) - 2:29
3."I Need You" (Moon) - 2:25
4."Whiskey Man" (Entwistle) - 2:57
5."Heat Wave" (Holland/Dozier/Holland) - 1:57
6."Cobwebs and Strange" (Moon) - 2:31
7."Don't Look Away" - 2:54
8."See My Way" (Daltrey) - 1:53
9."So Sad About Us" - 3:04
10."A Quick One While He's Away" - 9:10
1."Run, Run, Run" - 2:43
2."Boris the Spider" (Entwistle) - 2:29
3."I Need You" (Moon) - 2:25
4."Whiskey Man" (Entwistle) - 2:57
5."Heat Wave" (Holland/Dozier/Holland) - 1:57
6."Cobwebs and Strange" (Moon) - 2:31
7."Don't Look Away" - 2:54
8."See My Way" (Daltrey) - 1:53
9."So Sad About Us" - 3:04
10."A Quick One While He's Away" - 9:10
by taxman September 17, 2006
Compilation album of B-sides and Rarities released October 12,1968 in the U.K. and November 30 of the same year in the U.S. by The Who.
Direct Hits:
1."Disguises"
2."Run, Run, Run"
3."Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde"
4."I Can't Reach You"
5."Our Love Was, Is"
6."Call Me Lightning"
7."Magic Bus"
8."Someone's Coming"
9."Doctor, Doctor"
10."Bucket T"
11."Pictures of Lily"
1."Disguises"
2."Run, Run, Run"
3."Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde"
4."I Can't Reach You"
5."Our Love Was, Is"
6."Call Me Lightning"
7."Magic Bus"
8."Someone's Coming"
9."Doctor, Doctor"
10."Bucket T"
11."Pictures of Lily"
by taxman September 17, 2006