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The Who
The Who began life as The Detours around 1964, with Roger Daltrey on voclas and lead guitar, John Entwistle on bass and a young Pete Townshend on rhythm guitar. Keith Moon joined later in the same year, replacing Doug Sandon on the drums. It was then that they became The Who (a named given to them by Richard Barnes, an art school friend of Townshend's). The group met Pete Meadon who introduced them to the Mod culture and re-named the band The High Numbers. They released their first single, I'm The Face, which met with some success before changing back to The Who. Meaden left as manager, replaced by Kit Lambert and Chrsi Stamp (brother of actor Terence) and the first Who single was released. I Can't Explain reached the charts in 1965. By the end of that same year, the Who released the anthemic My Generation and so began a run of hit singles such as Anyway, Anyhow Anywhere, Subsitute, Happy jack and Picture of Lily. Success in the UK was followed by a breakthrough gig at Monterey in America in 1967, with the band finishing their set by smashing all their instruments up. By now Townshend had established himself as the group's main songwriter, and during 1968 the group became an worldwide success. However, The Who had yet to establish themselves in the same way as The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, and it was make or break for the band when they entered the recording studio in late '68. The result was Tommy, and the rest, as they say, was history. The seminal double album was released in 1969, and the group followed it with extensive touring all over the world. An eventual follow up was released, Live At Leeds, regarded by many as the finest live LP ever released, before Who's Next appeared in 1971, featuring Won't Get Fooled Again, behind Blue Eyes and Baba O'Riley. By now the band settled into superstardom, with the newspapers full of stories about Keith Moon's antics. Townshend set about writing another rock opera and Quadrophenia was issued in 1973, but the tour which followed was plagued with tension due to the primitive technology used to play the complex backing tapes used in Quadrophenia. The early seventies saw the Who become an album band, although the occasional single was released. In 1975,the Who charted with Squeeze Box, and their album, The Who By Numbers also released in '75, was more of a Townshend solo LP. The group took time off during late 1976 and Keith Moon appeared to disappear on something of a booze and drugs binge. Whilst The Who released Who Are You in 1978, pictures of Keith Moon showed him to be overweight and bloated. His death in September of that year was not completely unexpected but The Who agreed to carry on, using Kenney Jones to place the drums. Although the band continued to release albums and tour, the official split came in 1982. Townshend was sick of the legacy of the band an desired to pursue a solo career. They did reunite for Live Aid in 1985, and they did come back for a tour in 1989, to celebrate 25 years but it wasn't until the mid-nineties that The Who re-emerged as a coherent unit. Unfortunately, John Entwistle died in 2002, on the eve of a tour but, yet again, Townshend and Daltrey took the brave decision to complete the tour. A new album was rleased in 2006, Endless Wire, to a degree of critical acclaim, and Townshend and Daltrey ocntinue as The Who to this day, with the release of An Amazing Journey, a documentary film of their career, at the end of last year. However, the real visual gem is The Kids Are Alright, from 1979, which is a brilliamt rockumentary ofThe Who, as much funny as it is poignant. Long Live Rock ! TGK
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The Who - filmography
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The Who : Amazing Journey - The Story O...
(2 discs)
on DVD
(2007)
Starring: The Who
Director: Paul Crowder
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Spanning four decades, this authorized and definitive anthology of The Who relives their journey from humble beginnings to their meteoric rise to rock legend status in a 2-film DVD set. Filled with all-new interviews with band members Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend and music icons Sting, The Edge ..read more »
 
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TCT - The Who And Friends - Live At The ...
on DVD
(2007)
Starring: The Who, The Cure, Kaiser Chiefs
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The Who take to the stage in honour of the Teenage Cancer Trust, for a week's worth of concerts featuring big name artists such as The Cure, Kaiser Chiefs, Paul Weller and Judas Priest. Recorded live at the Royal Albert Hall on March 26th to 31st 2007.
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Live 8
(4 discs)
on DVD
(2005)
Starring: Paul McCartney, Coldplay, Snoop Dogg
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One concert - two million spectators - three billion viewers! Relive the Live 8 concerts around the world!
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Live 8 - Paris
on DVD
(2005)
Starring: Franz Ferdinand, Craig David, Tina Arena
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A compilation recorded at the Live 8 concert in Paris. The tracklist includes: Franz Ferdinand - 'Come On Home', Muse - 'Bliss', Craig David - 'All The Way', Tina Arena - 'Aller Plus Haut', The Who - 'Who Are You', 'Travis - 'Why Does It Always Rain On Me' and Placebo - 'Twenty Years'.
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The Who - EP
on DVD
(2003)
Starring: The Who
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Rock legends The Who are captured live on this special edition DVD EP, which contains 4 tracks recorded in the late 1960s for German television: "See Me, Feel Me (Tommy Can You Hear Me)," "I'm a Boy," "Pinball Wizard," and "I'm Free."
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The Who - Live In Boston
on DVD
(2002)
Starring: The Who
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Tracklisting details include: 'I Can't Explain', 'Substitute', 'Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere', 'Who Are You?', 'Another Tricky Day', 'Relay', 'Bargain', 'Baba O'Riley', 'Sea And Sand', '5:15', 'Love Reign O'er Me', 'Eminence Front', 'Behind Blue Eyes', 'Your Better You Bet', 'The Kids Are Alright', 'My ..read more »
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The Who And Special Guests - Live At The...
(2 discs)
on DVD
(2000)
Starring: The Who, Bryan Adams, Kelly Jones
Director: Dick Carruthers
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Recorded live on November 27, 2000 at the Royal Albert Hall, London. Features the tracks 'Baba O'Riley', 'Won't Get Fooled Again', 'Pinball Wizard', 'Substitute', 'Behind Blue Eyes', 'So Sad About Us', 'I'm One', 'The Real Me', 'Who Are You', 'See Me, Feel Me', 'The Better You Bet'.
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The Who - The Kids Are Alright
(2 discs)
on DVD
(1979)
Starring: The Who, Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle
Director: Jeff Stein
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A dazzling visual diary of legendary performances, THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT chronicles the development of the Who from angry young mod upstarts to worldwide arena rock icons. Director Jeff Stein (who was just 21 at the time) was given unlimited access to archives of the Who, occasionally butting heads ..read more »
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The Who - The Who At Kilburn 1977
(2 discs)
on DVD
(1977)
Starring: The Who
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They are one of the greatest rock 'n' roll bands of all time. For over 4 decades they have changed modern music as we know it. But some of their most famous performances have never been released... Until now... On December 15, 1977 The Who performed before a select, invited audience at the Gaumont ..read more »
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The Who - The Who At Kilburn 1977 - Blu-ray
(1977)
Starring: The Who
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They are one of the greatest rock 'n' roll bands of all time. For over 4 decades they have changed modern music as we know it. But some of their most famous performances have never been released... Until now... On December 15, 1977 The Who performed before a select, invited audience at the Gaumont ..read more »
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The Who - Live In Houston, Texas
on DVD
(1975)
Director: The Who
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The band that made it into the Guiness Book of Records for being the World's Loudest Rock Band perform a live set at The Summit, Houston, Texas on 20 November 1975.
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Classic Albums - The Who - Who's Next
on DVD
(1971)
Starring: The Who
Certificate:
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WHO'S NEXT is viewed by many as the greatest testimony of the songwriting talent of Pete Townshend--and the musical power of The Who. The story behind how the band came together to make the album titled "Who's Next" is told by the band members themselves and those who were close to the group in ..read more »
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The Who - Live At The Isle Of Wight Fest...
(1970)
Starring: The Who
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New edition of Murray Lerner's film of The Who's legendary performance at the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival. Tracklisting: 'Heaven And Hell', 'I Can't Explain', 'Young Man Blues', 'I Don't Even Know Myself', 'Water', 'Medley: Shakin' All Over/Spoonful/Twist and Shout', 'Summertime Blues', 'My ..read more »
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Isle Of Wight Festival 1970 - Message To...
(1970)
Starring: The Who, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors
Director: Murray Lerner
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An eye-opening, no-holds-barred documentary of 1970's legendary five-day Isle of Wight rock-and-roll festival, featuring the final stage performances of Jimi Hendrix and The Doors with Jim Morrison. Other highlights include The Who's 'Young Man's Blues' and 'Naked Eyes', along with footage of Free, ..read more »
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The Who - Live At The Isle Of Wight Fest...
on DVD
(1970)
Starring: The Who
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Concert performance of The Who before a crowd of 600,000 at the third and final Isle of Wight music festival on August 30, 1970. A signature performance by arguably one of the world's greatest ever live acts. Songs include: "I Can't Explain" "Summertime Blues" "My Generation" "Magic Bus" and nearly ..read more »
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Woodstock
on DVD
(1969)
Starring: Jimi Hendrix, Joe Cocker, The Who
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The best rock stars of the sixties captured in some of their most brilliant moments during the communal experience called Woodstock, the most celebrated rock concert of all time. The film version, which runs over three hours, manages to capture the unique spirit of the once-in-a-lifetime event, and ..read more »
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Woodstock - Blu-ray
(1969)
Starring: Jimi Hendrix, Joe Cocker, The Who
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The best rock stars of the sixties captured in some of their most brilliant moments during the communal experience called Woodstock, the most celebrated rock concert of all time. The film version, which runs over three hours, manages to capture the unique spirit of the once-in-a-lifetime event, and ..read more »
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The Who - The Vegas Job
on DVD
Starring: The Who
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This performance was recorded live at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas and features Zak Starkey on drums. Tracks include: 'I Can't Explain', 'Pinball Wizard', 'Magic Bus', 'My Generation', ' Who Are You?' and more.
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The Who - The Hits
on DVD
Director: The Who
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Tracklisting: 'My Generation', 'I Can't Explain', 'Substitute', 'The Kids Are Alright', 'I'm A Boy', 'Happy Jack', 'Pictures Of Lily', 'You Better You Bet', 'Anyway Anyhow Anywhere', 'I Can See For Miles', 'Magic Bus', 'Pinball Wizard', 'I'm Free', 'See Me, Feel Me', 'Barbara O'Riley', 'Join ..read more »
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The Who - Can't Explain - The Complete R...
on DVD
Starring: The Who
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The Who are unquestionably one of the finest acts of the rock generation--alongside the Rolling Stones, they continue to be spoken of as the greatest rock'n'roll band in the world. This film offers unparalleled insight into the band's long-running career through archival footage, and interviews ..read more »
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The Who - Anyway Anyhow Anywhere
on DVD
Starring: The Who
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This is the true story of The Who in the words of those who best knew the truth: the band themselves. There is no harsher critic of a bands output than the artists themselves, and the members of The Who have always been forthright in their criticism of their own work which has spanned the decades ..read more »
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The Who - Who's Better, Who's Best
on DVD
Director: The Who
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A compilation of material by The Who. Includes the tracks 'Don't Let Go', 'My Generation', 'The Kids Are Alright', and 'Eminence Front'. Digitally restored. Digi pack.
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The Who, The Mods and The Quadrophenia C...
on DVD
Starring: The Who
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There's barely any misinformation out there regarding the astonishing career path of The Who: the band formed 1964, were adopted as figureheads by the British mods, they continued through the 1960s and 1970s making extraordinary record after extraordinary record [with a couple of rock operas thrown ..read more »
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The Who - 30 Years Of Maximum R 'n' B Live
(2 discs)
on DVD
Starring: The Who
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This live music home video stars the legendary British rock band The Who in all their glory. Along with over two hours of stunning live material (the Who are notorious for their impassioned and exciting live performances, many of which ended in guitarist Pete Townshend destroying his instrument) ..read more »
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The Who - Up Close And Personal
on DVD
Starring: The Who
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There are no harsher critics of The Who's work than the group themselves. This unique DVD review brings together the cream of television and radio archives around the world, plus: Penetrating and insightful interviews with Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, John Entwhistle and the irrepressible Keith Moon.
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The Who - Under Review 1964 To 1968 - A ...
on DVD
Starring: The Who
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Offers a critical review of the music of The Who between 1964 and 1968. Tracklist includes: 'I'm The Face', 'I Can't Explain', 'Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere', 'My Generation', 'The Kids Are Alright', 'Substitute', 'I'm A Boy', 'Happy Jack', 'Pictures Of Lily' and more.
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The Who facts
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...e pleads for some respect from the audience.
There are bright spots though, The Who, Hendrix and Ten Years After are electrifying; The Doors, Joan Baez, John Sebas...
