The Who

The Who Prep Quadrophenia Live Release

The Who will chronicle their last tour around the world on June 10 with Quadrophenia: Live in London on a number of different formats.

Tagged as: Pete Townshend, Quadrophenia, Roger Daltrey, The Who

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Pete Townshend To Debut New Song In TV Show

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Pete Townshend’s song from The Who became the themes for three CSI shows and now he is going to debut an original show in the new show The Americans.

Tagged as: Pete Townshend, The Who

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Roger Daltrey Hints At New Who Album

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Roger Daltrey has told NME that he and Pete Townshend will be entering the studio to record a new Who album.

Tagged as: Roger Daltrey, The Who

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The Who Mark 50th Anniversary With Photo Exhibition

by Music-News.com

The Who will be the next major heritage act to turn 50. The first single for The Who ‘Zoot Suit’ was released on July 3rd, 1964.

Tagged as: The Who

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Play The Who Memory Game

by Anthony Barton

To celebrate the rerelease of their seminal album, ‘Tommy’, in both Deluxe and Super Deluxe versions, The Who have created ‘The Who Game’, giving fans the opportunity to unlock an exclusive live track.

Tagged as: Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, The Who

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The Who Have One Tour Left In Them

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Pete Townshend has made it clear that The Who will do one last big tour in 2015 and that will be the end of the road for them.

Tagged as: Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, The Who

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The Who’s ‘Tommy’ Released In Deluxe And Super Deluxe Box Sets

by Anthony Barton

Limited Edition versions of The Who’s stunning concept album about a deaf, dumb and blind boy, to be released November 12.

Tagged as: pete townsend, Roger Daltrey, The Who

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The Who Upgrade Tommy

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The Who’s classic rock opera, Tommy, has been remastered and will be released in a variety of formats on November 12 via UMe.

Tagged as: The Who, Tommy

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Paul McCartney Elton John And Brian May In Lead For Super Group Wishlist Vote

by Music-News.com

The UK has voted to form what would be the most powerful band in the world and opted for a range of wrinkly rockers, including Sir Elton John, Phil Collins and Sir Paul McCartney, ahead of a host of musical greats and forcing One Direction’s Harry Styles into the wings.

Tagged as: 2010s, Bono, Brian May, Elton John, Freddie Mercury, Gary Barlow, Harry Styles, Jimi Hendrix, John Entwistle, Karen Carpenter, Kate Bush, Keith Moon, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Mick Jagger, One Direction, Paul McCartney, Phil Collins, pop, Queen, Ringo Starr, rock, Stevie Nicks, Stevie Wonder, take That, The Who, U.K.

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Alison Moyet To Receive Silver Clef Award

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Alison Moyet will receive this years Silver Clef Award from Nordoff Robbins.

Tagged as: 1980s, 2010s, Alison Moyet, Annie Lennox, Depeche Mode, Kylie Minogue, Muse, Nordoff Robbins, Oasis, Paul Weller, pop, Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne, Silver Clef Award, take That, The Who, U.K., Vince Clarke, Yaz, Yazoo

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Eric Clapton Wows Dublin

by Music-News.com

One of the attractions of seeing the great iconic acts of the sixties performing is the sense that it maybe a case of ‘last chance to see’. With the likes of Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones and The Who all nearing their eighth decade one senses there might not be too many more opportunities to

Tagged as: 1970s, 2010s, Albert Collins, Cream, Derek and the Dominoes, Eric Clapton, Mike and the Mechanics, Paul Carrack, Paul McCartney, Robert Johnson, rock, The Rolling Stones, The Who, U.K.

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McFly To Play Two Nights At Royal Albert Hall

by Music-News.com

To celebrate McFly’s tenth anniversary, McFly have announced that they will play two very special shows at London’s prestigious Royal Albert Hall this September.

Tagged as: Elton John, Frank Sinatra, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, McFly, Royal Albert Hall, Taio Cruz, The Beatles, The Who

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Pete Townshend Wants To Make Sure The Kid’s Alright After Losing It At Gig

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Pete Townshend recently lost it at an Ontario, Canada performance of the Who’s Quadrophenia after spotting a sign in the crowd he found offensive.

Tagged as: Canada, Mike Tyler, Pete Townshend, rock, Smash Your Guitar Pete, The Who

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Led Zeppelin Tops Most Influential Rock Band List

by Music-News.com

Listeners of the award winning radio station Planet Rock have named Led Zeppelin as the most influential rock band of all time.

Tagged as: AC/DC, Black Sabbath, David Bowie, Deep Purple, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Queen, rock, The Rolling Stones, The Who, U.K.

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Primal Scream And Echo And The Bunnymen Take To Royal Albert Hall For Teenage Cancer Trust

by Music-News.com

With nearly all shows sold out for 2013’s Teenage Cancer Trust concerts at the Royal Albert Hall, additional special guests have been confirmed.

Tagged as: Damon Albarn, Echo and the Bunnymen, Kasabian, Labrinth, Noel Fielding, Noel Gallagher, Paul Weller, Primal Scream, Rizzle Kicks, Roger Daltrey, Russell Brand, Ryan Adams, Teenage Cancer Trust, The Who

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The Who To Tour Quadrophenia In UK

by Music-News.com

The Who are taking their tour of the album Quadrophenia to the U.K.

Tagged as: Pete Townshend, Quadrophenia, The Who

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12-12-12 The Concert for Sandy Relief album

12-12-12 The Album To Be Released In January

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Columbia Records has released a highlights album from last week’s 121212 concert for relief of victims of Hurricane Sandy.

Tagged as: 12-12-12, Bruce Springsteen, Chris Martin, Nirvana, Paul McCartney, Sandy Relief, The Who

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Watch 12-12-12 With Springsteen, Stones, McCartney LIVE NOW

by Paul Cashmere

The 12-12-12 concert is streaming live right now from Madison Square Garden.

Tagged as: Alicia Keys, Billy Joel, Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Dave Grohl, Eddie Vedder, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, The Who

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Bruce Springsteen - image by Ros O'Gorman, noise11.com, photos

Australian Radio Network To Broadcast 12-12-12 Concert Live

by Paul Cashmere

UPDATE: This is NOT being broadcast on ARN stations. Instead its online only.

Tagged as: 12-12-12, Alicia Keys, Australian Radio Network, Billy Joel, Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Chris Martin, Dave Grohl, Eddie Vedder, Eric Clapton, Gold104, Kanye West, Paul McCartney, Roger Waters, The Rolling Stones, The Who, WSFM

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Eric Clapton And Chris Martin Join 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy Benefit

by Paul Cashmere

Eric Clapton and Coldplay’s Chris Martin are the two latest acts to join the 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy benefit at Madison Square Garden next week.

Tagged as: Alicia Keyes, Billy Joel, Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Chris Martin, Coldplay, Dave Grohl, Eddie Vedder, Eric Clapton, Kanye West, Paul McCartney, Roger Waters, The Who

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Alice Cooper Joined By Johnny Depp Onstage In L.A.

by Music-News.com

Alice Cooper continued his US tour ‘Raise The Dead’ last night with a gig at the Orpheum Theatre in LA .

Tagged as: Alice Cooper, Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Depp, The Beatles, The Doors, The Who

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Former The Who Manager Chris Stamp Dies Aged 70

by Paul Cashmere

Chris Stamp, the man Roger Daltrey says is the very reason The Who happened, has died from cancer at the age of 70.

Tagged as: Chris Stamp, Jimi Hendrix, Labelle, Roger Daltrey, Terence Stamp, The Who

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Paul McCartney Bruce Springsteen Billy Joel And Kanye West Among Performers For Sandy Benefit Gig

by Music-News.com

An ex-Beatle, the Boss, the Piano Man and one of the top rappers are among the performers for a December 12 benefit concert to aid those affected by Hurricane Sandy.

Tagged as: Alicia Keys, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Kanye West, Paul McCartney, Roger Waters, The Who

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Pete Townshend Walks Off Stage During Encore After Complaining Of Too Loud Music

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

It took less than one show for controversy to hit the Who’s Quadrophenia tour opener Thursday night in Sunrise, Florida.

Tagged as: Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, Simon Townshend, The Who

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Jon English Takes Rock Revolution Across Victoria

by Paul Cashmere

Aussie rock icon Jon English has updated his ‘Rock Show’ to ‘Rock Revolution’ and has launched the show across Victoria.

Tagged as: Alice Cooper, Black Sabbath, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Deep Purple, Easybeats, Jackson 5, Janis Joplin, Jon English, Joni Mitchell, Led Zepplin, Meatloaf, Pink Floyd, plus Billy Joel, Queen, Rock Revolution, Suzi Quatro, T. Rex, The Beatles, The Doors, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Tina Turner

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Rolling Stone Readers Vote For Best Rockumentaries

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Rolling Stone magazine asked their readers to name the best rock documentaries of all-time and they’ve come up with a pretty decent list.

Tagged as: Bob Dylan, Jack White, Jimmy Page, Neil Diamond, Neil Young, Rolling Stone, Rolling Stones, Rush, Spinal Tap, The Band, The Who, Woodstock

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Sex Pistols’ Steve Jones Calls For New Musical Revolution

by Music-News.com

Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones is calling for a new musical revolution as he is “tired” of people referencing his band and thinks the political climate is right.

Tagged as: Glen Matlock, John Lydon, Paul Cook, Rolling Stones, Sex Pistols, Sid Vicious, Steve Jones, The Beatles, The Who

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Bruce Dickinson, Iron Maiden, Photo Ros O'Gorman

Bruce Dickinson Sings The Who For Charity Concert

by Paul Cashmere

Music fans at the Sunflower Jam 2012 charity concert in London this week were treated to an ensemble featuring Alice Cooper and members of Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Iron Maiden and Queen.

Tagged as: Alice Cooper, Bruce Dickinson, Deep Purple, Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin, Queen, The Who

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Todd Rundgren And Iggy Pop Lead All Star Who Are You Tribute

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Cleopatra Records has assembled a pretty amazing group of classic rock artists to salute the Who on Who Are You: An All Star Tribute to the Who.

Tagged as: Def Leppard, Ginger Baker, Iggy Pop, Judas Priest, King Crimson, Peter Noone, Sweet, Terry Reid, The Who, Todd Rundgren, Wayne Kramer

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Skinwalkers Release New Single

by Karen Freedman

Gold Coast trio, Skinwalkers are releasing their second single of 2012, ‘Everyone Has A Story’, the follow-up to ‘I Don’t Believe It’.

Tagged as: Cold Chisel, Crowded House, Kalju Tonuma, Lach Jeeno, Lenn Delandre, Matt Turner, Midnight Oil, Skinwalkers, The Clash, The Temper Trap, The Who

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