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Roger Daltrey resurrects Tommy at triumphant show in Newark

September 21, 2011 | John Curley | 0

Roger Daltrey gave a terrific performance of Tommy, other songs from The Who, and a few tunes from his solo catalog at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on Sunday night, September 18th. ►

BBC Radio 2 looks back on the life of Keith Moon

September 8, 2011 | John Curley | 0

Keith Moon, The Who’s late drummer, was the subject of a BBC Radio 2 special that marked the 33rd anniversary of his death. ►

Pete Townshend tells his life story on BBC Radio 2

August 24, 2011 | John Curley | 1

BBC Radio 2 is broadcasting a terrific two-part special on Pete Townshend that features The Who’s guitarist telling his own story. The first part has been broadcast and can be heard on demand on the BBC Radio 2 Web site. ►

Roger Daltrey is taking ‘Tommy’ on the road

May 12, 2011 | Chris Junior | 0

Who singer will perform the entire rock opera from start to finish later this year during six-week North American tour with solo band ►

True 5-Star Albums: The Who’s ‘Who’s Next’

May 10, 2011 | princep | 0

Received wisdom claims “Who’s Next” to be The Who’s greatest moment. ►

‘Live At Leeds’ captures the power of The Who at its peak

October 19, 2010 | princep | 1

From the moment it was released, The Who’s “Live At Leeds” has grown accustomed to being described as one of, if not the, greatest rock live albums. ►

All hail the release Of ‘Tommy’ on Blu-ray

October 18, 2010 | princep | 1

“Tommy, can you hear me?” We can now see you on Blu-ray! ►

Moody Blues are not losing any sleep over Rock Hall snub

August 16, 2010 | princep | 2

Justin Hayward focuses on the Moodys’ music and fans ►

Christie’s puts Who, Oasis, U2 items up for bid

May 28, 2010 | princep | 0

The best part about working for Christie’s is when unexpected rock and roll items come through the door and turn out to have great historical significance ►

Pete Townshend celebrates his 65th birthday

May 20, 2010 | John Curley | 0

Pete Townshend of The Who, infamous for his “Hope I die before I get old” line in The Who’s “My Generation,” celebrated his 65th birthday today (Wednesday, May 19th). ►