Who

The Who is universally revered as one of the most influential, revolutionary, and iconic rock bands of all time, formed in London, England, in 1964 by Roger Daltrey (lead vocals), Pete Townshend (lead guitar, primary songwriter), John Entwistle (bass guitar), and Keith Moon (drums). With over 100 million records sold worldwide, The Who fundamentally transformed the sonic and cultural landscape of rock and roll. Pioneers of the rock opera and the concept album, their monumental masterpieces include 'Tommy' (1969), 'Who's Next' (1971), and 'Quadrophenia' (1973), yielding immortal rock anthems such as 'Baba O'Riley' (Teenage Wasteland), 'Won't Get Fooled Again', 'My Generation', 'Pinball Wizard', 'Behind Blue Eyes', and 'Love, Reign o'er Me'. They pioneered the power chord, the synthesizer-driven rock sequence, the windmilling guitar technique, and explosive live performances at Woodstock and Monterey Pop. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and recipient of the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, The Who's energy and songwriting defined British rock greatness. For guitarists worldwide, Pete Townshend's aggressive acoustic strumming, dynamic power chords (such as the F - C - Bb changes in 'Baba O'Riley'), and acoustic fingerpicking in 'Behind Blue Eyes' (Em - G - D - C) remain foundational canon for every rock musician.