Between smoky clubs and crowded bars in the middle of cloudy 1960s London, something electric was coming. A rebellion was happening. The Who weren’t just like any band.
They were restless and loud, and they were here to change the way music was made forever. If you were lucky enough to witness their unforgettable early performances, or if you weren’t so fortunate, you won’t want to miss this ride down memory lane. Here we're going back to the beginning, back to when they weren’t legends just yet, but they acted like it.
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Back when The Who was still called "The Detours" in 1964.
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The Who's first album My Generation cover, released in 1965.
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A still from one of the first performances of My Generation back in 1965.
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The members of The Who posing for a picture circa 1967.
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A photo captured by a fan while The Who performed.
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Vintage 1965 ad promoting My Generation for U.S. release.
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The Who performing on TV in 1968.
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Backstage with The Who preparing to go on stage, 1967.
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Keith Moon being the legendary drummer he was in the 60s.
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The Who pose for a photo together for Hit Parader Magazine in 1967.
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When their career had just started.
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Peter Townshend showing his electrifying energy when performing.
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In a post performance moment in the 70s, The Who smile at the crowd.
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A shirtless Roger Daltrey sings passionately on stage in 1968.
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Performing in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1970.
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The Who receiving a Gold Record for their album Tommy in 1969.