‘QUADROPHENIA’ (1973 THE WHO ALBUM, 1979 FILM SOUNDTRACK) An ambitious, storytelling rock epic inspires an influential film. But is a new soundtrack album really necessary? From the start Quadrophenia was conceived as a film, albeit for your ears only. By … Continue reading →
The Who released the By Numbers LP in October of 1975. The album features the singles “Squeeze Box” and “Slip Kid” and made the Top Ten in both the US and UK. One of the stand-out tracks on the LP … Continue reading →
The Who’s August 1971 classic, Who’s Next, stands as one of the finest rock and roll albums of all time. Certainly one of the best rock records of the Seventies. Run your eyes over the classic ad above and have … Continue reading →
Here’s a track by The Who that you may not know inside and out. The Pete Townshend penned, “Relay,” released in the fall of 1972 and did not appear on a Who L.P. until the Hooligans compilation nine years later. … Continue reading →
“Good Morning, America: How long did it take you, from being sold and merchandised, to being in control of your own lives, Keith? Keith Moon: I don’t think I have…In control of me life? No.” On August 7th, 1978 The … Continue reading →
Happy Friday! Here’s The Who breaking in drummer, Kenney Jones in a 1979 rehearsal. The band sounds damn fine playing through “Sister Disco.” “Sister Disco” appeared on group’s Who Are You L.P. of August 1978. The Who: ‘Sister Disco,’ Live … Continue reading →