O2 Dublin THE WHO
The Who? Formed in London in 1964, The Who, above all other rock bands of that era, influenced future musicians who wanted to use aggression as well as melody to make their mark. Classic proto-punk songs such as My Generation, Anyway Anyhow Anywhere and I’m a Boy set the tone for bands as diverse as U2, Flaming Lips and Pearl Jam.
How old? Remaining original members Daltrey, 69, and Townshend, 68.
Best moment back in the day? Keith Moon’s whirlwind drumming, Pete Townshend’s windmill guitar style, John Entwistle’s bass solo on My Generation and Roger Daltrey’s big swinging microphone.
Can they still cut it? In a live setting, yes, they still rock it hard and fast with a doozie of a back catalogue.
Playing when? Saturday June 8th, O2, Dublin.
