The Who
The Who
The Who are an English rock band formed in London in 1964. Their classic lineup (1964–1978) consisted of lead vocalist Roger Daltrey, guitarist Pete Townshend, bassist John Entwistle, and drummer Keith Moon. Considered one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century, their contributions to rock music include the development of the Marshall stack, large public address systems, the use of
"The kids couldnt hurt Jack. They tried and tried and tried. They dropped things on his back, And lied and lied and lied and lied and lied.But they couldnt stop Jack, or the waters lapping. And they couldnt prevent Jack from feeling happy."
The Who"Russell Harty: Who does that machinery belong to, does it belong to you or to us? I mean who has to pay for it? Pete: Its alright."
The Who"I dont think I even approach being a lead player; I think Im very much part of a band and a riff-maker. I enjoy backing people up and letting people ride on top...Im musically happiest when I feel Im driving everyone else to do good things, when Im not being the pin man."
The Who"The "greatest Keith Moon-type drummer in the world," as he described himself"
The Who"Im a boy, Im a boy, But my ma wont admit it. Im a boy, Im a boy, But if I say I am, I get it."
The Who"If you steer clear of quality, youre alright."
The Who"My friends call me Keith, but you can call me John."
The Who"No one knows what its like To be the bad man; To be the sad man Behind blue eyes.No one knows what its like To be hated; To be fated, To telling only lies.But my dreams They arent as empty As my conscience seems to be.I have hours, only lonely My love is vengeance Thats never free."
The Who"The day you open your mind to music, youre halfway to opening your mind to life."
The Who"I call you on the telephone my voice too rough with cigarettes. I sometimes think I should just go home but Im dealing with a memory that never forgets. I love to hear you say my name especially when you say yes. I got your body right now on my mind and I drunk myself b-lind to the sound of old T-Rex. To the sound of old T-Rex - And Whos Next.When I say I love you you say you better; You better you better you bet. When I say I need you you say you better; You better you better you bet. You better bet your life. Or love will cut you like a knife."
The Who"John [Entwistle] and I were listening to a stereo L.P. of The Beatles in which the voices come out of one side and the backing track comes out of the other. And when you actually hear the backing tracks of The Beatles without their voices, theyre flippin lousy."
The Who"Were not gonna take it, Never did and never will. Dont want no religion; And as far as we can tell, We aint gonna take you, Never did and never will. Were not gonna take you. We forsake you, Gonna rape you, Lets forget you better still."
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