The Who

The Who are an English rock band formed in 1964 by Roger Daltrey (lead vocals, harmonica and guitar), Pete Townshend (guitar, keyboards and vocals), John Entwistle (bass guitar, brass and vocals) and Keith Moon (drums and percussion). They became known for energetic live performances which often included instrument destruction. The Who have sold about 100 million records, and have charted 27 top forty singles in the United Kingdom and United Stat... More

Place Musical Career Began:

Active as Musical Artist (start):

  • 1964

Also known as:

  • High Numbers,
  • Who,
  • The Who and Roger Daltrey,
  • Who, The,
  • The High Numbers,
  • High Numbers, The

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Members Of Musical Group:

Member Period (start) Period (end)
  • 1964
  • 2002
  • 1996
  • 1978
  • 1985
  • 1964
  • 1978
  • 1979
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Instruments Played:

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Awards

Grammy Award for Best Long Form Music Video Nominees

Hall of fame inductions:

Date Hall of fame Category
  • 1990
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