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American Songwriter Nov 1

On This Day in 1975, a Legendary Rock Band Played Its Final Concert Before Two Members Went on to Join the Rolling Stones and The Who

The Rolling Stones The Who Faces Rod Stewart Ronnie Wood Small Faces Humble Pie Jeff Beck Group

12 articles Oct 30

Skid Row The Who Justin Matthew Sargent Scotti Hill Rachel Bolan Lzzy Hale Halestorm ZP Theart Tony Harnell Sebastian Bach

American Songwriter, Billboard, Blabbermouth +7

Magnet Magazine Oct 30

The Who Released “Meaty Beaty Big And Bouncy” 55 Years Ago Today; 35 Years To The Day Later, The Band Released “Endless Wire”

The Who

2 articles Oct 29

The Who Pete Townshend Keith Moon John Peel

Louder Sound, Virgin Radio France

5 articles Oct 29

The Who Pete Townshend Led Zeppelin AC/DC Black Sabbath Jimi Hendrix Jimmy Page Eric Clapton Jeff Beck Cream Roger Daltrey

Blabbermouth, Consequence of Sound, Louder Sound +2

Louder Sound Oct 26

Musical comedown? Movie template? Untoppable creative peak? The Who’s Quadrophenia is a prog classic

The Who Rick Wakeman Pink Floyd

American Songwriter Oct 23

The Who Might Have Been the First Band to Start the “Leftovers” Album Trend in 1974

The Who Pete Townshend Roger Daltrey Keith Moon John Entwistle

American Songwriter Oct 10

The Relentlessly Upbeat Lyrics by The Who That Pete Townshend Didn’t Want Folks to Hear in 1975

The Who Pete Townshend Glyn Johns John Entwistle

Magnet Magazine Oct 8

The Move Released Final Album “Message From The Country” 55 Years Ago Today

The Move Steve Wynn Martin Phillipps The Chills

American Songwriter Sep 30

How Van Morrison Displayed His Pop Chops With This 1965 Hit by Them

Them Van Morrison Jimmy Page Led Zeppelin

Magnet Magazine Sep 16

Happy Birthday Kenney Jones (Who, Faces, Small Faces)

Kenney Jones The Who Faces Small Faces

American Songwriter Sep 15

Remember When The Who Called It Quits for Good (Which Ended up Being Just a Few Years) in 1983?

The Who Pete Townshend Roger Daltrey John Entwistle Keith Moon Kenney Jones

Magnet Magazine Sep 13

Happy Birrthday Zak Starkey (Who, Oasis, Johnny Marr, Trojan Jamaica)

Zak Starkey The Who Oasis Johnny Marr

Progressive Rock Journal Sep 12

[News] Universal Music Recordings to release “The Who By Numbers” Super Deluxe Edition by legendary The Who

The Who Pete Townshend

Magnet Magazine Sep 11

The Who Released “Hooligans” 45 Years Ago Today

The Who Grateful Dead

2 articles Sep 5

Roger Daltrey The Who Keith Moon Zak Starkey Kenney Jones Simon Phillips Pete Townshend Ringo Starr

Louder Sound, RTBF – Musique

4 articles Sep 3

The Who Zak Starkey Roger Daltrey Keith Moon Pete Townshend Ringo Starr

Bande à part, NME, Paste Magazine +1

5 articles Sep 2

The Who Pete Townshend Roger Daltrey John Entwistle Keith Moon Glyn Johns Nicky Hopkins

American Songwriter, Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone France +2

American Songwriter Sep 1

The Who’s Roger Daltrey Opens Up About His “Worst Year” Health-Wise

Roger Daltrey The Who Chuck Berry

12 articles Aug 31

The Who Zak Starkey Roger Daltrey Pete Townshend Ringo Starr Mantra of the Cosmos Keith Moon

American Songwriter, Billboard, Consequence of Sound +9

American Songwriter Nov 1

On This Day in 1975, a Legendary Rock Band Played Its Final Concert Before Two Members Went on to Join the Rolling Stones and The Who

The Rolling Stones The Who Faces Rod Stewart Ronnie Wood Small Faces Humble Pie Jeff Beck Group

Magnet Magazine Oct 30

The Who Released “Meaty Beaty Big And Bouncy” 55 Years Ago Today; 35 Years To The Day Later, The Band Released “Endless Wire”

The Who

5 articles Oct 29

The Who Pete Townshend Led Zeppelin AC/DC Black Sabbath Jimi Hendrix Jimmy Page Eric Clapton Jeff Beck Cream Roger Daltrey

Blabbermouth, Consequence of Sound, Louder Sound +2

American Songwriter Oct 23

The Who Might Have Been the First Band to Start the “Leftovers” Album Trend in 1974

The Who Pete Townshend Roger Daltrey Keith Moon John Entwistle

Magnet Magazine Oct 8

The Move Released Final Album “Message From The Country” 55 Years Ago Today

The Move Steve Wynn Martin Phillipps The Chills

Magnet Magazine Sep 16

Happy Birthday Kenney Jones (Who, Faces, Small Faces)

Kenney Jones The Who Faces Small Faces

Magnet Magazine Sep 13

Happy Birrthday Zak Starkey (Who, Oasis, Johnny Marr, Trojan Jamaica)

Zak Starkey The Who Oasis Johnny Marr

Magnet Magazine Sep 11

The Who Released “Hooligans” 45 Years Ago Today

The Who Grateful Dead

4 articles Sep 3

The Who Zak Starkey Roger Daltrey Keith Moon Pete Townshend Ringo Starr

Bande à part, NME, Paste Magazine +1

American Songwriter Sep 1

The Who’s Roger Daltrey Opens Up About His “Worst Year” Health-Wise

Roger Daltrey The Who Chuck Berry

12 articles Oct 30

Skid Row The Who Justin Matthew Sargent Scotti Hill Rachel Bolan Lzzy Hale Halestorm ZP Theart Tony Harnell Sebastian Bach

American Songwriter, Billboard, Blabbermouth +7

2 articles Oct 29

The Who Pete Townshend Keith Moon John Peel

Louder Sound, Virgin Radio France

Louder Sound Oct 26

Musical comedown? Movie template? Untoppable creative peak? The Who’s Quadrophenia is a prog classic

The Who Rick Wakeman Pink Floyd

American Songwriter Oct 10

The Relentlessly Upbeat Lyrics by The Who That Pete Townshend Didn’t Want Folks to Hear in 1975

The Who Pete Townshend Glyn Johns John Entwistle

American Songwriter Sep 30

How Van Morrison Displayed His Pop Chops With This 1965 Hit by Them

Them Van Morrison Jimmy Page Led Zeppelin

American Songwriter Sep 15

Remember When The Who Called It Quits for Good (Which Ended up Being Just a Few Years) in 1983?

The Who Pete Townshend Roger Daltrey John Entwistle Keith Moon Kenney Jones

Progressive Rock Journal Sep 12

[News] Universal Music Recordings to release “The Who By Numbers” Super Deluxe Edition by legendary The Who

The Who Pete Townshend

2 articles Sep 5

Roger Daltrey The Who Keith Moon Zak Starkey Kenney Jones Simon Phillips Pete Townshend Ringo Starr

Louder Sound, RTBF – Musique

5 articles Sep 2

The Who Pete Townshend Roger Daltrey John Entwistle Keith Moon Glyn Johns Nicky Hopkins

American Songwriter, Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone France +2

12 articles Aug 31

The Who Zak Starkey Roger Daltrey Pete Townshend Ringo Starr Mantra of the Cosmos Keith Moon

American Songwriter, Billboard, Consequence of Sound +9

Overview

Recent music news highlights milestones and reflections around the freakbeat and rock genres, including The Who's 55th anniversary of 'Meaty Beaty Big And Bouncy' and the 55th anniversary of The Move's final album, alongside ongoing discussions about The Who's legacy, creative output, and historical influence. Meanwhile, Skid Row has announced a new lead singer and a 2027 North American tour, while retrospective commentary explores Pete Townshend's views on Led Zeppelin and the band's role in shaping album trends.

Skid Row announces new lead singer Justin Sargent and 2027 North American tour

The Who By Numbers: Now expanded, still teetering on the edge

Pete Townshend says he never really got into Led Zeppelin

Roger Daltrey comes clean on The Who's drummer problems. "It's never been the same since Keith died. I can't pretend it…

The Who confirm Zak Starkey's return as drummer for potential reunion tour

The Who announce deluxe box set for 'The Who By Numbers' with 92 unreleased tracks

Zak Starkey returns to The Who following reconciliation and joint rehearsals

Pete Townshend says he never really got into Led Zeppelin

The Who confirm Zak Starkey's return as drummer for potential reunion tour

Skid Row announces new lead singer Justin Sargent and 2027 North American tour

The Who By Numbers: Now expanded, still teetering on the edge

Roger Daltrey comes clean on The Who's drummer problems. "It's never been the same since Keith died. I can't pretend it…

The Who announce deluxe box set for 'The Who By Numbers' with 92 unreleased tracks

Zak Starkey returns to The Who following reconciliation and joint rehearsals

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