The Who were, arguably, the greatest rock band of all-time, because they embodied and epitomized everything that made rock music compelling. Rock is supposed to be loud, energetic and aggressive, and the Who were the prime musical exemplars of these qualities. They just might be the only band in the world to take rock music as far as it could go.
I continue my streak of evading all adult responsibility by settling in and watching 1979's The Kids Are Alright for the first time in its entirety. I recall listening to Tommy in sixth grade and found it to be the ideal escape, with each song guiding me through the strata of everything that was possible with a concept album.
What on earth was this band about? They always talked openly about how they couldn't stand each other, four distinct and very different personalities.
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