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Podcast: What the Riff Next Gen
Episode: 1969 - April: The Who “Tommy”
Description: Believe it or not, many considered The Who to be a band in decline just before the release of their iconic rock opera Tommy. Their recent releases hadn't been as popular as expected. They had a popular stage show, but between Pete Townshend destroying his guitars and/or Keith Moon destroying his drums, the shows were expensive! The double album Tommy would change the trajectory of the group and make them superstars of the rock genre.
Pete Townshend was looking for something different when he created this rock opera. He was dissatisfied with the style of rock adva...