The closing track on "The Who By Numbers" is why one critic thought the album could be considered Pete Townshend's suicide note. The last line of the first verse and the hook in the chorus are cries for help - caught up in the various travails of the rockstar life laid out in several of the other tracks ("However Much I Booze", "They Are All In Love", even "Success Story"), Pete is like Jimmy at the end of side two of Quadrophenia: He's had enough. The modulation after the second chorus elevates the tension to another level, as th… read more
The closing track on "The Who By Numbers" is why one critic thought the album could be considered Pete Townshend's suicide note. The … read more
The closing track on "The Who By Numbers" is why one critic thought the album could be considered Pete Townshend's suicide note. The last line of the first verse and the … read more
The Who are an English rock band formed in Acton, Middlesex in 1964. Their classic line-up consisted of lead singer Roger Daltrey, guitarist and singer Pete Townshend, bass guitarist John Entwistle, and drummer Keith Moon. They are considered one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century, selling over 100 million records worldwide and holding a reputation for their live shows and studio work. The Who developed from an earlier group, the Detours, and established themselves as part of the pop art and mod movements, featuring auto-destructive art by destroying guitars and … read more
The Who are an English rock band formed in Acton, Middlesex in 1964. Their classic line-up consisted of lead singer Roger Daltrey, guitarist and singer Pete Townshend, bass guitarist John E…read more