The Who
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The Who is a rock band that formed in London in 1964 around singer Roger Daltrey and guitarist and songwriter Pete Townshend, along with bassist John Entwistle and drummer Keith Moon. Their early records, including My Generation and A Quick One, made them leading voices of mod culture, and later rock operas such as Tommy in 1969 and Quadrophenia in 1973 reshaped the album form. Who's Next in 1971 featured "Baba O'Riley" and "Won't Get Fooled Again." Further albums include The Who Sell Out, Who Are You, Endless Wire in 2006 and WHO in 2019. They entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990 and received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001. Known for explosive stage shows with smashed guitars, windmill chords and thunderous drumming, Daltrey and Townshend still tour with a full band and orchestra for arenas and festivals.

  • Genres: rock, R&B and progressive rock
  • Active since 1964
  • Formed in London
  • Honors: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Grammy
  • Members have included: Pete Townshend, John Entwistle, Kenney Jones, Keith Moon, Roger Daltrey
  • Labels: Polydor Records, Decca
  • Notable work: Tommy, Who's Next, Baba O'Riley
  • Category: Musician

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How much does The Who cost?

$1M–$2M
Under $25K$5M+

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Career timeline

Milestones

  1. Released the album My Generation
  2. Released the album A Quick One
  3. "I Can See for Miles" (peaked #9 on Billboard Hot 100)
  4. Released the album The Who Sell Out
  5. "You Better You Bet" (peaked #1 on Billboard Mainstream Rock)
  6. "Athena" (peaked #3 on Billboard Mainstream Rock)
  7. "Eminence Front" (peaked #5 on Billboard Mainstream Rock)
  8. Received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
  9. Received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
  10. Launched the Back to the Who Tour

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What is the typical fee range for The Who?

Our estimate puts The Who in the $1M–$2M range (estimate).

Who is similar to The Who but less expensive?

Comparable active acts in a lower estimated range include Deep Purple, Jethro Tull, Yes.

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The estimated booking fee for The Who is $1M–$2M (estimate).

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