The Who rock SECC

LEGENDS of rock The Who arrive in Glasgow this week airing comback classics as part of a UK arena tour.

The renowned British band have sold over 100 million records, and will be dusting off hits from the 1973 double album Quadrophenia along with a collection of classic songs, following a successful run in America.

Quadrophenia was dubbed the number one greatest classic rock album of all time according to IGN, and is cited as an influence on UK style, fashion and culture, from Bradley Wiggins to the Gallagher brothers — not to mention spawning a 1979 film starring the band themselves.

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The Who was founded in 1964, consisting of drummer Keith Moon, bassist John Entwistle, guitarist Pete Townshend and singer Roger Daltrey, charting over 27 top 40 singles in the UK and the USA and 17 top ten 
albums.

After disbanding in 1983,the surviving members of the band, along with new musicians, have reformed for events such as Live Aid and reunion tours.

The Who are completing their UK tour with founding members Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend, who will be joined by Zak Starkey on drums, Pino Palladino on bass, Simon Townshend on guitar and backing vocals, John Corey on keyboards, Loren Gold on keyboards and backing vocals as well as musical director Frank Simes playing keyboards and backing vocals.

Pete Townshend said:’’ I’m pleased to hear about artists who uphold the album as an art-form.

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“We plan to close the show with a few of the really well-known anthems, and maybe some last minute surprises.”

Tickets for the June 12 show at the SECC are £60 from www.ticketsoup.com, or 0844 395 4000.