[2015-10-27] The Who "50 Years: The Official History" hardcover by Ben Marshall

Linda · **Posted:** Wed Jul 22, 2015 2:31 am

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The only official history of The Who—created with the full cooperation of Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey, and spectacularly illustrated with rare photographs and memorabilia—published in conjunction with the fiftieth anniversary of the release of the band's first album, My Generation, and their celebratory world tour.

Three legendary bands are revered as the holy trinity of modern rock and roll: The Beatles. The Rolling Stones. The Who. This landmark publication is the first official history of The Who featuring exclusive access to never-before-published images and memorabilia from the band's own archive, and from other sources including collectors and fans.

Blending memoir, history, and music, The Who: 50 Years: The Official History explores the influences that shaped the band and its members, from Britain’s post-war austerity to Elvis, Lonnie Donnegan, and American youth counter-culture. It follows them through the Mod and Pop years and the furiously fast sixties, and charts the hit singles—"My Generation," "I’m a Boy," "The Kids Are Alright," and "Pinball Wizard." It revels in memories of making it big in America and inspiring Jimmy Hendrix to set his guitar on fire, and much more.

It records the band’s highs—their groundbreaking artistic achievements of Tommy and Quadrophenia—and the devastating lows—the loss of Keith Moon and John Entwistle. The Who: 50 Years: The Official History documents the extraordinary story of how a tax inspector, metal factory worker, art school stoner and maverick drummer—John Entwistle, Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend and Keith Moon—became one of the most famous and enduring musical acts of modern times and transformed the world, creating the sound of a generation.

The Who: 50 Years: The Official History includes approximately 500 color and black-and-white photos, band and fan memorabilia, and archive material; Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey are writing the captions, providing an extra layer to the book; and there a special pullout feature spreads providing vivid background social history and context.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/0062396366/?tag=imwan-20

alantig · 20 Sep 2006

In. Thanks, Linda.

JohnG · 03 Aug 2006

Stumpy Joe · **Joined:** 29 Apr 2014 **Posts:** 1538

Snagged one of these babies for $12.98 from the bargain rack at Barnes & Noble this afternoon!

Rick A · 23 Jul 2006

Stumpy Joe wrote:

Snagged one of these babies for $12.98 from the bargain rack at Barnes & Noble this afternoon!

Did the same, went to B&N for the most likely the last issues of "Classic Rock" & "Prog" based on the BBC report that they are closing shop (Thanks John for posting).

So, while there to pick-up the mags I grabbed The Who book. Wow, it's really nice. :thumbsup:

Also took the liberty to use my 30% discount for a audio book of Robbie Robertson's Bio. The excerpts printed in RS were great.

Between the new Bruce & now Robbie books I am getting a fine education. :ohyes:

Rick A.

[2015-10-27] The Who "50 Years: The Official History" hardcover by Ben Marshall

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