Vocalist Roger Daltrey, guitarist Pete Townshend and bassist John Entwistle formed The Who in London in 1964, welcoming Keith Moon on drums later that year. From the band’s inception and the release of their debut single “I Can’t Explain,” The Who were on the vanguard of music, art, and culture, maintaining a reputation for onstage theatrics and high-concept performances. Their seminal 1969 release, Tommy, pioneered the concept of a rock opera, and the 1971 follow-up, Who’s Next, further cemented the band in the annals of music history, featuring iconic tracks like “Baba O’Riley” and “Won’t Get Fooled Again.” The Who were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990 and have achieved multi-platinum status with over 43 million albums sold worldwide. Daltrey and Townshend have continued as The Who in live settings and new releases alike, most recently with the release of 2019’s Who and the acclaimed Who Hits Back! orchestral tour, which wrapped in 2023. In 2025, The Who will embark on their final tour throughout the U.S., titled The Song is Over.