The Who

United Kingdom, 1964–now

Townshend, Daltrey, Entwistle and Moon — pioneers of the rock opera and the three-chord anthem.

Influenced by

• James Brown
• Eddie Cochran
• Mose Allison
• Bo Diddley
• Terry Riley

Influenced

• Blur
• Guided by Voices
• Big Star
• AC/DC
• Alice Cooper
• Rush
• Cheap Trick
• Pearl Jam