The Who by Mike Evans

The Who by Mike Evans

The Who were one of the most popular and influential rock groups of the 1960s and 1970s.Revered by fans, they became a world-class act, securing their longevity with sensational live performances and pioneering music. From their early days as The Detours, they evolved, emerging at the vanguard of the UK Mod movement as The Who. With a vernacular of teenage angst, pop art-inspired attire, and sell-out shows at London's Marquee Club, The Who cultivated a devoted following and captured the voice of a generation. Never more so than with their 1965 hit "My Generation", its lyrics of youthful rebellion resounding as the anthem of its time. The Who: Much Too Much follows the group's tumultuous history. Through the triumphs of Pete Townshend's ambitious creations in rock operas Tommy and Quadrophenia, to Roger Daltrey's forays into film and television, and the tragic death of first, Keith Moon, and then John Entwistle. Incisive text, archive reviews and interviews, and a track-by-track summary of all The Who's studio and live albums make this book a truly comprehensive look at a band that have held sway for more than half a century. Sumptuously illustrated with a wealth of colour and black-and-white photography, including album art, this book is a must-have celebration of one of the most enduring names in rock music history.

Absolutely brilliant book about the best band to come out of the UKThe photos are class! And the stories about the band are almost unbelievable. Highly recommended!

-- 5 star NetGalley review

Filled with interesting text, track listings, photos, reviews, anecdotes and ephemera this is a triumph and an unparalleled tribute. Thoroughly enjoyable and highly recommended.

-- - 5 star NetGalley review

The Who: Much Too Much by Mike Evans is a wonderful history of both the band and the music. Combined with excellent photographs this is a great addition to any fan's collection.

-- - 5 star NetGalley review

A musician on the 1960s R&B and rock scene, Mike Evans began writing about music in the 1970s, presenting a weekly show on local radio and as a regular contributor to the leading UK music weekly Melody Maker. As well as commissioning and editing dozens of books on popular culture, as author, his titles have included the best-selling Elvis; A Celebration, Ray Charles: The Birth of Soul, The Blues: A Visual History and Woodstock: Three Days that Rocked the World (2009, updated 2019).

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ISBN 13	9781786751157
ISBN 10	1786751151
Title	The Who
Author	Mike Evans
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Gemini Books Group Ltd
Year published	2021-10-07
Number of pages	240
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