Today’s selection on AMD-FM is one band that rates in my top ten of kick-ass bands in the classic rock era. A band that had so many good kick-ass tunes it’s hard to pick a favorite. I figured this one was kind of appropriate considering we are getting close to time for presidential elections. So without a lotta politically correct bullshit here is:
The Who: an English rock band that first formed in 1964, and grew to be considered one of the greatest and most influential bands in the world. They are also famed for their prowess as a live band - winning awards[ and being described as "possibly the greatest live band ever." The primary lineup consisted of Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle and Keith Moon.
The Who rose to fame in the United Kingdom with a pioneering instrument destruction stage show, as well as a series of top ten hit singles (including the celebrated "My Generation") and top five albums, beginning in 1965 with "I Can't Explain". They first hit the top ten in the USA in 1967 with "I Can See for Miles". The 1969 release of Tommy was the first in a series of top five albums for the group in the USA, followed by Live at Leeds (1970), Who's Next (1971), Quadrophenia (1973), and Who Are You (1978) among others
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Keith Moon died in 1978, after which the band released two more studio albums, the top five Face Dances (1981) and the top ten It's Hard (1982), with drummer Kenney Jones, before officially disbanding in 1983. They reformed on several occasions to perform at special events such as Live Aid and for reunion tours such as their 25th anniversary tour and the Quadrophenia revival tours of 1996 and 1997. In 2000, the three surviving original members began to discuss the possibility of recording an album of new material. These plans were delayed following the death of John Entwistle in 2002.
Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey continue to perform as The Who. In 2006 they released the studio album Endless Wire, which reached the top ten in the USA and UK.
----------------The Who preforming in 2007---------------
From their 1971 album Who’s Next;
The Who:
“Won’t Get Fooled Again”
Composer: Pete Townsend
We'll be fighting in the streets
With our children at our feet
And the morals that they worship will be gone
And the men who spurred us on
Sit in judgment of all wrong
They decide and the shotgun sings the song
I'll tip my hat to the new constitution
Take a bow for the new revolution
Smile and grin at the change all around
Pick up my guitar and play
Just like yesterday
Then I'll get on my knees and pray
We don't get fooled again
The change, it had to come
We knew it all along
We were liberated from the fold, that's all
And the world looks just the same
And history ain't changed
'Cause the banners, they are flown in the next war
I'll tip my hat to the new constitution
Take a bow for the new revolution
Smile and grin at the change all around
Pick up my guitar and play
Just like yesterday
Then I'll get on my knees and pray
We don't get fooled again
No, no!
I'll move myself and my family aside
If we happen to be left half alive
I'll get all my papers and smile at the sky
Though I know that the hypnotized never lie
Do ya?
Yeah!
There's nothing in the streets
Looks any different to me
And the slogans are replaced, by-the-bye
And the parting on the left
Is now parting on the right
And the beards have all grown longer overnight
I'll tip my hat to the new constitution
Take a bow for the new revolution
Smile and grin at the change all around
Pick up my guitar and play
Just like yesterday
Then I'll get on my knees and pray
We don't get fooled again
Don't get fooled again
No, no!
Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!
Meet the new boss
Same as the old boss
George Bush is still an asshole.
Video Clip: The Who "Won't Get Fooled Again"
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dridge
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Nov 4 @ 6:25PM
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Be sure to check out the video, it's classic Who!  
Don 
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ladybootscooter
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Nov 4 @ 6:29PM
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I saw them in Concert December 1983 on their "alleged" farewell tour. Coldest damn day I've ever spent in the Cottonbowl, misting rain and freezing temps. But was an awesome concert and by the time they took the stage I was third row center (gotta love open field concerts!)! Fantastic show!
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Angel_45304
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Nov 4 @ 7:11PM
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Awesome blog, I saw the3m a few years ago and it was awesome 
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NachoBaby
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Nov 4 @ 7:26PM
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I will get fooled again.. and again.. and again.. cuz I trust too easily damnit.
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loveableone
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Nov 4 @ 7:33PM
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YAY, missed your blogs hun!! Glad to know you are ok, and this is an incredible song!! Thanks for sharing! 
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Wordsofwit
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Nov 4 @ 7:36PM
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With Bush, we enabled getting fooled again in 2004. Like the refrain says in what is considered to be the greatest rock and roll song of all time, "and it makes me wonder."
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borty293
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Nov 5 @ 12:42AM
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By golly ....those young fella's sure can play their instruments real good...I have to admit, I was shocked when Bush got in the first time but the second time I was
Thunderstruck....say wasn't that AC/DC....hint hint...or have you already done those guys....anyway I enjoy these blogs...thanks...
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mrknowuwell
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Nov 5 @ 9:50AM
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gotta run...........or i will be late.......i will be ridin that "magic bus" 
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lifeizabitch
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Nov 5 @ 11:05AM
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And where would the CSI television series be without the Who. 
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