Townshend wrote the first rock mini-opera for their second album, and after their first tour of America, the band presented the full-length rock opus Tommy, which shattered barriers and established The Who as a major artistic force in the world of music. They were first noted for deafening shows and for smashing their instruments in ferocious displays of auto-destructive art, but they went on to considerable chart success through original songs written by Townshend and the more humor-oriented Entwistle. ![]() The band was remarkable for the synthesis of personalities: Townshend's art-school sensibilities Daltrey's down-to-earth interpretation and Entwistle's and Moon's skill as performers. In 1965 they added drummer Keith Moon, and the fabulous line-up was complete. ![]() The unusual elements included Daltrey on vocals, John Entwistle on bass and Pete Townshend on lead guitar. After leaving London's Acton County Grammar School in 1963, he formed a skiffle band called The Detours, then displayed an early genius by putting together unusual elements into a world-class performance. ![]() Roger Daltrey is noted as a founder of the legendary rock band The Who.
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