The Who

No, it's not a line from a cheesy gossip show.  The Who is the name of a 60's/70's supergroup that gained popularity at around the same time the Beatles were lording it over the charts.  But while the Beatles later on became known for their songwriting, The Who eventually became the progenitors of the heavy metal brand of rock and roll.

Its members are:

Roger Daltrey - vocals

Pete Townshend - guitars, keyboards

John Entwhistle - bass

Keith Moon - drums

The following is a link to a recording of one of their most famous songs "Who are You?".  (Known to most people as the CSI theme song.)  It's a very clear copy and it was taken just a few months before Keith Moon - who is, in all probability, the greatest drummer the human race ever produced - passed away in 1978.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_FZVD5lsAw

I watch this over and over again, and I haven't gotten tired of it.  This song characterizes the best of British rock.

Oh, and check out the way Keith Moon's earphones are duct-taped to his head.  Its necessity will become apparent once you get to the later parts of the song.

EDITED TO ADD:

After much thinking, I figured that I ought to add just one more link to show how The Who actually performs in a concert.  The following link is a live performance of their song "Won't Get Fooled Again" (which, incidentally is another song adopted by the TV series CSI.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp6-wG5LLqE

Pete Townshend is electric.  I won't be surprised if it turns out he was high on something when he was playing in that clip.

Keith Moon's earphones are still duct-taped to his head.

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