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The group's 1969 concept album Tommy included the single ' Pinball Wizard' and was a critical and commercial success.ДЇurther festival appearances at Woodstock and the Isle of Wight, along with the concert album Live at Leeds (1970), established their reputation as a respected rock act. In 1967, they performed at the Monterey Pop Festival and released ' I Can See for Miles', their only US topВ ten single. Their first single as the Who, ' I Can't Explain' (1965), reached the UK topВ ten, and was followed by a string of hit singles including ' My Generation' (1965), ' Substitute' (1966) and ' Happy Jack' (1966).

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The Who developed from an earlier group, the Detours, and established themselves as part of the pop art and mod movements, featuring auto-destructive art by destroying guitars and drums on stage. They are cited as an influence by many hard rock, punk rock and mod bands, and their songs still receive regular exposure. Their contributions to rock music include the development of the Marshall Stack, large PA systems, the use of the synthesizer, Entwistle and Moon's influential playing styles, Townshend's feedback and power chord guitar technique, and the development of the rock opera. They are considered one of the most influential rock bands of the 20thВ century, and have sold over 100 million records worldwide.

Their classic lineup consisted of lead singer Roger Daltrey, guitarist and singer Pete Townshend, bass guitarist and singer John Entwistle, and drummer Keith Moon. The Who are an English rock band formed in London in 1964.