Musician Dictionary

The Who

English rock band

DescriptionEnglish rock band
Source: Wikidata
Formed1964-02
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Formed inLondon London
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited Kingdom
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryGB United Kingdom
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Genresrhythm and blues hard rock art rock classic rock rock music progressive rock
Source: Wikidata
Record labelsWarner Bros. Records Decca Atco Records Brunswick Records Polydor Records
Source: Wikidata
AwardsRock and Roll Hall of Fame Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Source: Wikidata

Members

Also known as

Les Who Los Who The High Numbers The Tho The Who & Special Guests Thewho Who Who's ザ・フゥー ザ・フー 후

Links

Identifiers

mbid: 9fdaa16b-a6c4-4831-b87c-bc9ca8ce7eaa · wikidata: Q93346 · isni: 0000000123373203 · discogs: 196766 · apple_music: 61499 · spotify: 67ea9eGLXYMsO2eYQRui3w

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