Rent The Who: A Destructive Tour De Force (2010)
0h 44min
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- Synopsis:
Among the iconic British rock bands of the 1960's 'The Who' set a standard for innovation. Led by Pete Townshend's writing and distinctive guitar styling, Roger Daltrey's haunting vocals and Keith Moon's percussion genius, 'The Who' gained a global following for their on-stage instrument destruction, concept albums and rock operas. In this programme we take a trip back to the swinging 60's when 'The Who' were the talk of London with their mod fashions and aggressive stage presence. In their fledgling days they were an unbelievable powerhouse of talent but their dynamic mix of personality is what gave The Who their power. However, money didn't automatically follow their success and it wasn't until the visual and musical phenomenon that was Tommy was launched, selling 200,000 copies in the first few weeks, that they finally started to reap the rewards of their years of hard work. Behind the scenes though, personal battles within the group and alcohol and drug use would hugely affect the band and their creativity. Featuring archive clips of Townsend and Moon as well as interviews with friends, colleagues and industry insiders, this is an insightful and revealing look at one of the most legendary rock bands ever formed. - Actors:
- Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle, Keith Moon, Doug Sandom, Kenney Jones
- Studio:
- History Channel
- Genres:
- Documentary, Music & Musicals, Special Interest
