The Who
Much Too Much
by Mike Evans
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Pub Date Nov 16 2021 | Archive Date Nov 05 2021
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Description
The Who were one of the most popular and influential rock groups of the 1960s and 1970s. Revered by fans, they became a world-class act, securing their longevity with sensational live performances and pioneering music.
From their early days as The Detours, they evolved, emerging at the vanguard of the UK Mod movement as The Who. With a vernacular of teenage angst, pop art-inspired attire, and sell-out shows at London’s Marquee Club, The Who cultivated a devoted following and captured the voice of a generation. Never more so than with their 1965 hit “My Generation,”—its lyrics of youthful rebellion resounding as the anthem of its time.
The Who: Much Too Much follows the group’s tumultuous history. Through the triumphs of Pete Townshend’s ambitious creations in rock operas Tommy and Quadrophenia, to Roger Daltrey’s forays into film and television, and the tragic death of first, Keith Moon, and then John Entwistle. Incisive text, archive reviews and interviews, and a track-by-track summary of all The Who’s studio and live albums make this book a truly comprehensive look at a band that have held sway for more than half a century.
Sumptuously illustrated with a wealth of colour and black-and-white photography, including album art, this book is a must-have celebration of one of the most enduring names in rock music history.
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781786751157 |
| PRICE | $34.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 240 |
Featured Reviews
Susan D, Reviewer
The Who’s amazing journey is well chronicled in this recent offering from Mike Evans.
A true celebration of the band from their early days as Mods to their rise to fame and their ever evolving musical roots from rock to rock opera, this is a joy for all fans of the band and music in general.
The four distinctive personalities of Daltrey, Townshend, Entwistle and Moon captivated audiences with memorable music and live performances with often destructive stage antics. Their presence at the Monterey Pop, Woodstock and the Isle of Wight Festivals helped to catapult them to rock star status. Amidst the fame and adulation were the shadowed pitfalls of touring, drugs, drink and the eventual deaths of Moon and Entwistle.
From breakups to reunions to reformation, the Who have endured and influenced.
Filled with interesting text, track listings, photos, reviews, anecdotes and ephemera this is a triumph and an unparalleled tribute. Thoroughly enjoyable and highly recommended.
My thanks to NetGalley, Mike Evans and Palazzo Editions for an ARC in exchange for an honest book review.
Reviewer 598129
Full disclosure: I read this book on an iPad so I probably did not get the full beauty of the photographs. But the book is great--however you choose to read it--of giving a brief history on every The Who album, telling stories which are tangential to each album and also giving all the basic facts about each album. There are no earth shattering revelations here, just the basis facts, adorned by wonderful photographs. I'm sure a physical copy of this book is way more impressive than the digital copy I received so if you're looking for a 'coffee table' book that is more than just the same tired photographs all The Who fans have been looking at for years, check out this book!
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