Month: June 2025

The Destruction of Instruments: Why The Who Smashed Their Gear

The Destruction of Instruments: Why The Who Smashed Their Gear

The Reason Behind The Who’s Instrument Destruction The Who’s dramatic act of smashing their instruments on stage stands as one of the most iconic moments in rock history. While at first glance this may seem like a chaotic, spontaneous stunt, it was, in reality, a calculated and deliberate gesture serving multiple purposes for the band. …

Who’s Next: How a Failed Project Led to a Masterpiece

Who’s Next: How a Failed Project Led to a Masterpiece

The Origins of “Who’s Next” The story of The Who’s “Who’s Next,” an iconic album released in 1971, is a remarkable tale of resilience and artistic ingenuity following initial failure. Originally an ambitious project titled “Lifehouse,” proposed by the band’s guitarist and songwriter Pete Townshend, it sought to be a rock opera successor to their …