Live appearances at Woodstock and the Isle of Wight Festival, along with the live album Live at Leeds, cemented their reputation as a respected rock act. The group's fourth album, 1969's rock opera Tommy, included the single " Pinball Wizard" and was a critical and commercial success.
In 1967, they performed at the Monterey Pop Festival and released the US top ten single " I Can See for Miles", while touring extensively. Their first single as the Who, " I Can't Explain", reached the UK top ten, followed by a string of singles including " My Generation", " Substitute" and " Happy Jack". 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 considered one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century, selling over 100 million records worldwide and holding a reputation for their live shows and studio work. Their classic line-up consisted of lead singer Roger Daltrey, guitarist and singer Pete Townshend, bass guitarist John Entwistle, and drummer Keith Moon. The Who are an English rock band that formed in 1964.
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