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Exploring the History of Rock One Band at a Time

The Who: Penniless Popstars

ROCKDOCS Episode #6: The story of The Who is a roller coaster ride of highs and lows. In 1965 they finally had chart success but pressures of the road and pill dependence almost shattered the band. This is Part 5 of The Who-Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts. Read More

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The Who: Snakes & Ladders

ROCKDOCS Episode #5: In the summer of 1964 everything changed for The Who with a chance appearance of Kit Lambert at the Railway Hotel. He and Chris Stamp would have an indelible impact on the Who, so much so they became known as the 5th & 6th members of the band. Read More

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The Who: 1964

ROCKDOCS Episode #4: The Who became whole in 1964 with the arrival of Keith Moon. They shed their cover band cocoon and emerged as a powerful R&B flavoured live wrecking crew. Read More

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The Who: Making the Scene

ROCKDOCS Episode #3: Pete Townshend finally gets his audition with The Detours. For the next 2 years they hone their skills and sound on the burgeoning London club scene with the Beatles, Stones, Yardbirds & others. This is Part 2 of The Who-Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts. Read More

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The Who: Cradle to Stage

ROCKDOCS Episode #2: The childhoods of Roger, John and Pete of The Who impacted their musical interests and help set the creative foundation of this live musical wrecking crew. This is Part 1 in the story of The Who - Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts. Read More

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Setting the Stage

ROCKDOCS Episode #1: Setting the Stage looks at how WWII and growing up in post war London fuelled the talent and creativity explosion of the 60’s, giving us The Beatles, The Stones, The Kinks and THE WHO. Read More

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