Our "April of Awesome Eras" continues with our '80s U2 tribute, and a music memorial for the "New Coke."
The Who are considered one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century, selling over 100 million records worldwide. In 1983, Townshend received the Brit Award for Lifetime Achievement and in 1990 he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Who. He and Roger Daltrey received The George and Ira Gershwin Award for Lifetime Musical Achievement at UCLA on 21 May 2016. Happy 75, Pete!
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