The Who’s Pete Townshend became a follower of a famous religious leader. Subsequently, the leader inspired one of the most famous classic rock songs of the early 1970s: The Who’s “Baba O’Riley.” In ...

They didn’t call him “Thunderfingers” for no reason. John Entwistle was one of the most underrated members of the famed hard rock outfit The Who. Which is surprising, considering he was the only ...

There's something about that opening riff in "Baba O'Riley." It practically shimmers with an infectious energy that has made countless stadium crowds scream with joy. That riff, as it turns out, was ...

It's mindblowing that The Who's "Baba O'Riley," a rebellious anthem for the ages, never charted. Ultimate Classic Rock agrees, featuring the track in its roundup of "40 Classic Rock Songs Never ...

During an interview with MTV News, producer Julian Bunetta discussed the similarity between “Best Song Ever” and “Baba O’Riley.” “Well I mean it starts with a synth and ‘Baba O’Riley’ starts with a ...

If Pete Townshend of the Who had his way, the album that bore the band's classic anthem 'Baba O' Riley' (often mistakenly referred to as 'Teenage Wasteland' based on the song's famous chorus) would ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Who members John Entwistle, Keith Moon, Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey in Surrey, United Kingdom, circa 1971.Michael ...

Angry fans of One Direction have struck again, and this time the victim is The Who. Pete Townshend issued a statement Friday to put an end to rumors that The Who were seeking legal action against the ...

The Who singer Roger Daltrey said the band's classic “Baba O’Riley” carried a stark warning to modern kids who spend too much time on social media. The song was released as a single in 1971 and ...

Last night, Roger Daltrey closed out his tenure as the musical curator of the annual Teenage Cancer Trust events at London’s Royal Albert Hall from March 18 through 24. Daltrey’s ovation to the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Josh Weiss is a writer covering the nexus of pop culture and Judaism. This article is more than 7 years old. Out here in the ...