Re: The Influential WHO

[p47paul@impop.bellatlantic.net]

The Who were influenced by the Kinks in the early days.  Not the other way around.  Tons of groups have
talked about their influence from the Who, such as: Van Halen, Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, Oasis, Billy
Idol, Prince(Beleive it o not), U2, KISS, and way more.  These are just off the top of my head. I love
Rock and Roll books.  This is how I get this useless information.

Scott Schrade wrote:

> > Would Van Halen in their hayday, more than recent, be considered?
>
> No.
>
> > well, even Def Leppard (don't laugh, I think they're one of the
> > better hair bands that at least put some effort into it)
>
> Want a real good laugh?  I hear the influence of The WHO in Triumph (Canada's Rock & Roll Machine) !
>
> > However, I think the Whos sound is unique so much to themselves that I really
> > have a
> > difficult time choosing a group that even sounded like anything they do, but
> > if pressed
> > against the forehead with  a gun, I'd say the Kinks would be my choice.
>
> The Kinks !  That's a good choice; I forgot about them !  Very WHO-like.
>
> > Oh, and last thing......when i started liking the Who, I always though that
> > the Tubes may
> > have a Who influence. 'Shes A Beauty' sounds like Roger and the Who. Anyone
> > ever think that?
>
> Er.......no.
>
> - SCHRADE in Akron