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The Who: Q&A Shows If You Are in Tune with Legendary Band

The Who's Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend perform in Florida during the band's "Quadrophenia And More" world tour in 2012. The band performed the album as well as greatest hits.

It's hard to believe it's been 50 years since The Who formed.

Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend will deliver the myriad of hits when the old but still very loud band returns to Tampa.

Let's see how much you know about the legendary band:

1. Before The Who were The Who, who were they? a. The Queen's Men b. The Road Dogs c. The Detours d. The River Rats

2. Who is the oldest original band member? a. Roger Daltrey b. Peter Townshend c. John Entwistle d. Keith Moon

3. In the rock opera "Tommy," how did the deaf, dumb and blind kid become that way? a. Car crash b. He was born that way c. He was traumatized d. He was brainwashed

4. Who initiated The Who's breakup in 1982? a. Roger Daltrey b. Peter Townshend c. Keith Moon d. John Entwistle

5. What was the first Who single to hit the Billboard charts? a. "I Can't Explain" b. "My Genera-tion" c. "Happy Jack" d. "I Can See For Miles"

6. Which single by The Who climbed the highest on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in the U.S.? a. "Won't Get Fooled Again" b. "I Can See For Miles" c. "Baba O'Riley" d. "Eminence Front"

7. The title "Baba O'Riley" is derived from which two people? a. Cleric/Musician b. Grandmother/Uncle c. Teacher/Mentor d. Neighbor/Family friend

8. How did drummer Keith Moon die? a. Car crash b. Cancer c. Plane crash d. Drug overdose

9. What is the name of the main character in the rock opera "Quadrophenia"? a. Jimmy b. Johnny c. Danny d. Harry

10. What was the only Who song to reach No. 1 in the Billboard Top Tracks chart, for most airplay on mainstream rock stations? a. "Eminence Front" b. "Pinball Wizard" c. "You Better You Bet" d. "Magic Bus"

Answers on Page 27

Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, Keith Moon and John Entwistle were talkin' about their g-g-generation in the '60s.

THE WHO With Joan Jett and the Blackhearts When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Where: Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa Tickets: $36.25, $56.25, $86.25, $136.25; www.Ticketmaster.com