With the passage of time, it slowly became apparent that the Who didn’t really break up, or end their association with one another. True, they all pursued solo projects, but each project delivered diminishing returns, at least in regard to public interest.

After a while, it must have become quite obvious to the (ex?) bandmembers that the Who name was a cash cow that could not be ignored. The band’s audience made it plain that they craved to hear the classic tunes, not new solo projects, so Pete, Roger and John would regroup and play live. At first, it was for Live-Aid, a charity that generated lots of money for the cause, and renewed public interest in the band’s unique brand of ‘classic’ rock. In 1989, they mounted a full-on tour of England and the Americas. Despite their dissolution, the Who were still very much a part of pop culture.

Featured songs (all by The Who, unless indicated otherwise) include:

Face the Face – Pete Townshend

A Friend Is a Friend – Pete Townshend

Dig

Rough Boys

English Boy – Pete Townshend

Let’s Get Pretentious – Pete Townshend

Outlive the Dinosaur – Pete Townshend

Now and Then – Pete Townshend

The Kids Are Alright (Bridge School Benefit)