From Loudersound.
The Who have become the first artist to be recognised on London’s new Music Walk Of Fame.
Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend were on hand to receive the accolade from Primal Scream frontman Bobby Gillespie in the city’s Camden area.
The Walk Of Fame has been designed as a new cultural attraction in London and uses Augmented Reality technology which allows visitors to scan the founding stone where they’ll be “taken on a journey through the culture and history of music, using stones and landmarks as trigger points to learn more.”
The Who say: “We are honoured to be the first band with a stone on the Music Walk Of Fame. Camden has always been vital to London’s thriving music scene and is, as we all know, a world-renowned hub for the arts.
“As Londoners, it’s very surreal to be immortalised in stone on Camden High Street, and it’s quite something to know that people can pop by and see us anytime, albeit virtually!”
Music Walk Of Fame founder Lee Bennett adds: “What a great day for music, fans, the world, London, and Camden. To cap it off by having one of the greatest bands of all time, I’m thrilled to bits.”
Visitors can also get an exclusive preview of The Who’s new track I Don’t Wanna Get Wise by scanning the stone using the Music Walk of Fame app.
The single will go on general release this coming Friday (November 22). It’s been taken from the band’s upcoming album Who, which will launch on December 6.
For more on the Music Walk Of Fame, visit the official website.
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- The Who - The Who Hits 50! - Remastered - Sealed - UK - 2-LP vinyl set - £34.99, $43.74, €40.94 (New Item) (arrived 17-Apr-2024 17:21)on April 18, 2024 at 5:44 am
THE WHO The Who Hits 50! (UK/EU limited edition 21-track double album 2-LP pressed on heavyweight black vinyl, a fabulous compilation of remastered Who classics, including My Generation, Substitute, Pinball Wizard, Won't Get Fooled Again, theepic Baba O'Riley, Who Are You and the bonus track Be Lucky. Gatefold picture sleeve with cool pop-art cover design by Richard Evans, brand new & factory sealed)
- The Who - Live At The Isle Of Wight Festival 1970 - Blue Vinyl - UK - 3-LP vinyl set - £30.00, $37.50, €35.10 (New Item) (arrived 05-Apr-2024 14:18)on April 18, 2024 at 5:44 am
THE WHO Live At The Isle Of Wight Festival 1970 (2012 UK limited edition 29-track triple Audiophile LP pressed on BLUE vinyl, featuring recordings from their live performance at the Isle Of Wight Festival on 29thAugust 1970 when the band were at the top of their game, gatefold picture sleeve with notes on the reverse by Mike Brown. Both sleeve and vinyl are free of wear and in Near Mint condition VV3LP006)
- The Who - Summer Of '79 - EX - UK - tour programme - £15.00, $18.75, €17.55 (New Item) (arrived 28-Mar-2024 08:54)on April 18, 2024 at 5:44 am
THE WHO Summer Of '79 (1979 UK 32-page 12" x 8" tour programme including lots of great live photographs, tour itinerary, testimonials from famous friends and fans, plus a double page advertisement for the 'Kids Are Alright' album. This exampledisplays only light wear and otherwise remains in excellent condition)
- The Who - The Who 1981 - UK - tour programme - £15.00, $18.75, €17.55 (New Item) (arrived 28-Mar-2024 08:55)on April 18, 2024 at 5:44 am
THE WHO The Who 1981 (Official 1981 UK 28-page tour programme featuring a collection of live on stage and candid backstage photographs of the band. The cover displays some minor wear and is otherwise excellent)
- The Who - The Kids Are Alright Tour 1964-1989 - UK - tour programme - £15.00, $18.75, €17.55 (New Item) (arrived 28-Mar-2024 09:55)on April 18, 2024 at 5:44 am
THE WHO The Kids Are Alright Tour 1964-1989 (Official 1989 UK 48-page 10"x 12" tour programme 'Celebrating 25 Years Of The Who', featuring a wide selection of media articles and many photographs spanning their twenty-five year career. The cover shows a light crease whilst the pages still hold their colour and are securely fastened)
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