This Day in Rock History: January 15 | The Who's First Hit

This Day in Rock History: January 15 | The Who's First Hit The Who released their first single 56 years ago today. Feel old yet? More rock history at 971theriver.com

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This Day in Rock History: January 15 | The Who's First Hit

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Rock author Daniel Bukszpan talks about his new book celebrating 50 years of Rush's 2112

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