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One of the most famous characters in rock music is Tommy. Created by The Who, the titular character Tommy is, famously. a pinball star—but that was not the original intention. In fact, in his earliest ...

In the beginning, there was no pinball wizard. “Tommy” was the fourth studio album released by the British band known as The Who and a colossal step forward when it came to rock music and narrative ...

The Who gave the world many unique rock ‘n’ roll songs. For example, one of the only hit songs about a game is The Who’s “Pinball Wizard.” In his autobiography, Pete Townshend explained how the words ...

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Myth and spectacle combine in The Who’s exhilarating 1969 rock opera, Tommy—including the unforgettable anthems “I’m Free,” “See Me, Feel Me,” “Sensation” and “Pinball Wizard.” After witnessing his ...

Like so many ’60s pop bands, The Who was a singles band. Albums were often an afterthought, and the rest of the songs on the records were nothing more than filler. Radio play drove the sales.

Looks like trouble for Tommy. Well, actually his name's Ryan. And as The Who once sang, he's a pinball wizard. Well, actually he's a pinball repair wizard. But nonetheless, Ryan Kaldari learned a few ...