The band's origins can be traced back to 1961, when Townshend and Entwistle met at a local art college. The two quickly bonded over their shared love of music, and they began playing together in a band called the Confederates. In 1962, the Confederates were joined by Daltrey, who had been a roadie for the band. The following year, the Confederates changed their name to the Who.
In 1964, the Who signed a record deal with Brunswick Records. The band's debut album, "My Generation", was released later that year. The album was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to establish the Who as one of the most popular rock bands in the world.
Over the next few years, the Who released a string of successful albums, including "A Quick One (While He's Away)" (1966), "The Who Sell Out" (1967), "Tommy" (1969), and "Who's Next" (1971). These albums helped to cement the Who's reputation as one of the most influential rock bands of all time.
The Who continued to record and tour throughout the 1970s and 1980s. However, the band's career was marred by tragedy in 1978 when Keith Moon died of a drug overdose. The Who continued to tour and record with a variety of drummers, but they never regained the same level of success that they had enjoyed in the 1960s and 1970s.
The Who disbanded in 1982. However, the band has reunited for several one-off concerts and tours over the years. In 2019, the Who celebrated the 50th anniversary of their first album with a tour of the United States and Europe.