THE WHO

THE WHO - First Studio Album In 25 Years To Street On October 31



Universal Republic Records will release new music from the legendary rock band THE WHO, it was announced today by Mel Lewinter, Chairman and CEO of the Universal Motown Records Group, and Monte Lipman, President of Universal Republic Records. The historic signing with Universal Republic will include the first studio album by the band in 25 years, Endless Wire, scheduled to hit stores October 31st, 2006.

The multi-talented guitarist Pete Townshend, who along with vocalist Roger Daltrey has been the long-standing dynamic force behind The Who (drummer Keith Moon died in 1978 and bassist John Entwistle died in 2002) indicates that the new material is definitely on par with what The Who fans have come to expect from the legendary band.

The formidable duo also recently described themselves as "fit and ready to rock," as they announced their first world tour in almost 20 years. The Who will embark on a whirlwind trek that will find them hitting the US in September, kicking off in Philadelphia on September 12th, with more shows to follow in US and Canada in October and November, as well as South America, East Asia, Europe and Australia in 2007. The band's touring lineup is also to include Zak Starkey, Ringo Starr's son on drums, and Simon Townshend, Pete Townshend's brother on guitar, Pino Palladino on bass guitar, John Bundrick on keyboards.