Who’s Next?

A true rock-n-roll true story in 100 words.

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A true rock-n-roll true story in 100 words.

The Who — Who’s Next (picture may be subject to copyright)

In the second grade, on Friday’s we could bring in an album. Because I was 7, my musical palate was limited — I only liked Elton John.

My teenage half-sister was a bit more refined, musically, and suggested bringing in Who’s Next by The Who.

The following day, when the Gorgon (teacher) asked what album I brought in, I proudly held out Who’s Next.

Angrily, she said: “No. We’re NOT listening to that.”
Confused, I asked: “Why?”
“We won’t play that kind of music.”

Her head may have exploded if I had brought in the other suggestion, Sabbath Bloody Sabbath.