The Who: Maximum R & B [Paperback]

Richard Barnes (Author), Pete Townsend (Introduction)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 26, 2002

Richard Barnes has been a close friend of Pete Townsend’s for 35 years. Against the backdrops of Woodstock, the ill-fated 1979 tour, the 1989 25th anniversary celebrations, and the stage version of Tommy, Barnes tells the story of The Who. Included in this revised and updated pictorial history of one of rock's legendary bands are 450 photographs, press clippings, posters, and album covers, as well as coverage of The Who’s recent tours, individual careers, U.S. and U.K. discographies, and a tribute to John Entwistle.

Product Details

• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: Plexus Publishing; Fourth Edition edition (September 26, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0859653307
• ISBN-13: 978-0859653305
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 10.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,606,557 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best Who book in the whole world., July 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Who: Maximum R&B (Paperback)

This is the book for every Who fan. Thousands of pics, and more information than any other book. Richard Barnes knows the Who extremly well, and although his writing isn't all that great, there is more info than anyone could ever want. The Who Maximum R&B is the greatest Who book ever written.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars R&B forever, March 12, 2002

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This review is from: The Who: Maximum R&B (Paperback)

This book was my introduction to The Who. And it remains my favourite. Because it's so well written, that you can read it ten times over, and still find details. And the pictures and memorabilia are stunning. Written by the man who came up with the name "THE WHO" no less.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Even the most rabid fan will learn something new!, November 5, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Who: Maximum R & B (Paperback)

As a 15-year Who fan, I've often lamented that the end of the creative Who coincided with my interest in the band. I wondered why there weren't at least more albums from their peak creative years. After reading this book, I now understand all the complex group dynamics that both fueled and hindered the band. From this book, we see it all from an eyewitness unencumbered by celebrity. As introspective as Townshend often was (is), he often contradicted historical recollections of the legendary Who. Richard Barnes seems to set the story straight, and despite being a close friend of the band, tells it honestly. Warts on the arse and all. A great read broken up by scores of previously unseen photos and memorabilia.