Music Gear News
At Gear4Music.com we update our news channel daily to ensure you always get the latest and most important music news.
Super Bowl half-time honour for The Who
Posted on 27th Nov 2009 11:42 to category Band / Celebrity News
Veteran rock band The Who have been selected to play at the Super Bowl half-time show.
The band will be seen by a televised audience of more than 150 million viewers in the US, with their performance at the sporting showpiece on February 7th 2010 also set to be broadcast in more than 230 other countries.
Although only two members of The Who's classic line-up, electric guitar player Pete Townshend and vocalist Roger Daltrey, are still alive, they are still regarded as one of the world's best live acts.
They are also one of the most influential acts in rock history, something which has been recognised by Gibson, which has named an acoustic guitar after Townshend.
Despite that, Townshend is probably better known for using a Rickenbacker guitar or Fender Telecaster, particularly during his infamous instrument-smashing days.
Playing at the Super Bowl half-time show is regarded as a real honour in the US and The Who follow in the footsteps of U2, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones and Bruce Springsteen in playing at the event, which will take place in Miami.
Related Music News ▼
Nile Rodgers is enjoying working with the electronic duo so much that new music could be on its way very soon. MORE »
Stephen King could have written lyrics for Aerosmith if the band's producer had his way. MORE »
The Black Keys offer up support for superstar Lana Del Rey. MORE »
The fashion designer comes under a storm of criticism for his offensive remarks. MORE »
A new museum dedicated Johnny Cash it to be opened celebrating his life. MORE »
The Kaiser Chiefs want to see a new Oasis bring back guitar music. MORE »
Recent Music News ▼
A teacher is over the moon because he will be drumming at the London 2012 Olympic Games. MORE »
David Garrett to play Niccolo Paganini in a film MORE »
Feeder have blasted claims that guitar music is on its way out. MORE »
Paul McCartney finally gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. MORE »
Lady Gaga has launched her own social media platform. MORE »
The cello is becoming increasingly popular with youngsters. MORE »
News by Category:
News by Date:
- February 2012
- January 2012
- December 2011
- November 2011
- October 2011
- September 2011
- August 2011
- July 2011
- June 2011
- May 2011
- April 2011
- March 2011
- February 2011
- January 2011
- December 2010
- November 2010
- October 2010
- September 2010
- August 2010
- July 2010
- June 2010
- May 2010
- April 2010
- March 2010
- February 2010
Related Products
10198 products currently online
From 346 manufacturers
Gear4music.com is a trading name of Red Submarine Limited.
UK company number 3113256. © 1999 - 2012