Album: The Ultimate Collection by The Who (2002)
Genre: Classic Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Enlightened
Format: Compilation

Description: The Ultimate Collection is a 2002 two-disc greatest hits set by The Who with both singles and top hits from albums, all of which have been remastered. The compilation was released by Polydor Records internationally and on MCA Records in the US. The first 150,000 copies added a third disk with rare tracks and music videos. The album debuted on the Billboard 200 album chart on 29 June 2002, at #31 and hit #17 on the British charts. It was certified gold by the RIAA on 15 July 2002 and platinum on 13 March 2008

Artist Background: The Who are an English rock band formed in 1964 by Roger Daltrey (lead vocals, harmonica and guitar), Pete Townshend (guitar, keyboards and vocals), John Entwistle (bass guitar, brass and vocals) and Keith Moon (drums and percussion). They became known for energetic live performances which often included instrument destruction. The Who have sold about 100 million records, and have charted 27 top forty singles in the United Kingdom and United States, as well as 17 top ten albums, with 18 Gold,... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Classic Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Pete Townshend, The High Numbers, The Kinks, Roger Daltrey

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Classic Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Classic Rock, Rock/Pop, Enlightened, 2000s, Compilation


The Ultimate Collection is a 2002 two-disc greatest hits set by The Who with both singles and top hits from albums, all of which have been remastered. The compilation was released by Polydor Records internationally and on MCA Records in the US. The first 150,000 copies added a third disk with rare tracks and music videos. The album debuted on the Billboard 200 album chart on 29 June 2002, at #31 and hit #17 on the British charts. It was certified gold by the RIAA on 15 July 2002 and platinum on 13 March 2008

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