British rockers The Who stormed on to the musical stage some 60 years ago and to mark the occasion the Royal Mail is issuing a special set of stamps.
The 12 stamp set includes some of the more iconic album covers and group shots of the band. The album cover stamps include “My Generation”, “Tommy”, “Who’s Next”, “Quadrophenia”, “Who Are You”, “Face Dances”, “Endless Wire”, and “WHO”.
Roger Daltrey noted, “the artwork on the album sleeves was almost as important to the success of the record as the music. It’s great to be reminded of them.”
Pete Townshend added, “stamp! Stamp! Stamp! It’s what I’ve done on stage all my life, sometimes in the air. At last my stamping, and that of my buddy Roger, has been honoured properly, and will help letters, parcels, and birthday cards travel through time and space, just as we have.”
Director of external affairs and policy for the Royal Mail David Gold said, “with their truly original sound and effortless ability to mix musical styles, The Who are rock royalty. These stamps celebrate one of the UK’s much loved and revered musical bands who have achieved global popularity for six decades.
The new The Who special edition stamps will be available for purchase at the Royal Mail website beginning October 17.
Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle, and Keith Moon became The Who in 1964; but had been together previously as The Detours and The High Numbers.