The Who's 1979 Concert History

The Who is an English rock band formed in 1964. Their classic line-up consisted of lead singer Roger Daltrey, guitarist and singer Pete Townshend, bass guitarist John Entwistle, and drummer Keith Moon. They are considered one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century, selling over 100 million records worldwide and holding a reputation for their live shows and studio work.

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 28, 1979
The Who / Pretenders
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Eventim Apollo London, England, United Kingdom
Dec 17, 1979
The Who
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Capital Centre Landover, Maryland, United States
Dec 16, 1979
The Who
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Boston Garden Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Dec 15, 1979
The Who
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New Haven Veterans Memorial Coliseum Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States
Show Duplicate for Dec 15, 1979
Dec 13, 1979
The Who

the who

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Capital Centre Landover, Maryland, United States
Dec 11, 1979
The Who
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Wachovia Spectrum Center Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Show Duplicates for Dec 11, 1979
Dec 10, 1979 –
Dec 11, 1979
The Who
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The Spectrum Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Show Duplicate for Dec 10, 1979
Dec 08, 1979
The Who
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International Amphitheatre Chicago, Illinois, United States
Show Duplicate for Dec 08, 1979
Dec 07, 1979
The Who / Blackfoot
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Pontiac Silverdome Pontiac, Michigan, United States
Dec 06, 1979
The Who

Who Are You

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Richfield Coliseum Richfield Township, Ohio, United States
Dec 04, 1979
The Who

1979 World Tour

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Buffalo Memorial Auditorium Buffalo, New York, United States
Show Duplicate for Dec 04, 1979
Dec 03, 1979
The Who
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Riverfront Coliseum Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Dec 02, 1979
The Who
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Mellon Arena Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Show Duplicates for Dec 02, 1979
Nov 30, 1979
The Who
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Masonic Temple Detroit, Michigan, United States
Nov 17, 1979
The Who
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New Bingley Hall, Staffordshire County Showground Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom
Nov 16, 1979
The Who
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New Bingley Hall, Staffordshire County Showground Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom
Nov 11, 1979
The Who
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Conference Centre Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Nov 10, 1979
The Who
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Conference Centre Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Sep 18, 1979
The Who
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Madison Square Garden New York, New York, United States
Show Duplicate for Sep 18, 1979
Sep 17, 1979
The Who
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Madison Square Garden New York, New York, United States

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The Who on Dec 3, 1979 [065-small]

The Who
Dec 3, 1979
 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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The Who on Dec 3, 1979 [066-small]

The Who
Dec 3, 1979
 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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The Who on Dec 3, 1979 [067-small]

The Who
Dec 3, 1979
 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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The Who on Dec 3, 1979 [068-small]

The Who
Dec 3, 1979
 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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The Who on Dec 3, 1979 [069-small]

The Who
Dec 3, 1979
 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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The Who on Dec 3, 1979 [070-small]

The Who
Dec 3, 1979
 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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The Who on Dec 3, 1979 [071-small]

The Who
Dec 3, 1979
 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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The Who on Dec 3, 1979 [072-small]

The Who
Dec 3, 1979
 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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The Who on Dec 3, 1979 [073-small]

The Who
Dec 3, 1979
 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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The Who on Dec 3, 1979 [074-small]

The Who
Dec 3, 1979
 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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The Who on Sep 14, 1979 [544-small]

The Who
Sep 14, 1979
 New York, New York, United States
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The Who on Dec 3, 1979 [367-small]

The Who
Dec 3, 1979
 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
  Uploaded by Walter Winsor

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Pop Rock
Hard Rock
Classic Rock
British
Psychedelic Rock
Blues Rock
R&B
UK
Progressive Rock
Album Oriented Rock (AOR)
Rock And Roll
Mellow Gold
Psychedelic Pop
Art Rock
Garage Rock
Merseybeat
British Invasion
Power Pop
Art Pop
Symphonic Rock
Freakbeat
Rock Opera
Mod
Beat Music
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2024 2 concerts
2023 18 concerts
2022 38 concerts
2021 4 concerts
2020 15 concerts
2019 48 concerts
2018 1 concert
2017 36 concerts
2016 56 concerts
2015 47 concerts
2014 16 concerts
2013 32 concerts
2012 27 concerts
2011 2 concerts
2010 2 concerts
2009 13 concerts
2008 25 concerts
2007 52 concerts
2006 70 concerts
2005 3 concerts
2004 25 concerts
2002 37 concerts
2001 2 concerts
2000 40 concerts
1999 7 concerts
1997 36 concerts
1996 38 concerts
1995 1 concert
1993 1 concert
1991 1 concert
1990 2 concerts
1989 53 concerts
1988 2 concerts
1986 1 concert
1985 1 concert
1983 2 concerts
1982 48 concerts
1981 29 concerts
1980 42 concerts
1979 36 concerts
1978 1 concert
1977 2 concerts
1976 42 concerts
1975 45 concerts
1974 17 concerts
1973 29 concerts
1972 18 concerts
1971 76 concerts
1970 82 concerts
1969 115 concerts
1968 125 concerts
1967 149 concerts
1966 181 concerts
1965 231 concerts
1964 178 concerts
1963 145 concerts
1962 4 concerts
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has The Who had?

The Who has had 2,351 concerts.

What genre is The Who?

The Who is most often considered to be Rock, Pop Rock, Hard Rock, Classic Rock, British, Psychedelic Rock, Blues Rock, R&B, UK, Progressive Rock, Album Oriented Rock (AOR), Rock And Roll, Mellow Gold, Psychedelic Pop, Art Rock, Garage Rock, Merseybeat, British Invasion, Power Pop, Art Pop, Symphonic Rock, Freakbeat, Rock Opera, Mod, Beat Music, and Proto Prog.

When was the last The Who concert?

The last The Who concert was on March 20, 2024 at Royal Albert Hall in London, England, United Kingdom. The bands that performed were: The Who / Squeeze / Eddie Vedder.

What setlist does The Who play live?

The songs that The Who performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the March 20, 2024 concert at Royal Albert Hall in London, England, United Kingdom:

  1. Overture
  2. 1921
  3. Amazing Journey
  4. Sparks
  5. The Acid Queen
  6. Pinball Wizard
  7. We're Not Gonna Take It
  8. Who Are You
  9. The Kids Are Alright
  10. Substitute
  11. My Generation
  12. Cry If You Want
  13. You Better You Bet
  14. Won't Get Fooled Again
  15. Behind Blue Eyes
  16. The Punk and the Godfather
  17. I'm One
  18. 5:15
  19. The Rock
  20. Love, Reign O'er Me
  21. Baba O'Riley

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