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*Who's Next* originated from a fully completed multi-media rock opera called *Lifehouse*.
Answer: False
The album *Who's Next* developed from the *Lifehouse* project, which was conceived as a multi-media rock opera but was ultimately aborted and not fully completed.
Pete Townshend conceived the *Lifehouse* project, envisioning it as a futuristic rock opera.
Answer: True
Pete Townshend, the guitarist for The Who, conceived the *Lifehouse* project, which was envisioned as a futuristic rock opera.
The *Lifehouse* project was cancelled primarily due to its simplicity and positive reception from the band's manager.
Answer: False
The *Lifehouse* project was cancelled due to its inherent complexity and conflicts that arose with the band's manager, Kit Lambert.
The difficulties encountered during the *Lifehouse* project led to Pete Townshend experiencing a significant nervous breakdown.
Answer: True
The difficulties encountered with the *Lifehouse* project caused considerable stress within The Who, with Pete Townshend reportedly nearing a nervous breakdown.
Glyn Johns advised The Who against releasing a single-disc studio album, encouraging them to pursue the full *Lifehouse* concept.
Answer: False
Glyn Johns played a crucial role by persuading The Who to release a single-disc studio album, expressing confidence in the quality of the songs, and was granted considerable creative freedom in assembling the final tracklist.
The band's concerts at the Young Vic theatre were successful in collaboratively developing the *Lifehouse* project with the audience.
Answer: False
The band's concerts at the Young Vic were intended to collaboratively develop the fictional elements of *Lifehouse* with the audience; however, the project proved too difficult to manage and caused internal stress within the band.
The *Lifehouse* project aimed to generate a "universal chord" by feeding audience data into a digital synthesizer.
Answer: False
The *Lifehouse* project initially conceptualized feeding personal data from audience members into an analog synthesizer to generate a "universal chord," which was planned as the concluding element for the proposed film.
The *Lifehouse* project's themes were explored by Pete Townshend in later works, including *The Lifehouse Chronicles*.
Answer: True
The ambitious *Lifehouse* project, conceived as a rock opera, served as the source for many songs on *Who's Next*, and Pete Townshend continued to explore its themes in later works, including *The Lifehouse Chronicles*.
The *Lifehouse* project was intended to be a simple collection of songs without a narrative structure.
Answer: False
The *Lifehouse* project was conceived as a complex, futuristic rock opera with a narrative structure, not a simple collection of songs.
From which aborted project did the album *Who's Next* primarily develop?
Answer: *Lifehouse*
The album *Who's Next* primarily developed from the aborted *Lifehouse* project.
Who conceived the ambitious *Lifehouse* project, which served as the basis for *Who's Next*?
Answer: Pete Townshend
Pete Townshend, the guitarist for The Who, conceived the ambitious *Lifehouse* project, which served as the basis for *Who's Next*.
What were the main reasons cited for the cancellation of the *Lifehouse* project?
Answer: Its complexity and conflicts with the band's manager, Kit Lambert.
The *Lifehouse* project was cancelled due to its inherent complexity and conflicts that arose with the band's manager, Kit Lambert.
What was the nature of the *Lifehouse* project conceived by Pete Townshend?
Answer: A futuristic rock opera.
The *Lifehouse* project was conceived by Pete Townshend as a futuristic rock opera.
How did the band's extensive touring for *Tommy* influence the creation of *Who's Next*?
Answer: It inspired Pete Townshend to develop the *Lifehouse* project for new material.
Following extensive touring for *Tommy*, Pete Townshend recognized the need for new material, which spurred the development of the *Lifehouse* project and ultimately led to the songs featured on *Who's Next*.
What was the audience reaction to the *Lifehouse* project during the Young Vic concerts?
Answer: Primarily interested in hearing established hits and witnessing guitar smashing.
Audiences attending the Young Vic concerts for the *Lifehouse* project reportedly showed more interest in hearing established hits like "My Generation" and witnessing guitar smashing, rather than actively participating in the development of new material.
What role did Kit Lambert play concerning the *Lifehouse* project and the *Who's Next* album?
Answer: He managed the *Lifehouse* project and had conflicts regarding it, also serving as executive producer for some tracks.
Kit Lambert, as the band's manager, had conflicts regarding the *Lifehouse* project and is credited with executive production for tracks 10, 11, and 16 on *Who's Next*.
Recording sessions for *Who's Next* took place exclusively at Olympic Studios in London.
Answer: False
The recording sessions for *Who's Next* took place at Olympic Studios in London, England, and at Stargroves in East Woodhay, England, utilizing the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio.
Glyn Johns was credited solely as the engineer for *Who's Next*.
Answer: False
Glyn Johns served as the associate producer and was responsible for the recording and mixing of most of the album's tracks.
Synthesizers played a minimal role on *Who's Next*, appearing only on the track "Baba O'Riley."
Answer: False
Synthesizers were a key technological element used prominently on *Who's Next*, notably on tracks such as "Baba O'Riley" and "Won't Get Fooled Again," contributing significantly to the album's innovative sound.
An ARP synthesizer was used on *Who's Next*, contributing to the sound of tracks like "Baba O'Riley."
Answer: True
An ARP synthesizer was used during the recording sessions for *Who's Next*, notably contributing to the distinctive sounds on tracks like "Baba O'Riley" and "Won't Get Fooled Again."
The master tapes for *Who's Next* are confirmed to be safely stored in the archives of Virgin Records.
Answer: False
The master tapes from the Olympic Studios sessions for *Who's Next* are believed to be lost, potentially due to Virgin Records discarding old recordings after acquiring the studio in the 1980s.
Pete Townshend primarily used his Gretsch 6120 guitar throughout the recording sessions for *Who's Next*.
Answer: True
Pete Townshend's Gretsch 6120 guitar, a gift from Joe Walsh in early 1971, became his primary electric instrument throughout the recording sessions for *Who's Next*.
The initial recording sessions for "Won't Get Fooled Again" took place at Mick Jagger's residence, Stargroves.
Answer: True
The initial recording of the backing track for "Won't Get Fooled Again" took place at Stargroves, Mick Jagger's residence, using the Rolling Stones Mobile studio, prior to the band's relocation to Olympic Studios.
Which studios were used during the production of *Who's Next*?
Answer: Olympic Studios and Stargroves
The recording sessions for *Who's Next* took place at Olympic Studios in London, England, and at Stargroves in East Woodhay, England, utilizing the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio.
Who served as the associate producer and engineer for most of the tracks on *Who's Next*?
Answer: Glyn Johns
Glyn Johns served as the associate producer and was responsible for the recording and mixing of most of the album's tracks.
What significant technological element was prominently featured on *Who's Next*, particularly in songs like "Baba O'Riley"?
Answer: ARP Synthesizer
An ARP synthesizer was used during the recording sessions for *Who's Next*, notably contributing to the distinctive sounds on tracks like "Baba O'Riley" and "Won't Get Fooled Again."
What was the context for recording the backing track for "Won't Get Fooled Again"?
Answer: Recorded at Stargroves, Mick Jagger's residence.
The initial recording of the backing track for "Won't Get Fooled Again" took place at Stargroves, Mick Jagger's residence, using the Rolling Stones Mobile studio, prior to the band's relocation to Olympic Studios.
What did the source suggest might be the reason for the loss of the master tapes from the Olympic Studios sessions?
Answer: Virgin Records might have discarded them after acquiring the studio.
The master tapes from the Olympic Studios sessions for *Who's Next* are believed to be lost, potentially due to Virgin Records discarding old recordings after acquiring the studio in the 1980s.
All nine songs featured on the album *Who's Next* were originally part of the *Lifehouse* project.
Answer: False
Eight of the nine songs featured on *Who's Next* originated from the *Lifehouse* project, though they were released without the original connecting story elements.
The song "My Wife," included on *Who's Next*, was written by guitarist Pete Townshend.
Answer: False
The song "My Wife," which appears on *Who's Next*, was written by bassist John Entwistle and was the only track not derived from the *Lifehouse* project.
The song "Baba O'Riley" is commonly known by the informal title "Teenage Wasteland."
Answer: True
The song "Baba O'Riley" is often informally referred to as "Teenage Wasteland," derived from a line within the song's lyrics.
Keith Moon played drums throughout the entirety of the song "Behind Blue Eyes."
Answer: False
Keith Moon's drumming is notably absent from the first half of the song "Behind Blue Eyes," a fact highlighted by biographer Dave Marsh as an unusually long period of stillness for the drummer.
The song "Won't Get Fooled Again" critiques the concept of revolutions, suggesting they are ultimately beneficial.
Answer: False
The song "Won't Get Fooled Again" offers a critique of revolutions, with Pete Townshend explaining the sentiment that revolutions ultimately result in harm to many people.
The song "My Wife" on *Who's Next* was written by drummer Keith Moon.
Answer: False
The song "My Wife," featured on the album, was written by bassist John Entwistle.
Dave Arbus performed the violin solo on the track "Won't Get Fooled Again."
Answer: False
Dave Arbus played the violin on "Baba O'Riley" at the invitation of Keith Moon.
The title "Baba O'Riley" is a tribute to both Pete Townshend's spiritual mentor and minimalist composer Terry Riley.
Answer: True
The title "Baba O'Riley" is a tribute to Pete Townshend's spiritual mentor, Meher Baba, and the influential minimalist composer Terry Riley.
The song "Pure and Easy" was included as a bonus track on the original 1971 release of *Who's Next*.
Answer: False
The 1995 reissue of *Who's Next* featured several bonus tracks, including "Pure And Easy," but it was not included on the original 1971 release.
How many songs featured on *Who's Next* originated from the *Lifehouse* project?
Answer: Eight songs
Eight of the nine songs featured on *Who's Next* originated from the *Lifehouse* project.
Which song on *Who's Next* was NOT derived from the *Lifehouse* project, and who wrote it?
Answer: "My Wife," written by John Entwistle
The song "My Wife," which appears on *Who's Next*, was written by bassist John Entwistle and was the only track not derived from the *Lifehouse* project.
What is the informal title often associated with the song "Baba O'Riley"?
Answer: "Teenage Wasteland"
The song "Baba O'Riley" is often informally referred to as "Teenage Wasteland," derived from a line within the song's lyrics.
What song served as the lead single from the album *Who's Next*?
Answer: "Won't Get Fooled Again"
The lead single from *Who's Next* was "Won't Get Fooled Again."
What was unusual about Keith Moon's drumming on the song "Behind Blue Eyes"?
Answer: His drumming was absent for the first half of the track.
Keith Moon's drumming is notably absent from the first half of the song "Behind Blue Eyes," a fact highlighted by biographer Dave Marsh as an unusually long period of stillness for the drummer.
What is the lyrical theme of the song "Won't Get Fooled Again"?
Answer: A critique of revolutions and their outcomes.
The song "Won't Get Fooled Again" offers a critique of revolutions, with Pete Townshend explaining the sentiment that revolutions ultimately result in harm to many people.
What bonus tracks were included in the 1995 reissue of *Who's Next*?
Answer: "Pure And Easy," "Baby Don't You Do It," and others.
The 1995 reissue of *Who's Next* featured several bonus tracks, including "Pure And Easy," "Baby Don't You Do It," "Naked Eye (Live)," "Water (Live)," "Too Much of Anything," "I Don't Even Know Myself," and "Behind Blue Eyes."
Who played the violin part on the song "Baba O'Riley"?
Answer: Dave Arbus
Dave Arbus played the violin on "Baba O'Riley" at the invitation of Keith Moon.
What did Pete Townshend explain as the sentiment behind "Won't Get Fooled Again"?
Answer: A reflection on the destructive nature of revolutions.
The song "Won't Get Fooled Again" offers a critique of revolutions, with Pete Townshend explaining the sentiment that revolutions ultimately result in harm to many people.
*Who's Next* is primarily classified under the genres of folk rock and progressive rock.
Answer: False
The album *Who's Next* is primarily categorized under the genres of hard rock and arena rock.
*Who's Next* reached the number one position on the UK album charts, marking a significant achievement for The Who.
Answer: True
*Who's Next* achieved the distinction of becoming the only album by The Who to reach the number one position on the UK album charts.
The album *Who's Next* peaked at number 10 on the US Billboard 200 chart.
Answer: False
*Who's Next* reached the number 4 position on the US Billboard 200 chart.
Music critics universally panned *Who's Next* upon its initial release, citing its experimental nature.
Answer: False
Upon its release, *Who's Next* garnered immediate critical acclaim and commercial success, and it has since been widely recognized by critics as The Who's finest album and a significant work in music history.
*Rolling Stone* magazine has consistently ranked *Who's Next* highly on its "500 Greatest Albums of All Time" list.
Answer: True
*Who's Next* has been consistently recognized by *Rolling Stone*, appearing on their "500 Greatest Albums of All Time" list multiple times, including rankings of 28th (2003), 28th (2012), and 77th (2020).
*Who's Next* was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in the year 2000.
Answer: False
The album *Who's Next* was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2007, acknowledging its enduring historical and qualitative significance.
*Who's Next* was ranked as the best album of the year in the Pazz & Jop poll for 1970.
Answer: False
At the close of 1971, *Who's Next* was recognized as the best album of the year in the Pazz & Jop poll, an annual survey of American critics published by *The Village Voice*.
Colin Larkin's *The Encyclopedia of Popular Music* praised *Who's Next* for its simplistic production and lack of dynamic range.
Answer: False
Colin Larkin's entry in *The Encyclopedia of Popular Music* highlighted *Who's Next* for elevating the standards of hard rock and noted the band's skillful use of dynamics, contrasting their powerful instrumentation with acoustic guitars and synthesizer obbligatos.
VH1 recognized the *Who's Next* album cover as one of the greatest album covers of all time in 2003.
Answer: True
In 2003, VH1 acknowledged the *Who's Next* album cover as one of the greatest album covers of all time, celebrating its iconic visual presentation.
What did Robert Christgau describe *Who's Next* as in his review for *The Village Voice*?
Answer: False
Robert Christgau described *Who's Next* in *The Village Voice* as "the best hard rock album in years," noting the band's achievement of a studio sound with the same immediacy as their live performances.
*Who's Next* has achieved 3x Platinum certification from the RIAA in the United States.
Answer: True
In the United States, *Who's Next* has been certified 3x Platinum by the RIAA, indicating sales exceeding three million units.
The *Classic Albums* BBC documentary series dedicated an episode to *Who's Next*, first broadcast on television in 1989.
Answer: False
The *Classic Albums* BBC documentary series dedicated an episode to *Who's Next*, which was initially broadcast on radio in 1989, then on television in 1998, and later released on DVD in 2006.
The BPI certification for the 1993 reissue of *Who's Next* in the UK is Gold.
Answer: False
The album *Who's Next* has achieved Platinum certification from the BPI in the United Kingdom, representing sales of 300,000 units, specifically for its 1993 reissue.
What are the primary musical genres associated with the album *Who's Next*?
Answer: Hard Rock and Arena Rock
The album *Who's Next* is primarily categorized under the genres of hard rock and arena rock.
What was the peak position of *Who's Next* on the US Billboard 200 chart?
Answer: Number 4
*Who's Next* reached the number 4 position on the US Billboard 200 chart.
How was *Who's Next* generally received by music critics upon its release?
Answer: With immediate critical acclaim and commercial success.
Upon its release, *Who's Next* garnered immediate critical acclaim and commercial success, and it has since been widely recognized by critics as The Who's finest album and a significant work in music history.
What recognition did *Who's Next* receive from *Rolling Stone* magazine?
Answer: It has appeared multiple times on their "500 Greatest Albums of All Time" list.
*Who's Next* has been consistently recognized by *Rolling Stone*, appearing on their "500 Greatest Albums of All Time" list multiple times.
In what year was the album *Who's Next* inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame?
Answer: 2007
The album *Who's Next* was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2007.
What did *The Village Voice* cite as a key characteristic of *Who's Next*'s success?
Answer: Its studio sound possessing the immediacy of live performances.
*The Village Voice* praised *Who's Next* for its "resonant immediacy in the studio," contributing to its critical success and recognition as a landmark hard rock album.
What is the RIAA certification for *Who's Next* in the United States?
Answer: 3x Platinum
In the United States, *Who's Next* has been certified 3x Platinum by the RIAA, indicating sales exceeding three million units.
What was the outcome of the Pazz & Jop poll for *Who's Next* at the end of 1971?
Answer: It was recognized as the best album of the year.
At the close of 1971, *Who's Next* was recognized as the best album of the year in the Pazz & Jop poll, an annual survey of American critics published by *The Village Voice*.
What did Colin Larkin's *The Encyclopedia of Popular Music* highlight regarding *Who's Next*?
Answer: Its elevation of hard rock standards and skillful use of dynamics.
Colin Larkin's entry in *The Encyclopedia of Popular Music* highlighted *Who's Next* for elevating the standards of hard rock and noted the band's skillful use of dynamics, contrasting their powerful instrumentation with acoustic guitars and synthesizer obbligatos.
*Who's Next* is the fourth studio album released by The Who.
Answer: False
The fifth studio album by The Who is titled *Who's Next*.
The album *Who's Next* was released simultaneously in the United Kingdom and the United States on August 2, 1971.
Answer: True
*Who's Next* was released on August 2, 1971, by Track Records in the United Kingdom and by Decca Records in the United States.
The album *Who's Next* has a total running time of approximately 43 minutes and 39 seconds.
Answer: True
The album *Who's Next* has a total running time of 43 minutes and 39 seconds.
The album cover photograph for *Who's Next* was inspired by the film *2001: A Space Odyssey*.
Answer: True
The album cover photograph, captured by Ethan Russell, drew inspiration from the monolith featured in Stanley Kubrick's 1968 film, *2001: A Space Odyssey*.
During the album cover shoot, all four members of The Who urinated against the concrete piling.
Answer: False
Photographer Ethan Russell clarified that only Pete Townshend actually urinated against the piling; rainwater was used from a film canister to create the visual effect for the photograph.
Besides guitar, Pete Townshend also played synthesizers, organ, and piano on *Who's Next*.
Answer: True
Pete Townshend contributed to *Who's Next* by playing VCS 3 synthesizer, Lowrey organ, ARP synthesizer, and piano on various tracks.
The title *Who's Next* signifies the band's intention to follow in the footsteps of the band Yes.
Answer: False
The title *Who's Next* reflects the band's progression and their position as the subsequent major musical act following the success of their previous album, *Tommy*.
The album *Who's Next* has a total duration of 20 minutes and 46 seconds for Side One.
Answer: False
Side One of the *Who's Next* album has a total duration of 22 minutes and 47 seconds, while Side Two has a duration of 20 minutes and 46 seconds.
The band took an eight-month break from touring after concluding their US tour in December 1971.
Answer: True
Following the conclusion of their US tour in December 1971, The Who took an eight-month hiatus from touring, marking the longest break in their career up to that point.
What is the title of The Who's fifth studio album, which originated from the *Lifehouse* project?
Answer: *Who's Next*
The fifth studio album by The Who, *Who's Next*, originated from the *Lifehouse* project.
According to photographer Ethan Russell, who actually urinated against the piling for the *Who's Next* album cover shoot?
Answer: Pete Townshend
Photographer Ethan Russell clarified that only Pete Townshend actually urinated against the piling; rainwater was used from a film canister to create the visual effect for the photograph.
Besides guitar, what other instruments did Pete Townshend play on *Who's Next* according to the source?
Answer: Synthesizers, organ, and piano
Pete Townshend contributed to *Who's Next* by playing VCS 3 synthesizer, Lowrey organ, ARP synthesizer, and piano on various tracks.
What does the title *Who's Next* signify, according to the provided information?
Answer: It reflects their position as the subsequent major musical act after *Tommy*.
The title *Who's Next* reflects the band's progression and their position as the subsequent major musical act following the success of their previous album, *Tommy*.
What is the MusicBrainz release group identifier for the album *Who's Next*?
Answer: 9584e28b-66a7-3846-8d52-b3008a283539
The MusicBrainz release group identifier for *Who's Next* is 9584e28b-66a7-3846-8d52-b3008a283539.