New Royal Mail stamps celebrate 60 years of The Who

A special set of stamps is being issued to mark the 60th anniversary of veteran rock band The Who.

The album covers are My Generation from 1965; Tommy from 1969; Who’s Next from 1971; Quadrophenia from 1973; Who Are You from 1978; Face Dances from 1981; Endless Wire from 2006; and Who from 2019.

Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle and Keith Moon formed The Who in 1964.

Daltrey said: “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.”

David Gold, Royal Mail’s director of external affairs and policy, 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.”