Royal Mail stamps commemorate the band’s 60th anniversary

A special series of stamps is being issued to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the rock band The Who.

Royal Mail has revealed 12 stamps featuring some of The Who’s popular album covers and photos from their live performances.

Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle and Keith Moon formed the band in London in 1964.

Within five years, they went from club performances to starring at the Woodstock festival in the USA and became the biggest box office attraction in the world.

The stamp collection includes: 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.

Daltrey said: “The album cover was almost as important to the success of the record as the music.

“It’s great to remember them.”

Townshend said: “Stamp! Stamp! Stamp! This is what I’ve done all my life on stage, sometimes in the air.

“Finally, my stamp has been properly honored and will help the letters travel through time and space just like we do.”

Royal Mail’s David Gold said: ‘With a truly original sound and an ability to effortlessly blend musical styles, The Who are the kings of rock.

“These stamps celebrate one of the UK’s much-loved and respected musical bands who have enjoyed a global following over six decades.”