The Who - My Generation (The Banned and Broken Rock Classic)

Before it became a classic rock staple...before it showed up in commercials and movie soundtracks…“My Generation” by The Who was a full-blown act of rebellion.

In this episode of Don’t Play That Song, we dive into the story behind one of the most explosive singles of the 1960s, and why some radio stations refused to play it. With its defiant attitude, feedback-drenched sound, and that now-iconic stutter, the song didn’t just raise eyebrows. It raised questions.

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Sources For This Episode:

https://www.radiox.co.uk/artists/the-who/pete-townshend-my-generation-not-queen-mother/

https://www.thewho.com/music/my-generation-3/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/articles/46f837da-9ffa-494d-94e7-c7ffb0781bea

https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/roger-daltrey-stutter-the-who-song-my-generation/

https://www.guitarworld.com/features/bewildering-technique-that-went-way-beyond-any-standard-root5th-ideas-listen-to-john-entwistles-isolated-bass-on-my-generation

https://www.thisdayinmusic.com/liner-notes/the-who-my-generation/

https://americansongwriter.com/3-classic-rock-hits-that-were-praised-or-banned-for-featuring-stuttering/

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/nov/17/shel-talmy-obituary