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[CRAZY-HORSE]

Thanks Crazy-Horse, now I have a better understanding of the Who.
I do think the Beatles and Stones were more marketable around the
world with their music also the other awesome groups from UK.

i agree with you suzy7....

bands like Small Faces,Kinks,Who,Traffic were totally absorbed in 'english culture',thus were less well recieved in places like the US,however they were hugely popular in countries like Canada and here in Australia, probably due to the large English populations(being part of the 'British Commonwealth')...
you'll find the same thing nowadays with groups/artists who are uniquely english like Paul Weller,The Jam,Clash,Sex Pistols,Blur,Oasis,Billy Bragg,Madness,Ian Dury,Specials,The Beat etc etc.... who have an "english" sound,outlook in their songs...they would not be popular in the US for extended periods...the same thing goes for "uniquely" US artists...the so-called "americana" groups like Band Of Horses,Gaslight Anthem,My Morning Jacket,Alabama Shakes, etc etc.... and most country artists also...very few are actually popular outside the US,
you'll find ALL countries have artists who are equally as good as major worldwide acts but dont get the international recognition they deserve, its pure logistics,circumstance and location...we have had numerous artists here who are as good as any anywhere but they fit into the above catagory....take Split Enz,Neil and Tim Finn, Midnight Oil,Goanna Band,James Bludell,Slim Dusty etc etc....

hey,
and thanks for starting an interesting thread on the merit of The Who
,its opened up some great comments from members!