The United Kingdom honors the Who group with a coin
The legendary British band The Who was honored with the launch of a collectible coin alluding to their history, which becomes part of the series “Music Legends”.
In this way he joins the list of great artists who were also honored in the same way., as happened previously with Queen, David Bowie y Elton John.
Created by artist Henry Gray, this authentic collector's item features a Union Jack flag, a characteristic logo of the group, an image of a Rickenbacker guitar like the one used by their leader Pete Townshend and a pinball table reminiscent of his work “Tommy”, Billboard magazine slogan.
The prices of the collectible coins released by the Royal Mint firm range between 13 and the 2315 pounds, in the case of the most expensive piece because it is made of solid gold.
“It's not often that a band spans generations but The Who, with their explosive interpretations, have been a part of Britain's soundtrack for over 50 years”, explained the Royal Mint firm, through a statement.
Formed by Townshend, singer Roger Daltrey, and the late Keith Moon and John Entwistle, on drums and bass, respectively; The Who rose as the third fundamental band of the British wave of the '60, behind The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.
Established as the main soundtrack of the mod movement, the group maintains its activity at almost 60 years of his appearance on the scene.