In the early 1980s, The Who found themselves in a difficult position, facing an uncertain future. The tragic loss of drummer Keith Moon in 1978 had left an irreplaceable gap at the heart of the band. Despite this, they found themselves back in the recording studio, a place they arguably didn’t need to be, as creating another album seemed like an ill-advised move, given the circumstances.
Although they didn’t immediately rush back into making their next move, The Who felt they couldn’t continue waiting forever, as giving up was never an option for the group. Only a day after Moon’s passing, Pete Townshend issued a statement on the band’s future, which read, “We are more determined than ever to carry on, and we want the spirit of the group to which Keith contributed so much to go on, although no human being can ever take his place.”
