The Who started out in the early 1960’s and worked through several members before setting on Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, Pete Townsend and Keith Moon.
Hitting first in 1965 with Can’t Explain, there was nothing else like The Who. They were the forerunners of power trios and Punk. They, far more than the Rolling Stones, pushed the limits of aggression in rock and roll.
Pete Townsend started the tradition of smashing guitars in a fit of pique; the next night, people were hoping to see more so he obliged. Soon Moon was trashing his drum kits as well.