It’s mindblowing that The Who’s “Baba O’Riley,” a rebellious anthem for the ages, never charted. Ultimate Classic Rock agrees, featuring the track in its roundup of “40 Classic Rock Songs Never ...

Minimalism met rock in 1972 when Pete Townshend wrote “Baba O’Riley.” The song’s cyclic, arpeggiating riff was inspired by the work of avant-garde composer Terry Riley and became the driving rhythmic ...

The Who closed out The Song is Over North American Farewell Tour on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025 at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It’s mindblowing that The Who’s “Baba O’Riley,” a rebellious anthem for the ages, never charted. Ultimate Classic Rock agrees, ...