The Roots of Tommy

The Roots of Tommy: Music That Inspired The Who's Classic Rock Opera, a compilation album that was released with the April 2004 issue of Uncut, is composed of tracks that it is asserted influenced the creation of the 1969 rock opera Tommy by the Who. The album ends with Pete Townshend's demo recording of "Pinball Wizard," which is followed by additional ribald comedy of Max Miller, apparently the inspiration for Uncle Ernie.

The Roots of Tommy

The Roots of Tommy: Music That Inspired The Who's Classic Rock Opera, a compilation album that was released with the April 2004 issue of Uncut, is composed of tracks that it is asserted influenced the creation of the 1969 rock opera Tommy by the Who. The album ends with Pete Townshend's demo recording of "Pinball Wizard," which is followed by additional ribald comedy of Max Miller, apparently the inspiration for Uncle Ernie.