On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of "Tommy", the Munich tribute band TOMMY WHO! formed in 2019, which brings a concert of The Who 1989 almost one to one on stage. The British cult band had performed their legendary rock opera back then with some guest singers. TOMMY WHO! consists of three members of the Munich formation Prognostic – Martin Stellmacher (piano, keyboards), Arno Baum (bass) and Georg Kleesattel (vocals) –, the two guitarists Chris Hasler (ZEP) and Alexander Kirmayr as well as drummer Tommy Wagner (among others Lustfinger). The group is completed by singer Claudia Cane and singer Michael Schinkel (Eternal Flame).
The Who released "Tommy" on May 23, 1969, with almost all songs composed by guitarist Pete Townshend, who had the idea for the concept album three years earlier. For the content of the story Townshend was also inspired by the teachings of the Indian mystic and guru Meher Baba. The success of the album was followed by a film adaptation of the material in 1975 with Tina Turner and Elton John in guest roles, as well as productions as a musical and ballet.
