{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/651ed092130f340011777222/6a2b12c939117de4d4f788be?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Justin Harris – “Emulating The Who in front of The Who was a wow moment for me”","description":"<p>Justin Harris, guitarist in tribute band Maximum Who, talks about:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>The progression from a covers band to a Who tribute band – and how daunting the prospect was</li><li>Deciding to match The Who’s stage clothes and equipment, including recreating Keith Moon’s famous ‘Pictures of Lily’ drum kit</li><li>How the characteristics of each member of Maximum Who line up with their counterparts</li><li>Playing with his other band, The Hiwatts, at Roger Daltrey’s son’s wedding and 50th birthday – including an impromptu guest spot from Zak Starkey on drums</li><li>Being a last-minute replacement with the renowned Who tribute band, Who’s Who, at the Keith Moon Blue Plaque unveiling in 2009</li><li>And making an unusual request to Pete Townshend – and Pete’s subsequent reply</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Interview recorded February 2026</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Music by The Garage</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://talkingaboutthewho.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Visit our website for bonus episodes and exclusive content</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/talkingaboutthewho\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Support us with a one-off or monthly donation</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/talkingaboutthewho/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/talkingaboutthewho\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@talkingaboutthewho\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>RELATED LINKS</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.maximumwho.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Maximum Who website</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQP0zZ9lvts&amp;t=22s\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Hiwatts with Zak Starkey on drums at Simon Daltrey’s 50th birthday</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRt1c4w_DE0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Roger Daltrey sings ‘I Can’t Explain’ at a couple’s wedding</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2j7zZ3MeJE\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Who’s Who – ‘I Can’t Explain’</a> Keith Moon Blue Plaque Celebration at Grosvenor House, London, March 2009</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=58617267995\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Who’s Who – ‘The Seeker’ (excerpt) and ‘Baba O’Riley’</a> Keith Moon Blue Plaque Celebration at Grosvenor House, London, March 2009</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gU53aDVeJo\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Who’s Who (with John Schollar) – ‘Won’t Get Fooled Again’</a> Keith Moon Blue Plaque Celebration at Grosvenor House, London, March 2009</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Talking About The Who"}