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Justin Harris – “Emulating The Who in front of The Who was a wow moment for me”
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Justin Harris, guitarist in tribute band Maximum Who, talks about:
- The progression from a covers band to a Who tribute band – and how daunting the prospect was
- Deciding to match The Who’s stage clothes and equipment, including recreating Keith Moon’s famous ‘Pictures of Lily’ drum kit
- How the characteristics of each member of Maximum Who line up with their counterparts
- 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
- Being a last-minute replacement with the renowned Who tribute band, Who’s Who, at the Keith Moon Blue Plaque unveiling in 2009
- And making an unusual request to Pete Townshend – and Pete’s subsequent reply
Interview recorded February 2026
Music by The Garage
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RELATED LINKS
The Hiwatts with Zak Starkey on drums at Simon Daltrey’s 50th birthday
Roger Daltrey sings ‘I Can’t Explain’ at a couple’s wedding
Who’s Who – ‘I Can’t Explain’ Keith Moon Blue Plaque Celebration at Grosvenor House, London, March 2009
Who’s Who – ‘The Seeker’ (excerpt) and ‘Baba O’Riley’ Keith Moon Blue Plaque Celebration at Grosvenor House, London, March 2009
Who’s Who (with John Schollar) – ‘Won’t Get Fooled Again’ Keith Moon Blue Plaque Celebration at Grosvenor House, London, March 2009
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