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The Who Selected For Olympics

06/12/2012
. (Classic Rock) After the London Olympics Committee asked Who manager Bill Curbishley whether Keith Moon was available to appear at their closing ceremony, the band have been confirmed as one of four acts representing British music at the event.

Describing Pete Townsend's outfit as "an inspired throwback to the swinging 60s" the committee said they'd be joined by Take That, George Michael and Emeli Sande at the show on August 12.

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