VH1 ROCK HONORS THE WHO

Fans of the legendary British band 'The Who' should mark July 17th as a day they should be glued to their television sets. 'VH1 Rock Honors', a show will air for the third year on VH1, is honoring the band made famous by Pete Townsend, Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, and Keith Moon with a 2 hour special taped in Los Angeles at the Pauley Pavilion. The show will highlight the bands achievements and show how the band has influenced modern day acts as they take a stab some of their song catalogs. The bands who will be appearing to pay tribute to the band will be announced at a later date. Last year, Nickelback, Gretchen Wilson, Keane, Alice in Chains and Queens of the Stone Age. Making special appearances were Cameron Diaz, Jada Pinkett Smith, Billy Bob Thornton, Robin Williams, Criss Angel and Taylor Hawkins paid tribute to Genesis, Heart, Ozzy Osbourne and ZZ Top.

"For me, The Who defined the rock era. Their music truly pushed boundaries, connected with millions of rock fans and inspired countless bands to fulfill their own musical destinies," said Tom Calderone, Executive Vice President and General Manager, VH1. "I speak for music fans around the world and say thank you to The Who for their artistry, their vision and their attitude. We can't wait to salute Pete and Roger's legacy in this year's 'VH1 Rock Honors,' an event that will definitely be an amazing journey."