<P> Pink Floyd began to use feedback from their early shows in 1966 , inspired by the Who , whom they considered a formative influence . Shortly after arriving in London in 1966 , Hendrix visited Marshall 's music shop demanding an amp setup like Townshend 's and manipulated electronic noises in ways that Townshend had pioneered . The Beatles were fans and socialised with Moon in particular during the mid-1960s . In 1965 , Paul McCartney said the Who `` are the most exciting thing around '' and was inspired to write `` Helter Skelter '' in the group 's `` heavy '' style ; John Lennon borrowed the acoustic guitar style in `` Pinball Wizard '' for `` Polythene Pam '' . </P>
<P> Pink Floyd began to use feedback from their early shows in 1966 , inspired by the Who , whom they considered a formative influence . Shortly after arriving in London in 1966 , Hendrix visited Marshall 's music shop demanding an amp setup like Townshend 's and manipulated electronic noises in ways that Townshend had pioneered . The Beatles were fans and socialised with Moon in particular during the mid-1960s . In 1965 , Paul McCartney said the Who `` are the most exciting thing around '' and was inspired to write `` Helter Skelter '' in the group 's `` heavy '' style ; John Lennon borrowed the acoustic guitar style in `` Pinball Wizard '' for `` Polythene Pam '' . </P>
who became a major influence and inspiration for the beatles during a 1958 concert tour of britain
who became a major influence and inspiration for the beatles during a 1958 concert tour of britain
the Who
the Who