Justin Harris – “Emulating The Who in front of The Who was a wow moment for me” - Talking About The Who | Lyssna här

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

RELATED LINKS

Maximum Who website

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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