The Who were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990, their first year of eligibility; the display describes them as "Prime contenders, in the minds of many, for the title of World's Greatest Rock Band."

The Who have sold about 100 million records, and have charted 27 top-40 singles in the United Kingdom and United States - as well as 17 top-ten albums, with 18 Gold, 12 Platinum and 5 Multi-Platinum album awards in the United States alone.

The Who won the first Freddie Mercury Lifetime Achievement in Live Music Award 2006.

Members have included Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, Keith Moon and Kenney Jones.

Ranked #9 on VH1's 100 Greatest Artists of Rock & Roll.

Ranked #8 on VH1's 100 Greatest Hard Rock Artists.

The Who were honored by the Vh1 Rock Honors in 2008 at the the Pauley Pavilion at UCLA. The concert consisted of an hour-long performance by the band as well as tributes by Incubus Pearl Jam Foo Fighters The Flaming Lips Adam Sandler and Tenacious D An edited television broadcast of the show was aired on July 17, 2008. It included commentary from other musicians, celebrities, and The Who itself describing the band's career and impact. It is also the first program in the series to pay tribute to only one artist. Presenters included David Duchovny Sean Penn Rainn Wilson Mila Kunis and Adam Sandler who performed his own version of "Magic Bus".

Never had a Number One in the UK Singles Charts (45rpm).