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Daltrey as Vocalist
- The Detours, featuring Daltrey on vocals and guitar, initially played chart hits and trad jazz.
- Seeing Johnny Kidd and the Pirates' one-guitar setup inspired Daltrey to focus solely on vocals.
Detours Embrace R&B
- Townshend, influenced by American blues and R&B, pushed for the Detours to incorporate that music, despite Daltrey's initial resistance.
- The band's transition to R&B led to Daltrey's conversion and advocacy for the style.
Townshend's Power Chords
- Pete Townshend adopted power chords due to the distortion and feedback from his amplified setup.
- This technique, while not entirely new, became a key element of his guitar style.