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'''''Tommy''''' is the fourth [[studio album]] by the English [[rock music|rock]] band [[the Who]], first released on 19 May 1969.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/|title=Gold & Platinum|website=RIAA}}</ref>
Townshend came up with the concept of ''Tommy'' after being introduced to the work of [[Meher Baba]], and he attempted to translate Baba's teachings into music. Recording of the album began in September 1968, but took six months to complete as material needed to be arranged and re-recorded in the studio. The Who promoted the album's release with an extensive tour, including a live version of ''Tommy'', which lasted throughout 1969 and 1970. Key gigs from the tour included appearances at [[Woodstock]], the [[Isle of Wight Festival 1969|1969 Isle of Wight Festival]], the [[University of Leeds]], the [[Metropolitan Opera House (Lincoln Center)|Metropolitan Opera House]], and the [[Isle of Wight Festival 1970|1970 Isle of Wight Festival]]. The live performances of ''Tommy'' drew critical praise and revitalised the band's career.
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