Which rock band was formerly known as "The Detours"?

"The Who" are an English rock band that formed in 1964. Their classic line-up consisted of lead singer Roger Daltrey, guitarist and singer Pete Townshend, bass guitarist John Entwistle, and drummer Keith Moon. They are considered one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century, selling over 100 million records worldwide and holding a reputation for their live shows and studio work.

In 1959 Daltrey started "The Detours", the band that was to evolve into "The Who". The band played professional gigs, such as corporate and wedding functions, and Daltrey kept a close eye on the finances as well as the music. Daltrey spotted Entwistle by chance on the street carrying a bass and recruited him into "The Detours". In mid-1961, Entwistle suggested Townshend as a guitarist.

In February 1964, "The Detours" became aware of the group "Johnny Devlin and the Detours" and changed their name. Townshend and his roommate Richard Barnes spent a night considering names, focusing on a theme of joke announcements, including "No One" and "The Group". Townshend preferred "The Hair", and Barnes liked "The Who" because it "had a pop punch". Daltrey chose "The Who" the next morning.