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

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Maximum Who website

The Hiwatts with Zak Starkey on drums at Simon Daltrey’s 50th birthday

Roger Daltrey sings ‘I Can’t Explain’ at a couple’s wedding

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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