| "Waspman" | |
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| Instrumental by The Who | |
| Released | 16 June 1972 (United States) 23 December 1972 (United Kingdom) |
| Recorded | 26 May 1972 at Olympic Studios, London[1] |
| Genre | Rock |
| Length | 3:09 |
| Label | Track Records/MCA |
| Songwriter(s) | Keith Moon |
| Producer(s) | The Who Glyn Johns |
"Waspman" is a mainly instrumental song by The Who, credited to their drummer Keith Moon. The song is the B-side to The Who's single "Relay" (entitled "The Relay" in the United States).
The song is supposedly a tribute to Link Wray, who became famous for his 1958 instrumental hit "Rumble" by Link Wray and his Ray Men. He introduced "the power chord, the major modus operandi of modern rock guitarists" such as Pete Townshend of The Who.[2]
It is thought that John Entwistle wrote the song but gave the credit to Moon,[citation needed] as all members of The Who were supposed to write at least two B-sides, although Roger Daltrey only wrote one, "Here for More", the B-side for "The Seeker" in 1970.
- ^ "The Hypertext Who " Liner Notes " Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy". Thewho.net. Archived from the original on 2013-12-02.
- ^ Cub Koda & Steve Leggett (2008). "Link Wray" Biography, AllMusic.