SIMON TOWNSHEND
GUITAR, MANDOLIN, BACKING VOCALS
The son of England’s top big-band reed man and baby brother of Who legend Pete Townshend, Simon has been recording and performing since the age of nine, when he was recruited to add vocals to The Who classic Tommy.
Simon’s music has its own original sound and his song writing plunders great depths with unique and compelling narratives set against haunting melodies. He has a strong loyal fan base which includes a number of fellow musicians such as Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder, who has followed Simon since his 1983 release ‘I Am The Answer’. “I can still recall the frigid day when I walked into the shop and picked up a record that would unknowingly make a huge and undeniable impact. Simon Townshend . . .” ~ Eddie Vedder.
On his own Stir Music label, Simon has released eight well-received solo CDs and one with the band Casbah Club featuring Bruce Foxton and Mark Brzezicki. In 2014, Simon released his album Denial, containing some of his most personal and inspirational work to date. Simon has been guitarist and vocalist in The Who since 1996, playing sold out tours around the world, including monumental performances at the 2010 Super Bowl and the closing ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics. He was referred to by one U.S. newspaper as The Who’s “secret weapon”. In 2019, Simon’s composition ‘Break The News’ was chosen as one of the tracks on The Who’s studio album, WHO. Recently, Simon been writing and recording with Isabella Coulstock who was a special guest on The Who’s 2023 Hits Back tour.
LOREN GOLD
KEYBOARDS, BACKING VOCALS
Loren Gold is a keyboardist, vocalist, and songwriter from Palo Alto, California. Since 2012, he’s toured with The Who as their keyboardist and backing vocalist, after first performing with Roger Daltrey’s solo band in 2009. Over the years, Loren has shared the stage with a diverse range of artists, including Chicago, Kenny Loggins, and Don Felder.
Off the road, he’s served as Musical Director for pop artists such as Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Hilary Duff, and American Idol winner Taylor Hicks. As a songwriter, Loren has collaborated with legendary composer Paul Williams, as well as rising talents like Tate McRae.
When he’s not touring or in the studio, Loren enjoys passing on his knowledge through teaching. He’s the author of two instructional books with Alfred Music, and his original compositions have been featured on HBO, Showtime, and FOX.
JON BUTTON
BASS, BACKING VOCALS
Jon Button grew up in Fairbanks, Alaska playing bass with the school orchestra starting in 3rd grade and joining the jazz band in 7th grade. He studied Jazz performance at University of North Texas, then moved to Los Angeles in 1994.
Since then Jon has toured with many major artists including Roger Daltrey, Sheryl Crow, Robben Ford and Shakira. He also has played on recording sessions for albums from artists such as James Blunt, Shelby Lynn, and American Idol winner Caleb Johnson, as well as major movies and television shows including the Emmy winning score for the Batman and Beyond animated series.
Jon has been touring with The Who since 2017.
SCOTT DEVOURS
DRUMS
Scott Devours is an American drummer and songwriter from Long Beach, California. Beginning his musical journey in Middletown, Maryland, he started drumming early on and launched his professional career right after high school. Over the years, Scott has played on more than thirty albums and toured with numerous artists, including post‑grunge bands Oleander and IMA Robot, as well as Long Beach outfits Speaker and Shave.
Joining Oleander in the early 2000s brought him mainstream attention: the band’s 2001 album Unwind and hit single ‘Champion’ climbed the Top 40. In 2009, he began a long-term collaboration with Roger Daltrey, drumming on his Use It Or Lose It tour and performances of Tommy at venues across the U.S. and at the Royal Albert Hall, London.
In 2013, Devours made a name for himself substituting for Zak Starkey during The Who’s Quadrophenia & More tour, and in 2025 he was officially announced as The Who’s drummer for their North American Farewell Tour. Known for his versatility and reliability, Scott Devours brings both technical skill and passion to every beat he plays.
JOHN HOGG
BACKING VOCALS AND PERCUSSION
John Hogg is a UK-based singer and multi-instrumentalist. John has released two albums with UK rock band Moke – Superdrag and Carnival, the album Define by UK punk band RedRacer featuring producer Sean Genockey, Jesse Wood and Dave Catching from Eagles Of Death Metal / Queens Of The Stone Age, and two albums with US-based rock band The Magpie Salute featuring Rich Robinson and Marc Ford from The Black Crowes.
Other recording and live credits include: Roger Daltrey, The Who, Jimmy Page, Paul Rodgers, Duff McKagan, Keanu Reeves, Kim Thayil, Krist Novoselic, Paul Stacey and Scott McKeon.
JODY LINSCOTT
PERCUSSION
Jody Linscott stumbled into her musical career through an introduction to a Ghanaian master drummer whilst studying to be a bookbinder in London. Immediately inspired, she made her own set of congas and kept them in the cloakroom at Dingwalls where she worked as a bartender and would jam with the many bands on her time off from bartending. When the wonderful Kokomo played she forgot all about bartending, getting fired from Dingwalls. Jody got hired by Kokomo and thus her career as a freelance percussionist was born.
Her extensive album and tour credits range from Kokomo to Paul McCartney, JZ, Nils Lofgren, Robert Palmer, Elton John, Dido, Mike Oldfield, The Who, Tom Jones, Pete Townshend, Swingout Sister, The Clash, David Giilmour, Roger Daltrey, The Concert for Diana, Barry White, Hall & Oates, Billy Bragg and dozens more.
Beyond her musical career, Jody Linscott is an author of two children’s books published by Doubleday, both edited by Jackie Onassis.
KATIE JACOBY
VIOLIN
Katie Jacoby, born and raised in Hockessin, Delaware, is a New York City-based electric and acoustic violinist. She is a founding member of the gypsy jazz group The Showdown Kids, an acoustic trio that combines an inventive repertoire and conversational interplay, while capturing the spirited sound of Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli. She is also a member of the Ed Palermo Big Band, which is known for its dizzying and innovative arrangements of Frank Zappa’s music.
Katie began classical violin studies at the age of six and immersed herself in other genres after discovering rock and roll in junior high. She has toured, recorded, and/or performed with a diverse group of musicians including Foreigner, Debbie Harry, Miley Cyrus, Jon Anderson (Yes), John Wetton (King Crimson), Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Philip Glass, Troye Sivan, Mark Ronson, Josh Groban, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Rob Thomas, Elle King, Peter Criss (KISS), and multiple winners of American Idol. Some of her television credits include Saturday Night Live, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Mozart in the Jungle, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, the America’s Got Talent backing band, Late Night with Seth Meyers, and The Today Show. After joining Roger Daltrey on his 2018 orchestral tour of Tommy, she was elated to receive an invitation to join The Who for their Moving On! tour, their Hits Back tour and now The Song Is Over: The North American Farewell tour. Katie’s self-titled debut EP is now available.