Justin Harris – “Emulating The Who in front of The Who was a wow moment for me”

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 wasDeciding to match The Who’s stage clothes and equipment, including recreating Keith Moon’s famous ‘Pictures of Lily’ drum kitHow the characteristics of each member of Maximum Who line up with their counterpartsPlaying 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 drumsBeing a last-minute replacement with the renowned Who tribute band, Who’s Who, at the Keith Moon Blue Plaque unveiling in 2009And making an unusual request to Pete Townshend – and Pete’s subsequent reply

Interview recorded February 2026

Music by The Garage

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