Album Anniversaries Aug. 10–16

Aug. 14, 1971 — The Who, Who’s Next
Released 55 years ago this Friday. Features “Baba O’Riley,” “Behind Blue Eyes” and “Won’t Get Fooled Again.”

Aug. 15, 1972 — The Band, Rock of Ages
The classic live album turns 54 this Saturday. It features brass arrangements by New Orleans legend Allen Toussaint.

Aug. 15, 1981 — The Pretenders, Pretenders II
The group’s second album turns 45 this week.

Aug. 15, 1983 — Stray Cats, Rant N’ Rave with the Stray Cats
The rockabilly revivalists’ third album turns 43 this Saturday.