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Roger Daltrey says the world needs more than just One Direction for its musical needs.
The Who singer - famous for hits like 'My Generation' and 'Won't Get Fooled Again' - has bemoaned the lack of bands with "angst and purpose", and singled out the boy band for criticism.
He told the Mail on Sunday newspaper's Event magazine: "Here we are with the world in the state it is in, and we've got One Direction. Where are the artists writing with any real sense of angst and purpose?"
"There are no movements at the moment: we had mod and then there was punk, but it's so hard to start a movement now. Unless it's ISIS."
Meanwhile, Roger's bandmate Pete Townshend laughed off complaints that 1D's hit 'Best Song Ever' sounded too much like The Who's track 'Baba O'Riley', insisting he couldn't care less if the songs sound similar.
Fans had noted the similarities between the two songs, but the band's guitarist-and-songwriter admitted he "ripped off" plenty of material himself "over the years".
He said: "It wasn't important enough to get excited about. I could hear a bit of The Who in it, but so what?
"Considering the stuff we ripped off over the years, it doesn't really matter."

Sir Tom Jones thinks he will be playing gigs when he's 103.
The 'Delilah' hitmaker is planning to perform up until 2043 according to his website, which lets fans keep tabs on live dates for the next 30 years.
The tour section of the singer's official website runs for almost three decades - suggesting the star could still be playing shows beyond his 100th birthday.
Fans have joked about the optimistic plan, with Twitter user @StigAbell quipping: "It's unusual."
Another wasn't too convinced by the dates, seeming very sceptical of the star's ability to still be performing in 30 year's time.
@Joshfarmer26 wrote: "So Tom Jones wants to do a concert tour in 2043 when he's 103. Yeah sure whatever you say mate."
Meanwhile, a fan pondered Tom's longevity, wondering if he had a secret to "anti" aging.
@CaldyTheSeagull added: "Tickets for Tom Jones go on sale for 2043. Crikey, has he got one of those anti age things?"
While no dates are currently listed on the website, Tom has plans for a huge world tour in 2015 to celebrate 50 years since the release of his first hit single 'It's Not Unusual'.
He said: "I am going to do a lot of shows in as many countries as possible. And so I want to show that I can still do it after 50 years.
"I am still having as much fun now as when I started. I like to sing and, thank God, people like to hear me sing."

Eric Clapton has hailed Jack Bruce a "great inspiration".
The Cream legend passed away on Saturday (25.10.14) at his home in Suffolk, East Anglia, and his former bandmate has paid tribute to his friend's talent.
Eric wrote on his Facebook page: "He was a great musician and composer, and a tremendous inspiration to me."
The guitarist's website also shared a lengthy history of the bassist's musical career.
And Cream's drummer Ginger Baker described Jack, 71, as a "fine man".
He said via his fan club: "I am very sad to learn of the loss of a fine man, Jack Bruce... My thoughts & wishes are with his family at this difficult time."
Jack occasionally performed with Ringo Starr's All-Star Band and the Beatles drummer has sent his condolences to the musician's family.
He tweeted: "We lost Jack Bruce today an incredible musician writer and a good friend peace and love to all his family."
As well as his former bandmates, other renowned bassists have publicly paid tribute to Jack on twitter.
Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath wrote: "So sad to hear of Jack Bruce passing. My biggest influence and favourite bass player. Thank you, Jack. RIP (sic)"
Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea said: "Oh man. Jack Bruce. Too much. Wow. Holy holy. I love that guy. One of a kind greatness. End of an era.(sic)"

Taylor Swift doesn't understand artists who don't write their own songs.
The 'Out of the Woods' singer says she and pal Ed Sheeran have so much in common because they both use their music as a way of connecting with people.
She explained: "The thing with both Ed and me is that neither of use would be on stage if we didn't write our own songs. There would be no reason to be.
"The addiction we have is that connection. We have spent so much of our lives alone and feeling misunderstood. You write a song about an emotion that confuses you, or about something you're scared of or excited about, and you release it, and all of a sudden you're making a connection with millions of people.
"Then the final phase is that you look out into a crowd of thousands of people and they know every word. That's an overwhelming feeling of camaraderie - which we've never felt before in our lives."
The 24-year-old beauty also confessed that her recent hit single 'Shake It Off' has allowed her to achieve one of her life-long dreams.
She told The Sunday Times newspaper: "Ed texted me last night and went, 'I'm in a club, it's 3am, they've played 'Shake It Off' three times in the three hours I've been here'. And I had this feeling of complete triumph, of victory.
"I've always wanted to write a song that people would dance to."

Emma Bunton is "up for" another Spice Girls reunion.
The 'Stop' singer - who was known as Baby Spice - is willing to reunite with her bandmates, Victoria Beckham, Mel B, Geri Halliwell and Mel C if the right opportunity came along but doesn't know if they could top their performance at the 2012 London Olympics Closing Ceremony.
Speaking to BANG Showbiz, Emma explained: "It's not something we have talked about. I love working with the girls, I would be up for it. It's all about timing. We did the Olympics - it's quite hard to top that!"
The 38-year-old radio presenter admitted that keeping in contact with her old bandmates can be tricky given their extremely busy schedules.
She said: "It's very difficult as we have own families. I definitely see them as much as I can. I spoke to Mel C the other day and I saw Geri a couple of weeks ago."
However, after Victoria's successful clothes auction - which was in aid of the charity mothers2 mothers - Emma is sure that an auction of Spice Girls memorabilia would happen in the future.
She said: "Yeah, I am sure that will happen. I would have to have a rummage in my mum's loft!"
Emma is proud to be part of the '1 pack = 1 vaccine' campaign where for every pack of Pampers sold, Pampers donates the cost of one maternal and newborn tetanus vaccine to UNICEF.

Jack Bruce was grateful for the "miraculous" liver transplant which reinvigorated his life in the months before his passing.
The Cream legend - who passed away at his home in Suffolk, East Anglia yesterday (25.10.14) aged 71 - spoke earlier this year about the operation that had given him an "extra lease on life".
In one of his last ever interviews, he exclusively told BANG Showbiz owner Rick Sky: "The transplant was incredible. It gave me a miraculous extra lease on life. All the time since has just been a wonderful gift. I'm a very lucky man."
His operation inspired him to return to music after he had to quit in 2003 because of his devastating health issues after being diagnosed with liver cancer, as a result of former drug abuse.
This year he released his first solo album in almost 10 years, 'Silver Rails', after being inspired by a close friend to get back into the studio.
Speaking about his last LP, he said: "I kind of fell out of love with the recording process and life got in the way ... Anyway this friend had been really good to me over the years and had my back.
"He suggested, 'Would you fancy doing a studio album?' and I hadn't really thought about it. But then when I thought what a great time to do that because I've had this amazing life in music and I can look back over that and also kind of sideways, if you know what I mean.
"It turned out to be exactly the right thing to do. Everything just fell into place .... it was like magic."
Meanwhile, Jack's fellow rock stars have been taking to Twitter to pay tribute to the legend following his death.
Queen's Brian May wrote: "RIP Jack Bruce. So sad to hear this great pioneering rock musician is gone. Inspiring to us all. I'll be listening to BADGE tonight. Bri (sic)."
Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones posted a photo of Jack in his younger years alongside the caption: "Rest in peace jack Bruce, OG. (sic)"
However, his former Cream bandmates Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker are yet to speak out following the tragic news.

Jack Bruce has died aged 71.
The Cream legend sadly passed away today (25.10.14) at his home in Suffolk, East Anglia, surrounded by his close friends and family.
His relatives announced the devastating news on his official Facebook page today, by writing: "It is with great sadness that we, Jack's family, announce the passing of our beloved Jack: husband, father, grandad, and all-round legend.
"The world of music will be a poorer place without him, but he lives on in his music and forever in our hearts."
Cream - also consisting of Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker - sold 35 million albums in just over two years and went on to be awarded the world's first ever platinum disc for their album 'Wheels of Fire' in 1968.
However, in November 1968, at the height of their popularity, the supergroup decided to split following an ongoing clash between Jack and Ginger.
Jack went on to kickstart his solo career in 1969 with his hit release 'Songs for a Tailor,' before joining the group Lifetime alongside Tony Williams, John McLaughlin, and Larry Young.
The band record two albums together before they went their separate ways in 1971 after their second album 'Turn It Over' failed to receive raving reviews.
In May 2005, Jack reunited with his ex-Cream bandmates for a series of concerts at London's Royal Albert Hall and New York's Madison Square Garden.
Earlier this year, Jack released his 14th studio album 'Silver Rails', which included the song 'Rusty Lady.'

One Direction are like "brothers".
The quintet - who were put together after auditioning for UK TV show 'The X Factor' as solo artists in 2010 - feel grateful to have the support of one another and don't have to deal with success on their own.
Louis Tomlinson said: "We're like brothers really. The best part about being in a band is just having each other to be honest.
"I personally don't think I could do it as a solo artist. It would be intense and hard to comprehend. It's good to be able to speak to people who know exactly where you are personally."
While Louis admits there are often "little scuffles" between the band - which also includes Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Niall Horan and Zayn Malik - they never last long as they find it impossible to stay mad at one another for long.
Louis said: "I'll be mad but then I'll forget all about it. I'll come in and say, 'Heeeeeey' and then I'm like, 'Wait a minute, I'm annoyed with you'. That's how it always is."
Liam added to J-14 magazine: "Honestly, if we ever have a little row or a bust-up, I try to be mad but it ends up being impossible.
"Louis will come to my room and throw a joke at me and then here we are."

Beady Eye has split up.
The rock band - consisting of Liam Gallagher, Gem Archer, Andy Bell, Chris Sharrock and Jay Mehler - have announced they've gone their separate ways after forming five years ago.
Taking to his Twitter account today (25.10.14), Liam broke the news to his fans by tweeting: "Beady Eye are no longer. Thanks for all your support. LGx (sic)."
However, the group are yet to reveal why they've chosen to part ways, with many fans suggesting that they may have split to reform their former band Oasis, which also included Liam's brother Noel Gallagher.
One fan, Conor McMyler, wrote on Twitter after the news was announced: "@liamgallagher DOES THIS MEAN OASIS RE-UNION PLS PLS PLS (sic)."
Ant McKay tweeted: "@liamgallagher does that mean oasis are coming back again? (sic)."
While other fans expressed their sadness and disbelief about the news by simply tweeting, "What?" and "No!"
Beady Eye formed in 2009 after Liam, Gem, Andy and Chris decided they still wanted to make music together following the split of Oasis earlier that year when Noel acrimoniously quit the group in August 2009.
Since their formation, Beady Eye have released two albums, 'Different Gear, Still Speeding' and 'BE', which have both reached the top 5 in the UK Album Chart.
However, earlier this year, the band also split from their manager Scott Rodger.