Claim: The Who covered "My Generation", but the only band to release the song as a single was The Clash.
Evidence: Their first single as the Who , `` I Ca n't Explain '' , reached the UK top ten , followed by a string of singles including `` My Generation '' , `` Substitute '' and `` Happy Jack ''.
`` My Generation '' is a song by the English rock band The Who , which became a hit and one of their most recognisable songs.