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Friday, May 31, 1963
Unconfirmed: The Detours play at the Grand Ballroom in Broadstairs, opening for Freddie and the Dreamers
Sunday, May 31, 1964
The Who play the White Hart Hotel in Acton
Image of White Hart Hotel in Acton in more recent times
Sunday, May 31, 1964
Pete, Peter Meaden and Richard Barnes attend a Chuck Berry/Gene Vincent/Carl Perkins concert at the Hammersmith Odeon, which Barnes remembers as one of the first large gatherings of Mods he and Pete had seen More »
Monday, May 31, 1965
The Who fly to Paris to begin their invasion of the continent
Friday, May 31, 1968
The Who play Manchester University in Manchester. This concert is listed in all the major sources, but I've not found any ad, clipping or mention of it outside of those sources. If anyone lives in… More »
Saturday, May 31, 1969
The Who play in Chicago at Kinetic Playground with Joe Cocker and The Grease Band & Soup
Saturday, May 31, 1969
Billboard carries a full page ad for Tommy. In addition, Tommy is reviewed, and Fred Kirby reviews The Who's May 17 Fillmore East show
Saturday, May 31, 1969
Melody Maker runs a review of Tommy entitled "An extremely tasteful pop opera" Transcript: (unverified) An extremely tasteful pop opera ALBUMS WHO: “Tommy” (Track). Many groups devote much energy to obtaining an original approach. The… More »
Monday, May 31, 1976
The Who start a three-date tour of the UK at the Charlton Football Ground. Since all three dates are at football stadiums, the tour is known as the "Who Put the Boot In" tour. Fans… More »
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
The Who play a private concert for Who Cares About The Next Generation benefit in Pacific Palisades, CA. Eddie Vedder  joins them on the Real Me Joan Jett and the Blackhearts also perform