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Today in Whostory
Monday, July 30, 1962
The Detours' rhythm guitarist Roy Ellis drowns while swimming in the Thames. The Detours inherit his Vox 15s amp.
Friday, July 30, 1965
The Who play the Fender Club in Kenton, Middlesex
Saturday, July 30, 1966
The Who play the Sixth National Jazz and Blues Festival at the Royal Windsor Racecourse in Windsor. The crowd is both drenched by a howling rainstorm and disappointed by the non-appearance of the scheduled Yardbirds.… More »
Saturday, July 30, 1966
Beach Boys fan Keith gives his public assessment of their new album Pet Sounds to New Musical Express: "I think Pet Sounds illustrates the way one man's mind works, that of Brian Wilson. There's nothing… More »
Sunday, July 30, 1967
The Herman's Hermits tour is scheduled to play the Miami Beach Exhibition Hall in Miami, Florida but it appears this concert was cancelled
Friday, July 30, 1971
Pete is interviewed in The Times. He discusses Mick Jagger's fascination with The Who, his desire for a film project, and how tired he is of Tommy.
Saturday, July 30, 1977
A single from Roger's solo album One of the Boys, "Say It Ain't So, Joe" backed with "Satin and Lace," is released in the U.S. It fails to chart
Sunday, July 30, 1978
A version of "Who Are You" even more edited than the U.K. version and with the "F" word replaced with "hell" is released as a single in the U.S. "Had Enough" is again on the… More »
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Sunday, July 30, 1978
Peter Meaden, the Mod impresario who changed The Who's name for a time to "The High Numbers" and wrote the lyrics for "I'm The Face" and "Zoot Suit," is found dead at his parents' home… More »
Thursday, July 30, 1981
Many stories begin to circulate about Pete's drinking, drug use and deteriorating health. In response, Pete writes a letter for publication in the Who's News fanzine denying that he is ill, has marital problems, has… More »
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Friday, July 30, 1982
Pete's "Uniforms (Corps d'Esprit)" is released in Britain where it peaks at #48. The B-side is the non-LP track "Dance It Away" that was originally written for The Who's Face Dances album.
Saturday, July 30, 1988
TV Time features Roger on the cover and a story titled "Gone Fishing! Why Roger Daltrey's hooked on the good life"
Sunday, July 30, 1989
The Who play Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida
Friday, July 30, 1993
Pete appears on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and performs "English Boys" and "Face the Face"
Saturday, July 30, 1994
Roger begins his orchestral celebration tour of the music of Pete Townshend at Red Rocks in Denver. His band consists of John on bass, Pete's brother Simon on guitar and Zak Starkey on drums. The… More »
Monday, July 30, 2007
The Who: Live in Houston, Texas 1975 is released as a semi-legal DVD in Europe
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Roger plays the Lokerse Festival in Belgium
Monday, July 30, 2012
Roger is at the Royal Academy of Arts attending the UK creative industries reception hosted by the British Government
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