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Thursday, August 22, 1963
The Detours play the Oldfield Hotel in Greenford.
Picture of the Oldfield Hotel/Tavern
Saturday, August 22, 1964
The High Numbers play the Trade Union Hall in Watford
Photo of the Trade Union Hall in Watford
Saturday, August 22, 1964
Mirabelle answers questions about the meaning of "Face" in "I'm The Face" and gives a little backstory on The High Numbers in their latest issue. Transcription: Looking for information on your favourite stars? Then you've… More »
Saturday, August 22, 1964
Roger becomes the first member of the band to become a father as his son Simon is born at the Downs, Wimbledon.
Sunday, August 22, 1965
The Who play the Britannia Theater at Britannia Pier in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
Tuesday, August 22, 1967
The Who play the Winnipeg Arena in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Thursday, August 22, 1968
The Who play the Music Hall in Kansas City, Missouri
Friday, August 22, 1969
The Who play the Music Hall in Shrewsbury
Friday, August 22, 1969
Keith begins an early celebration of his 23rd birthday and ends up breaking his foot after falling down the stairs
Saturday, August 22, 1970
Melody Maker inaugurates "The Pete Townshend Page." The first column written by Pete is called "Don't hold me responsible for what I do or say!" and concerns rock music's relation to social action. Transcription: I’m… More »
Sunday, August 22, 1971
Denver authorities ban a planned show there because of a riot at a Jethro Tull concert the previous June. Another show not the 24th was also planned but did not occur.
Friday, August 22, 1975
Roger appears on NBC-TV's Midnight Special miming to "Get Your Love" and "Walking The Dog" and performs a medley of Tommy tunes with host Helen Reddy
Friday, August 22, 1986
Roger talks about what it is like to be famous on the British television interview show Danny Baker On Fame
Tuesday, August 22, 1989
The Who play Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, California
Tuesday, August 22, 1995
John appeared with the Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band at Pier 62/63 Seattle, Washington
Tuesday, August 22, 2000
Roger tells a reporter for the Sacramento Bee that they are still trying to get a good script for the Moon movie and have approached Alex Cox (Repo Man, Sid and Nancy) to direct. Cox… More »
Tuesday, August 22, 2000
The Who play the Sacramento Valley Amphitheater in Wheatland, California
Wednesday, August 22, 2001
The Japanese Mod group The Cymbals releases an EP called Higher than the Sun featuring a track called "Keith & The Moon". You can listen to the song here