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Sunday, May 26, 1963

The Detours play at Douglas House in Bayswater where they have had a regular Sunday night gig since April 17. It would be the last time Gabby Connolly, who sang country songs in The Detours,… More »

The Douglas House in Bayswater as it looks today

Sunday, May 26, 1963

The Detours play at the White Hart Hotel in Acton

Image of White Hart Hotel in Acton in more recent times

Wednesday, May 26, 1965

The Who head up to Bristol to hawk their new single on Discs A Go Goat the TWW Television Centre but walk off after producer Christopher Mercer insists they add a pianist to the… More »

Thursday, May 26, 1966

The Who play the Palais de Danse in Ashton-Under-Lyne, Lancashire using the opening bands drummer in Keith's absence.

Tuesday, May 26, 1970

The Who rehearse at the Granada Theatre in Wandsworth, London

Friday, May 26, 1972

"Relay" is recorded. It is shortened for later single release.

6 Covers of The Who's "Relay" single from around the world

Monday, May 26, 1975

Keith attends Evil Knievel's attempt to jump 13 London buses on his Harley-Davidson XR-750 motorcycle at Wembley Stadium. Watch footage of the attempted jump on youtube here (keith appears at approximately 20:40)

Sunday, May 26, 1985

Pete is interviewed in The Mirror. He discusses how little he misses the drugs and rock 'n' roll life: "I'm glad I got out. There's no way I'd go back." Transcript: (not verified) The shadows… More »

Wednesday, May 26, 1999

Who manager Bill Curbishley writes to Pete, asking if he would agree to a Who tour to help John Entwistle whose finances, once again, are in dire shape.

Saturday, May 26, 2001

The John Entwistle Band plays two shows at Highland Theatre in Akron, Ohio