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Thursday, August 9, 1962
Pete's mom Betty reads an article in the Ealing and Acton Gazette about Robert Druce's successful dances at Acton's White Hart Hotel. She pressures Druce for an audition for her son's group. Druce agrees and… More »
Sunday, August 9, 1964
The High Numbers play two shows at the Hippodrome Theater in Brighton opening for Gerry & The Pacemakers
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Wednesday, August 9, 1967
The Who play Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Friday, August 9, 1968
The Who play the Illinois State Fair at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Illinois
Saturday, August 9, 1969
The Who play the 9th National Jazz and Blues Festival at the Plumpton Racecourse in Lewes, Sussex. Yes, King Crimson and Roy Harper are among the opening acts. Keith sits in with the Bonzo Dog… More »
Monday, August 9, 1971
The Who play the Rochester Community War Memorial in Rochester, New York
Wednesday, August 9, 1972
Variety carries an article entitled "Unlicensed doubleheader of Tommy and Superstar blocked in fed court." Track Music had taken legal action to prevent a group of Catholic priests from organizing a live performance of Tommy.
Saturday, August 9, 1975
New Musical Express prints Roger's rebuttal to Pete's remarks in his interview of 31 May. Roger doesn't hold back: "I never read such a load of bullshit in all my life." He also adds that… More »
Saturday, August 9, 1975
Keith and Roger are both presenters at the First Annual Rock Music Awards at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. Tommy: The Movie receives "Best Rock Movie or Theatrical Production." Keith receives an award on behalf… More »
Monday, August 9, 1976
Who fan Ed Hanel puts out the first issue of his Who fanzine Who's News.
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Monday, August 9, 1976
The Who play the Miami Stadium in Miami, Florida
Tuesday, August 9, 1977
Filming of The Kids Are Aright continues with more interviews with Keith
Thursday, August 9, 1979
Rolling Stone magazine carries Dave Marsh's review of "The Kids Are Alright" You can read it here
Friday, August 9, 1985
The U.K. press reports that Pete is working with Prince Charles editing a volume of his collected speeches to be published by the firm for which Pete works, Faber and Faber. To date, the book… More »
Wednesday, August 9, 1989
The Who play the Lakewood Amphitheatre in Atlanta, Georgia
Monday, August 9, 1993
Pete performs at the Great Woods Performing Arts Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts
Tuesday, August 9, 1994
Roger's "A Celebration of the Music of Pete Townshend" tour continues with a performance at the Performing Arts Center in Saratoga, New York
Tuesday, August 9, 1994
S.W.A.T. releases its CD Deep Inside A Cop's Mind with a Who cover entitled "We Can See For Miles.". You can listen to it on YouTube here
Saturday, August 9, 1997
The Who play in Virginia Beach at the Virginia Beach Amphitheater
Monday, August 9, 2004
The Who play the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California
Wednesday, August 9, 2017
The Who play The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada
