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Monday, September 23, 1963

The Detours play the Oldfield Hotel in Greenford

Wednesday, September 23, 1964

The High Numbers play the Town Hall in Greenwich. The first of four poorly attended gigs at this large hall. The show was advertised as "The High Numbers - The Worst in Family Entertainment". Many… More »

Thursday, September 23, 1965

Pete has a rude awakening after going out drinking with some locals. "They invited me back to their flat for the night but when I woke up the next morning there was a policeman standing… More »

Friday, September 23, 1966

The Who were to have left for a U.S. promotional tour. The trip, for which The Who had cancelled their British theatrical tour, is itself cancelled due to visa problems.

Saturday, September 23, 1967

Disc and Music Echo features an article titled "The day WHO Keith blew up" by Penny Valentine. Keith's mom is also asked "What do the pop parents think of their son's and daughter's success?". There… More »

Thursday, September 23, 1971

International Times prints Pete's response to the attack on "Won't Get Fooled Again". He describes the song as "...mainly a song which screams defiance at those who feel that any cause is better than no… More »

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Thursday, September 23, 1976

Rolling Stone magazine carries an article titled "Keith Moon Hospitalized: 'I Felt Dizzy'"

Saturday, September 23, 1978

Billboard magazine carries a review of "Who Are You" by Dick Nusser. The also feature an article titled "Who Musicians Declare They'll Carry On Despite Moon's Death" and a photo of Pete during an interview… More »

Thursday, September 23, 1982

The Who play the Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland

Sunday, September 23, 1990

The Best play at at Yoyogi No.1 Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan

Tuesday, September 23, 1997

Geoff Moore & The Distance release their gospel album Threads featuring a cover of "I'm Free." You can watch a video for the song on YouTube here

Saturday, September 23, 2000

Gary Hall, U.S. swimming relay team member, wins the Gold at the Summer Olympics in Sydney. He tells NBC-TV that listening to Pete and The Who before the race pumps him up.

US swimmers Gary Hall Jr. displays his gold medal after winning ex-aequo with compatriot Anthony Erwin the men's 50m freestyle event 22 September 2000 at Sydney International Aquatics centre during Sydney 2000 summer olympics. Pieter Van Hoogenband of the Netherlands finished second and won the bronze. AFP PHOTO/GREG WOOD (Photo by GREG WOOD / AFP) (Photo by GREG WOOD/AFP via Getty Images)

Sunday, September 23, 2001

Roger Daltrey bids on every item in a rock 'n' roll auction at the Cobden Club in Kensal Town, West London in order to raise the bids received. The auction benefits teenage cancer victims. John… More »

Monday, September 23, 2002

Oasis release their CD single "Little By Little" containing their cover of "My Generation"
You can listen to it on youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpA7IWQqgOo

Ad for Oasis' single "Little By Little" backed with My Generation

Monday, September 23, 2002

CBS-TV premiers their first CSI: Crime Scene Investigation spin-off, CSI: Miami, this time using "Won't Get Fooled Again" as the theme. Star David Caruso's opening remark followed by Roger's scream will later become a popular… More »

Monday, September 23, 2002

A "special edition" DVD-EP is released with "Pinball Wizard," "I'm Free" and "See Me, Feel Me" from The Who's August 1969 Beat Club special for German television