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Friday, October 11, 1963
The Detours play the Glenlyn Ballroom in Forest Hill.
Sunday, October 11, 1964
The High Numbers play Wolsey Hall in Chestnut
Monday, October 11, 1965
The Who are scheduled to play Parr Hall in Warrington. The show is postponed until November 29, but is subsequently cancelled.
Tuesday, October 11, 1966
The Who are in IBC studios recording "Bucket T". The recording was filmed for the Sverige Television two part tv program entitled "My Generation - Popreportage fran London" which was broadcast on February 2, 1967.
Wednesday, October 11, 1967
“Heinz Baked Beans,” “Odorono,” a more complete version of the “Top Gear” promo song and several linking commercials are recorded at De Lane Lea Studios, London.
Friday, October 11, 1968
The Who perform another “Magic Bus” mime job, this time on BBC-1's How It Is
Friday, October 11, 1968
The Who play at the University in York at Langwith College with Spooky Tooth supporting
Saturday, October 11, 1969
The Who play the first of two nights at The Grande-Riveria in Detroit, Michigan with local band Alice Cooper and The Sky opening. The Who and Cooper bond as Keith comes out during the latter's… More »
Sunday, October 11, 1970
The Who play the Odeon Cinema in Birmingham
Friday, October 11, 1974
Herbert London of the National Review reviews a large party given in New York by The Who on the occasion of their 10th anniversary. If anyone has access to National Review archives (ie local library)… More »
Saturday, October 11, 1975
Keith does one day's recording on a new comedy album. He doesn't show up to any other scheduled recording sessions so producer John Walters cancels the project.
Saturday, October 11, 1975
Melody Maker features The Who on the cover with an article entitled "Who Pull A Christmas Cracker". Inside, the producer of The Who's opening act, The Steve Gibbons Band, is interviewed. It's Pete Meaden, the… More »
Saturday, October 11, 1980
Roger's “Without Your Love” backed with “Say It Ain't So Joe” & “Free Me” enters the British charts where it peaks at #55
Saturday, October 11, 1980
Pete's “A Little Is Enough” backed with “Cats In The Cupboard” enters the U.S. charts where it peaks at #72 in Billboard and #89 in Cash Box.
Saturday, October 11, 1980
Melody Maker prints a joint interview with Pete and Paul Weller of the Who-influenced mod band The Jam. It was the first time these two had met.
Monday, October 11, 1982
Pete is contacted in New York by Henry Mount-Charles of the prestigious publishing firm Faber & Faber. Henry says he is moving back to Ireland and would Pete like to take over his old job?
Friday, October 11, 1985
Pete and his band "Deep End" appear on "The Tube"
Sunday, October 11, 1998
The John Entwistle Band play at Knickerbocker's in Lincoln, Nebraska
Monday, October 11, 1999
BBC2 Radio begins broadcasting an 8-week series called Rave On With Roger Daltrey where Roger plays his favorites rock & roll songs.
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Pete and Simon appear on the 4th episode of Rachel Fuller's "In The Attic" webcast
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
The Who play the KeyArena in Seattle, Washington There is a review of the show here
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Roger performs Tommy at The Cedar Park Center in Cedar Park, Texas
Photo by Gary Miller/FilmMagic
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Pete Townshend's autobiography Who I Am is published in the U.K.
Friday, October 11, 2019
The Who play The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California
