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Thursday, July 15, 1965
In Beat Instrumental, John Emery reviews an acetate of nine new Who tracks played for him by producer Shel Talmy. The songs are intended for The Who's first album slated for release in the U.S.… More »
Thursday, July 15, 1965
The Who play the Ritz Ballroom in Skewen, Glamorganshire, Wales
Thursday, July 15, 1965
The Who play the Glen Ballroom in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales
Friday, July 15, 1966
The Who play the Starlite Ballroom in Greenford
Saturday, July 15, 1967
The Who play the Center Coliseum in Seattle, Washington
Saturday, July 15, 1967
Billboard reports that "Pictures of Lily" has reached #3 in the Australian charts. In the Netherlands, the song also reaches #3 in Muziek Expres's charts.
Saturday, July 15, 1967
Melody Maker's "Blind Date" features Graham Nash and his opinion on The Who's "Last Time"
Monday, July 15, 1968
The Who play the Memorial Centre in Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Thursday, July 15, 1971
Top of the Pops featuring The Who miming to "Won't Get Fooled Again" airs
Saturday, July 15, 1978
The "Who Are You" promotional video premiers on London Weekend Television's The Saturday Banana.
Saturday, July 15, 1989
Pete's The Iron Man, a musical version of Ted Hughes' children's book and featuring two new recordings by The Who, hits the U.S. charts. The album opens to generally favorable but not enthusiastic reviews. It… More »
Monday, July 15, 1991
PACE Theatrical Group approaches Des McAnuff about creating a stage musical out of Tommy. McAnuff insists that Pete be involved.
Thursday, July 15, 1993
Pete plays at the Tower Theater in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Friday, July 15, 1994
Pete and John attend a charity performance of the The Who's Tommy at the Universal Amphitheatre in Universal City, California.
Saturday, July 15, 1995
Ringo Starr's All-Starr Band, featuring John Entwistle on bass, play the Imperial Ballroom Concord Hotel in Kiamesha Lake, New York
Monday, July 15, 1996
"My Generation" is re-released as a vinyl and CD single in Britain and Germany to capitalize on its use in a commercial for Calippo ice cream. The 45 is pressed on yellow vinyl and the… More »
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Saturday, July 15, 2000
In an interview on the VH1 website, Roger says Pete broke his shoulder with a guitar during the fight they had in 1973. He also calls people on the Internet "insular" and "anti-social."
Sunday, July 15, 2001
"A Walk Down Abbey Road: A Tribute To The Beatles" featuring John on bass plays the Melody Tent in Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Monday, July 15, 2002
Noel Gallagher of Oasis tells the Belfast Telegraph that the night John died he felt the spirit of John was watching them perform "My Generation" on stage. I did not find this article yet -… More »
Monday, July 15, 2002
The Who: The Ultimate Collection is awarded Gold status by the RIAA in the U.S
Saturday, July 15, 2006
The Who play the Sporting Summer Festival at the Sporting Club in the Salle des Étoiles in Monte Carlo, Monaco
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Steve Grantley and Alan G. Parker's book The Who By Numbers: The Story of The Who Through Their Music is published by Helter Skelter
Friday, July 15, 2011
Roger is interviewed for The Daily Mail. He says, "Pete is almost stone deaf. He deafened himself in the recording studio, and when we last performed he had to stand right next to the speakers… More »
Friday, July 15, 2011
Roger plays Guilfest 2011 in Guildford, Stokepark
