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7 hours ago
Hanging in at number 4!Styx had the top album in America 43 years ago this week! May 9, 1981 “Paradise Theatre”by Styx returns to #1 on the Billboard 200 Album Chart. Here are the Top 20 Albums in the United States from this week in ‘81 (click or tap on the chart for full viewing) ... See MoreSee Less
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7 hours ago
Concert of the day
On May 9, 2019 The Who played the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York
Visit our friends at petetownshend.net for more information here:
petetownshend.net/photos/2019-05-09-buffalo
Check out the "backstage blog" on The Who's official site here:
www.thewho.com/backstage-blog/moving-on-tour-buffalo-ny-may-9-2019
Photos and ticket by Jasôn Betlewicz ... See MoreSee Less
I was there , the band and the orchestra did not gel well , maybe because it was so early in the tour but overall in enjoyed it
I was there!
8 hours ago
Video of the day
On May 9, 2009 Quadrophenia: The Musical opened at Theatre Royal in Plymouth. Music, lyrics and concept by Pete Townshend. Stage adaptation by Jeff Young, John O'Hara and Tom Critchley. ... See MoreSee Less
Good lord that Love Reign O'er Me vocal. I want to see him do the matinee and the evening show.
Wow have never before seen this much of the show. Thank you! ⭐️
I was there that night Pete came on stage the end of the performance it was great still have the tour programme
Saw this in the Kings Theatre in Glasgow, BRILLIANT😀🛵 👍
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Class! 😆
More info here! petetownshend.net/musicals/quadrophenia-musical
9 hours ago
Photos of the day
On May 9, 2005 Roger is a presenter at the Sony Radio Academy Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. ... See MoreSee Less
Roger Daltrey May 9 Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images
Browse Getty Images' premium collection of high-quality, authentic Roger Daltrey May 9 stock photos, royalty-free images, and pictures. Roger Daltrey May 9 stock photos are available in a variety of s...Is that Stuart Pankin between Roger and Alice?
10 hours ago
Concert of the day
On May 9, 1997 The Who play the Westfalenhallen in Dortmund, Germany
Visit our friends at The Who Concert Guide for the setlist here: www.thewholive.net/concert/index.php?id=33 ... See MoreSee Less
11 hours ago
Article of the day
On May 9, 1990 it is reported that Pete has invested £150,000 in a scheme to ferry commuters down the Thames
Image courtesy of www.thewhothismonth.com ... See MoreSee Less
Is this the same boat?
As usual, Pete's ahead of everyone. #uberboat
Am I correct that in the UK, the word scheme is fairly neutral, interchangeable with plan? Curious because here in the States, it has negative connotations.
11 hours ago
1981….The Who fall to #2American Rock Radio 43 years ago this week: May 9, 1981: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers grab the top spot on the Billboard Top Tracks (Rock) Chart with “The Waiting”. Here are the 30 most played songs on rock radio stations across the U.S. this week back in 1981. *NOTE* The Top Tracks (Rock) chart published by Billboard is based solely on rock radio airplay not on record sales. (give the chart a tap to view all 30 songs) Enjoy the trip back to ‘81! ... See MoreSee Less
Takes me back to the last part of my sophomore year of high school.... Great tunes and memories!
So many terrific songs on there! I was just a pre-teen at the time, but I still remember them well. Right in that time just before MTV came to dominate music in the 80s.
11 hours ago
TV show / Song of the day
On this date in 1986 Roger's solo song "After The Fire" is featured in an episode of NBC-TV's series Miami Vice.
You can watch a clip of this show here: ... See MoreSee Less
1986-05-09-Miami Vice - After the Fire
This is "1986-05-09-Miami Vice - After the Fire" by thewho.net on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.Have the album on vinyl..Under a Raging Moon where that song came off
Back in the time so so they were gay
12 hours ago
Review of the day
On May 9, 1970 Melody Maker carried a brief review of The Who's May 2nd show in Sheffield
"With tickets sold out two days in advance a packed Sheffield Students Union last Saturday anticipated an exciting evening with the Who -- but things got off to a slow start.
Following a mediocre performance by the Union Group, Super Fly, the 1,500 string auidence was slow to warm to the Who's opening number "Eternal Life"
However, they soon generated a more characteristic atmosphere with their classic "I Can't Explain" which possibly would have been a more appropriate opening number.
As the performance reached its crescendo, white boiler suits and ____ boots added tot he visual magnetism which is all part of the Who.
Its peak began with "The Seeker," which Townhend describes as something like a "herd of elephants" How right he is!
The undoubled climax came with the rock opera "Thomas" which was new to me but still enjoyable.
So "Tommy" ended and we were left with old rock numbers such as "Summertime Blues" and "Shakin' All Over."
The concert ended with what, for me, is the track that symbolizes everything the Who stand for, "My Generation"
Judging by the thunder from the audience the Who had not only gained many friends, they had further entrenched themselves as on of Britain's great groups. -- PAUL POTTS ... See MoreSee Less
Ha! “Eternal Life” being Heaven & Hell.
I happen to have some few pairs I’d love to get rid off lmk if you’ll grab them off me cheers 🥂
Anyone need tickets 🎫 I got 3 for sell 🙏Kindly text me if needed ❤️
13 hours ago
Flyer of the day
On May 9, 1970 The Who played Owens Union at the University of Manchester in Manchester. Jan Dukes De Grey opened
Image courtesy of www.thewhothismonth.com ... See MoreSee Less
14 hours ago
Concert of the day
On May 9, 1969 The Who presented Tommy to America for the first time at the Grande Ballroom in Detroit, Michigan. The supporting act was Joe Cocker & The Grease Band.
This venue gets the honors because it is run by Pete's old art school friend and former Who photographer Tom Wright. Wright tapes the show on a portable Nagra recorder.
Thanks to Marc Starcke for allowing me to share his collection of photos from this show! ... See MoreSee Less
15 hours ago
Ads of the day
On May 9, 1965 The Who played De Montfort Hall in Leicester supporting Tom Jones and Marianne Faithfull. Appearing before The Who are The Naturals, The Squires, The Hustlers, Jon Mark and Al Paige ... See MoreSee Less
1 day ago
Concert of the day
On May 8, 2016 The Who played the Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Thanks to Marc Starcke for allowing us to share his collection of photos from this show!
Visit our friends at petetownhend.net for more information about this show here:
petetownshend.net/gigography/the-who-hits-50-tour/the-who-at-edmonton-rexall-place
Read the "Backstage Blog" about this show on The Who's official site here:
www.thewho.com/backstage-blog/may-8-2016-edmonton-rexall-place ... See MoreSee Less
Was there , great show
He does put on a good performance all ways had proper Rock legend
I hate how reticent Roger is about throwing the microphone anymore. He was fearless back in the day
1 day ago
Video (and cover) of the day
On May 8, 2009 Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band covered "My Generation" during their show at University Park, Pennsylvania.
You can watch it on YouTube here: ... See MoreSee Less
1 day ago
Photos of the day
On May 8, 2008 Roger performed with the RD Crusaders in a charity event at the Old Billingsgate fish market in London. They perform "Giving It All Away", "Squeeze Box", "Substitute", "Pinball Wizard" and "Ring of Fire".
Audience attendees include Liz Hurley, Katie Price, Trinny Woodall and Mark Ronson
Gettyimages has photos from this event here: ... See MoreSee Less
Billingsgate Fish May 8 Roger Daltrey Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images
Browse Getty Images' premium collection of high-quality, authentic Billingsgate Fish May 8 Roger Daltrey stock photos, royalty-free images, and pictures. Billingsgate Fish May 8 Roger Daltrey stock ph...1 day ago
Videos of the day
On May 8, 2006 Roger performed at Arsenal Stadium in Highbury during ceremonies marking the last football game played at the stadium. ... See MoreSee Less
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Clare Maidment
Go Arsenal!!!👍👍👍
1 day ago
Video of the day
On May 8, 1986 Roger performed "Under a Raging Moon" and "The Pride You Hide" for the TV show The Montreux Rock Festival. It aired on BBC1 in August
You can watch it here: ... See MoreSee Less
1986-05-08 - Roger in Montreux - Under a Raging Moon & The Pride You Hide
This is "1986-05-08 - Roger in Montreux - Under a Raging Moon & The Pride You Hide" by thewho.net on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the…1 day ago
Image of the day
On May 8, 1986 Roger is part of a panel at the 1st International Music & Media Conference in Montreux, Switzerland.
The Bronski Beat and Mike Rutherford are also on the panel.
Image courtesy of www.thewhothismonth.com
Roger was photographed around the Conference. Images courtesy of Michael Walker ... See MoreSee Less
Esse cara, definitivamente, é extraordinário, multifuncional e carismático,,,manolo who
Sue Stanovic Lee
2 days ago
Article of the day
On May 8, 1976 Record Mirror confirms that Bill Curbishley has been named the manager of The Who ... See MoreSee Less
The story of Bill Curbishley’s rise in The Who is very interesting. As detailed in Roger’s book, Bill did time in prison and once he was released he was working at Track Records for Lambert and Stamp. Roger took note of his work ethic, and hired him to be his personal manager after Stamp basically laughed in Roger’s face when he confronted Stamp about a lack of label support for his solo album. From both Roger and Bill began auditing the cash flow and discovered huge discrepancies, this led to hiring Bill as the full time manager for the band. Roger basically set The Who into the direction of really making the money they deserved.
One of the few cases you hear about where a manager does right by a band/artist.
Moon would have been loved by the cartels of South America ... just imagine if Moon had Met Escobar
Japan and South America, eh? Imagine the carnage Moon would have caused there - not sure he'd have been allowed either in, or, out once he started his shenanigans.....
2 days ago
Movie scene of the day
On May 8, 1974 The Who begin three days of filming the "Pinball Wizard" sequence with Elton John at the King's Theatre in the Albert Road, Portsmouth.
The extras are students from the local Portsmouth Polytechnic. Pete, while smashing his guitar for the cameras, accidentally brains one of the female students, sending her to hospital. Pete later gives her the guitar ... See MoreSee Less
Yes it's sore to watch now as its incredibly dated but it's an iconic piece of musical movie history.
Unbelievable scene. The energy is insane. Hands down the best scene in the movie.
As a 'thank you' to the unpaid extras, the band played a special free concert for them at the nearby Portsmouth Guildhall on May 22, 1974 - 4 days after they played Charlton. This was the only show in 1974 where they played 'Eyesight To The Blind'
What was also mental was Moonie and Reed touring the pubs in Portsmouth creating havoc.
Great film watched it when it came out
And John used two different basses.
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Tommy
Awesome👍