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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.
Roger Daltrey May 9 Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images
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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?
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
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
Is this the same boat?
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!
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.
Takes me back to the last part of my sophomore year of high school.... Great tunes and memories!
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:
1986-05-09-Miami Vice - After the Fire
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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.Back in the time so so they were gay
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
I happen to have some few pairs I’d love to get rid off lmk if you’ll grab them off me cheers 🥂
Ha! “Eternal Life” being Heaven & Hell.
Anyone need tickets 🎫 I got 3 for sell 🙏Kindly text me if needed ❤️
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
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!
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
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
Was there , great show
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:
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:
Billingsgate Fish May 8 Roger Daltrey Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images
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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...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.
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Clare Maidment
Go Arsenal!!!👍👍👍
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:
1986-05-08 - Roger in Montreux - Under a Raging Moon & The Pride You Hide
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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…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
Esse cara, definitivamente, é extraordinário, multifuncional e carismático,,,manolo who
Sue Stanovic Lee
Article of the day
On May 8, 1976 Record Mirror confirms that Bill Curbishley has been named the manager of The Who
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.....
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
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👍
Concert of the day
On May 8, 1970 The Who played Eliot College of the University of Kent in Canterbury, Kent. Genesis opened
Thanks to Marc Starcke for allowing me to share his collection of photos from this show!!
wow would like to see more pics from this show... awesome the who with genesis and peter Peter Gabriel
Concert of the day
On May 8, 1965 The Who playedThe New Palladium in Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland. The opening acts were Studio Six and the Jaygars, the latter featuring twelve-year old guitarist and later member of Thunderclap Newman and Wings, Jimmy McCulloch.
Photo by W. McGowan & F.J. Quin reportedly from this show
Jimmy McCullack rest Him..was a great guitarist from Northern Ireland 🇮🇪
Oops never known he'd played for Thunderclap Newman...but didn't Pete write or produce their hit..Something in The Air?
Concert of the day
On May 7, 2019 The Who played the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Billboard carried a review of the show here:
www.billboard.com/music/music-news/the-who-roger-daltrey-pete-townshend-grand-rapids-moving-on-to...
Visit our friends at petetownshend.net for more information here:
petetownshend.net/photos/2019-05-07-grand-rapids
Visit The Who's official site for the "backstage blog" about this show here:
www.thewho.com/backstage-blog/moving-on-tour-grand-rapids-mi-may-2019/
The Who Shake Off the Rust as ‘Moving On! Tour’ Kicks Off In Grand Rapids
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Pete Townshend and his surviving bandmate Roger Daltrey kicked off their 'Moving On' tour with a hit-and-miss, two-hour-plus outing.I thought the show sounded great that night. The picture is from after the show. We sure got lucky!!!!
I was born in 78 and grew up with a deep appreciation for “Classic Rock Music”. Thr first time I saw TheWho was in 1996. They came to town performing Quadrophenia. I was lucky enough to have been front row, the second time I saw them was in 2000 and I was 22 rows back. John Entwistle was still alive both times I saw TheWho… but now I think about going to see Roger and Pete performing TheWho’s music and when I watch any of their current performances on YOUTUBE I feel nothing but sadness because they sound Horrible.
I had SO MUCH FUN with the people, but the sound was SO BAD in the front. So bad. We were standing right in front of Pete, but we could not hear him.
Thank you, $25 concert week tickets for this show!