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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
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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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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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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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
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
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
Yes it's sore to watch now as its incredibly dated but it's an iconic piece of musical movie history.
And John used two different basses.
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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!!
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!
Concert of the day
On this date in 1980 The Who played The Forum in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Thanks, once again, to Marc Starcke for allowing us to share his collection of photos from this show!
Photos @GSL and David Taylor
Montreal forum was the greatest arena for concerts No bad seats I’ll never forget the buzz around the city b4 and after the show
Superbe photos ☮️🤙
Michel Bourque
The Who’s Very first appearance in Philadelphia… What an amazing show it was !🥁🇺🇸
Song of the day
On this date in 1971 Mike Heron released his album Smiling Men with Bad Reputations. One track, "Warm Heart Pastry," has the guitar, bass and drums credited to "Tommy and the Bijoux." In reality they are Pete, Keith and Ronnie Lane.
You can listen to "Warm Heart Pastry" on YouTube here:
Concert of the day
On May 7, 1971 The Who played the Top Rank Suite in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
Photos courtesy of thewho.ch (first 2) and Globe Photos inc (last)
(I was There)
I could afford 50p I reckon 🤣😁
Yes I’d be happy to let you add this to your Data Base
Poster from the dressing room courtesy of Jimmy Hubbard.
Photos of the day (#2)
On May 7, 1967 The Who play a late show at MFF-Stadion in Malmö.
The performance sparks a "fan-crush" as attendees rush the stage during the opening song "Substitute," only to be shoved back by police. At least 20 fans have to be carried out, some unconscious.
The Who will not return to Sweden for five years.
Thanks again to Marc Starcke for allowing us to share his collection of scans from the book "The Who in Sweden" by Olle Lundin
what's the concert date & location where pete kicked a policeman below the belt on the stage?
Saw Roger on Monday here in San Diego.
Great pictures!! ✌️❤️🎶👊🏻💥
i have this great book !!
JAG var där Fullt Ös Kanon!!!!
Photos of the day
On May 7, 1967 The Who played an early show at Sommarlust in Folkets Park, Kristianstad
Thanks to Marc Starcke for allowing us to share his collection of scans from the book "The Who in Sweden" by Olle Lundin
My favorite band! ✌️❤️🎶👊🏻💥
Thank You Very Much Marc!!
Ad of the day
On May 7, 1966 The Who play the National Stadium in Dublin, Ireland
Image courtesy of Max Ker-Seymer
"The Great Mod Band was The Who." -Nik Cohn
Ad of the day
On May 7, 1965 The Who played the Raith Ballroom in Kirkcaldy, Fifeshire, Scotland
Box set of the day
One May 6, 2016 The Polydor Singles Box 1975-2015 was released
excellent set!
I love it. But it sadly has the Album mix of I Can See For Miles instead of the Original 7“ mix.
Was this a CD or vinyl release?
Have it!
I got them all 😍 the only downpoint is they didn't use picture sleeves but original UK company sleeves
Concert of the day
On May 6, 2016 The Who played the SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
For more information visit our friends at petetownshend.net here:
petetownshend.net/gigography/the-who-hits-50-tour/the-who-at-saskatoon-sasktel-centre
You can also check out the "backstage blog" for this show at The Who's official site here: www.thewho.com/backstage-blog/may-6-2016-saskatoon-saskatel-centre/
And for even more photos try here: thestarphoenix.com/gallery/0506-gallery-who/
And, of course, you can find the setlist at The Who Concert Guide here: www.thewholive.net/concert/index.php?id=2087.
The Who at Saskatoon - SaskTel Centre
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The Who performed in Saskatoon at the SaskTel Centre on May 6, 2016. Check out the photo gallery, setlist, videos, articles and reviews for the show!