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Friday, November 12, 1965
In the New Musical Express article "Smashing time costs Who fortune!" Roger is interviewed and says that the members of the band can't stand one another. My Generation reaches #3 in the NME top 30
Friday, November 12, 1965
The Who are at IBC Studio with Shel Talmy and record "Legal Matter", and "The Ox", an instrumental based on "Waikiki Run" by the Surfaris.
Saturday, November 12, 1966
Kit Lambert in Record Mirror says that The Who's next album and single will not be the first releases on Track Records because of "certain difficulties" and will be released on Reaction instead.
Saturday, November 12, 1966
Billboard reports that "I'm a Boy" has hit #4 in Norway.
Saturday, November 12, 1966
Billboard reports that two new Who EP's were released this week in France, The Kids Are Alright on Decca and I'm a Boy on Polydor.
Saturday, November 12, 1966
The Who are filmed holding an impromptu outdoor 5-song concert at the Duke of York's Barracks in the Kings Road for the NBC-TV (U.S.) show Today. Afterwards they are filmed running around Carnaby Street. The … More »
Saturday, November 12, 1966
Disc and Music Echo asks "What Do Star Think of Batman". "Penny Spins the Discs" features The Who, as do two different ads for their latest releases.
Tuesday, November 12, 1968
The Who were scheduled to play Sherwood Rooms in Nottingham
Wednesday, November 12, 1969
The Who play the second of two nights at the Boston Tea Party in Boston. Tony Williams' Lifetime is the opener Watch a video about the poster here
Friday, November 12, 1971
"Baba O'Riley" peaks at #11 on Netherland's Hilversum Top 30.
Monday, November 12, 1973
John Rowntree in Records and Recording calls Quadrophenia The Who's greatest lyrical achievement.
Monday, November 12, 1973
In Newsweek, Hubert Saal declares Quadrophenia to be one of rock's four great milestones. However, he also says Jesus Christ Superstar is another of those milestones.
Wednesday, November 12, 1975
Keith and Annette are photographed at Heathrow Airport
Saturday, November 12, 1983
Billboard magazine features a full page ad for Simon Townshend's new album "Sweet Sound"
Tuesday, November 12, 1985
Pete appears on "Late Night With David Letterman"
Tuesday, November 12, 1985
Pete holds an album release party at NBC Studios. A live radio broadcast is held during the party with Pete taking calls from listeners.
Tuesday, November 12, 1985
Pete appears on the syndicated show Entertainment This Week
Tuesday, November 12, 1996
The Who continue the first leg of their North American Quadrophenia tour with a performance at the Centrum in Worcester, Massachusetts with Ocean Colour Scene opening
Thursday, November 12, 1998
Newspapers report that Pete is reworking Lifehouse for presentation as part of the BBC's Millennium Project.
Friday, November 12, 1999
Goldfinger releases the EP Darrin's Coconut Ass with a cover of “The Kids Are Alright"
You can listen to it on YouTube here
You can listen to it on YouTube here
Friday, November 12, 1999
The Who play The House of Blues in Chicago, Illinois with Eddie Vedder's "C-Average" opening
Monday, November 12, 2001
John Entwistle appears in A Walk Down Abbey Road at Koseinenkin Hall in Osaka
Monday, November 12, 2001
Di-Rect release their CD Discover featuring a cover of "My Generation".
You can listen to it on YouTube here
You can listen to it on YouTube here
Tuesday, November 12, 2002
Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam talks to the Chicago Tribune about The Who continuing after John Entwistle's death. “I understand the people who criticize them for going on. But ultimately it's their choice, and the… More »
Friday, November 12, 2010
Roger says that he is considering a solo live album from his 2009 tour.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Roger and Pete address a packed lunchtime crowd at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C Pete would later blog about the event here
WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 12: The Who's Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend (R) pose for a photo at the National Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon on the University of California, Los Angeles Daltry/Townshend Teen & Young Adult Cancer Program at The National Press Club on November 12, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/WireImage)
Monday, November 12, 2012
Pete is interviewed on National Public Radio's Talk of the Nation
Pete Townshend at NPR HQ in Washington, D.C.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Roger and his daughter Rosie attend an after party celebrating the press night performance of 'Perfect Nonsense' at the The Royal Horseguards
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 12: Rosie Daltrey and Roger Daltrey attends an after party celebrating the press night performance of 'Perfect Nonsense' at the The Royal Horseguards on November 12, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Getty Images)
Monday, November 12, 2018
Pete attends the Rockers On Broadway 25th Anniversary Benefit Concert at Le Poisson Rouge in New York City
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 12: Musician Pete Townshend of The Who attends Rockers On Broadway 25th Anniversary Benefit Concert at Le Poisson Rouge on November 12, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Bobby Bank/Getty Images)