Friday, April 30th, 1965
The Who play Town Hall in Trowbridge, Wiltshire.
"When The Who played Trowbridge, Townshend was adamant that the band should use their own sound system, despite the fact that the contract categorically stated that this could not happen. In the end, a compromise was reached. Alford agreed that the band could use their own set up but should their be any complaints from the audience that they couldn't hear anything, The Who would only be paid half their fee. Townshend surprisingly agreed. The Bridgwater Mercury's Mike Guy interviewed Pete Townshend backstage at their Town Hall gig. The interview was not published by the local paper. During the day of this gig, The Who collectively popped over to the local "Maynards" cafe for a cup of tea and a bacon sarnie. They were, apparently, arrogant and elusive. Eye witness Jane Lee says that were so "up themselves" that she was surprised that they managed to order anything!"
Source: http://toptwentyclub.blogspot.com/2009/09/artists-1965-january-to-june.html
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