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Billboard article from March 15, 1969

1969-03-15

    Billboard reports that the forthcoming 45rpm release of “Pinball Wizard” will be Decca Records’ first single released in stereo

    Cover of Disc and Music Echo from February 22, 1969

    1969-02-22

      Disc magazine reports that Pete sat in during recent Small Faces’ recording sessions

      Rolling Stone magazine article "Who Finishing Rock Opera" from February 15, 1969

      1969-02-15

        Rolling Stone magazine publishes an article entitled “Who Finishing Rock Opera”

        Cover of Down Beat magazine from February 6, 1969

        1969-02-06

          Down Beat magazine prints the article “The Who: an appreciation,” in which Harvey Pekar declares The Who second only to The Beatles. This is the same Harvey Pekar who will later author the American Splendor comic.

          Melody Maker article entitled "Who Have New Single Released" from February 1, 1969

          1969-02-01

            Melody Maker carries an article entitled “Who Have New Single Released” saying “Pinball Wizard” will be released within the next four weeks.

            1969-02-01

              New Musical Express reports The Who have rejected a spot on The Tom Jones Show because the money isn’t right and the programme isn’t in keeping with their image.

              Article from Go Magazine - "The Who plan new TV Pop Opera"

              1969-01-17

                Go magazine carries an article: “The Who plan new tv pop opera” about a plan to film “Deaf Dumb and Blind Boy” for television.

                1968-11-30

                  Pete tells Disc magazine that his new opera will feature orchestration.

                  1968-11-16

                    Melody Maker carries a brief review of The Who’s November 8 concert in Walthamstow.

                    1968-11-16

                      New Musical Express carries the article “Pete Townshend keeps The Who live.“