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Ad for "Pictures of Lily" by The Who from the April 22, 1967 issue of New Musical Express magazine

1967-04-22

    New Musical Express carries a full page ad for “Pictures of Lily” as well as a review of the single titled “Intriguing Who: A Sure Hit!”

    1967-03-27

      Pete Townshend is interviewed by John Kriedl for Crawdaddy magazine. Photos by Peter Simon

      1967-03-18

        New Musical Express prints a Track Records press release that says The Who plan to release a series of EP’s on Track

        1967-02-27

          The second half of an interview with Pete in International Times is published. In it he discusses the art of auto-destruction and his ability to make social comments through pop songs.

          Melody Maker article from February 25, 1967

          1967-02-25

            Melody Maker reports that The Who will make their first trip to the United States on March 23rd to play the Murray The K shows in New York.

            Disc and Music Echo article "Who 'Brain' Plans Big Pop Opera" from February 18. 1967

            1967-02-18

              Disc and Music Echo features two mentions of The Who: an article titled “Who ‘Brain’ Plans Big Pop Opera” and another about the formation of Track Records.

              Billboard news from February 18, 1967

              1967-02-18

                Billboard reports that “Happy Jack” has hit #4 on the Norway charts, but drops from #7 to #9 in Holland. There is also a report that The Who may play in Sweden, Germany and the U.S.

                Cover of "International Times" magazine from February 13, 1967

                1967-02-13

                  The first half of an interview with Pete in International Times is published. The second half is published on the 27th. In it he discusses the art of auto-destruction and his ability to make social comments through pop songs.

                  February 11, 1967 Disc and Music Echo's article on Pete Townshend's Home

                  1967-02-11

                    Disc and Music Echo publishes an article entitled “Peek-a-Boo! – on the star’s hideaways” listing information on the homes of the stars, including Pete Townshend. The “Query Desk” also features a question about The Who. “Happy Jack” drops to 21st in the Top 50.

                    1967-02-05

                      News Of The World runs an expose called “Pop Stars and Drugs – Facts That Will Shock You.” The article claims that The Moody Blues hosted parties at which Pete and Ginger Baker openly took LSD.