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1967-04-29

    Disc reports that The Who will play the Monterey International Pop Festival

    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.