1997-10-13
The Ford Motor Company in the U.S. begins using The Who’s original recording of “I Can’t Explain” in a commercial for the Ford Taurus.
Other
1997-09-23
Geoff Moore & The Distance release their gospel album Threads featuring a cover of “I’m Free.” You can watch a video for the song on YouTube here
1997-09-17
John joins Mountain onstage at the Shepherd’s Bush Empire to play “You Really Got Me” during the encore
1997-09-14
Pete unveils a “blue plaque” commemorating Jimi Hendrix in London. Jeff Beck is also invited but doesn’t attend
1997-09-13
Van-pires, a cartoon/live-action show featuring a main theme and songs by The John Entwistle Band, premiers on the U.S. Fox network.
1997-09-01
Pete initiates meetings with future wife Rachel Fuller in order to hire her as an orchestrator, “or that was what I told myself.”
1997-08-24
Roger hosts part one of the documentary Pirate Tales on TBS. Part two airs on the 31st. It is later issued on VHS.
1997-08-12
Blockbuster releases Ringo Starr and His Third All-Starr Band Volume 1 CD featuring performances by John Entwistle and a version of “Boris The Spider.”
1997-07-25
VH1 premieres an hour-long overview called The Who: Legends narrated by Levon Helm.
1997-07-22
The punk band Hi-Standard releases the CD Angry Fist with a cover of “The Kids Are Alright.” You can listen to it on YouTube here