1994-04-29
Roger Daltrey and Pete’s brother Simon Townshend perform “Baba O’Riley” and “Summertime Blues” at a memorial concert for Mick Ronson and the Hammersmith Odeon in London
Roger Daltrey and Pete’s brother Simon Townshend perform “Baba O’Riley” and “Summertime Blues” at a memorial concert for Mick Ronson and the Hammersmith Odeon in London
An exhibit of photos taken by Pete Townshend’s old art school friend Tom Wright is held at The Center for American History at The University of Texas in Austin. Wright was The Who’s official photographer from mid-1967 through 1968. The exhibit continues through April 29th
The New York Times Magazine in advance of the release of the 30 Years Of Maximum R&B boxset carries an article on The Who
Lightning Jack a comedy western starring Paul Hogan and Cuba Gooding Jr. is released.
The Who’s Tommy wins the 1993 Grammy for Best Musical Show.
Roger’s 50th birthday, he receives a letter informing him that he has a daughter named Kim Binks that he has never met and she has given birth to his grandchild, Liam. Kim’s mother is Lydia, a woman Roger lived with for a short time in the 1960’s and now only vaguely remembers.
Pete, Roger and John Entwistle are reunited, somewhat, at Carnegie Hall as part of “Daltrey Sings Townshend: A Celebration”
Pete, Roger and John Entwistle are reunited, somewhat, at Carnegie Hall as part of “Daltrey Sings Townshend: A Celebration,” an all-star-assisted Roger performance of Pete’s songs with an orchestra led by Michael Kamen.
Roger and his wife Heather attend a performance of the play Blood Brothers at the Music Box theater in New York.
The Iron Man theatrical production in London closes “with tickets still selling well”.