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1983-12-09

    Pete attends the ARMS benefit at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York

    1983-12-07

      Warner Brothers terminates The Who’s contract

      1983-11-26

        Billboard magazine reports that Roger has signed with WEA International and that his new album will be coming out in January

        1983-11-17

          John attends the grand opening of the “Hippodrome Club” in London. Also in attendance were Eric Clapton, Roger Waters, Kenney Jones and Bill Wyman

          1983-10-22

            Roger gives an interview to the Times (London)

            1983-06-13

              Pete and his wife Karen are reportedly photographed

              1983-03-12

                Billboard magazine carries an ad for Pete’s “Scoop”

                Cover of New Musical Express magazine from March 12, 1983

                1983-03-12

                  Pete is interviewed by Paul Morley in New Musical Express. Pete hints at what is to come: “I was double dealing with the band for a long time. I was in the band, I was making money with the band, I was still using the band as a vehicle for my songs, living off the… Read More »1983-03-12

                  1983-02-09

                    The judge presiding over the Cincinnati concert case allows an appeal over the earlier decision to rule out punitive damages.

                    Pete Townshend receiving a a Lifetime Achievement Award at the BRIT Awards on February 8. 1983

                    1983-02-08

                      Pete wins a Lifetime Achievement Award at the BRIT Awards at the Grosvenor House, London.