Pete writes to Who manager Bill Curbishley saying he needs time off. Bill writes back the next day: “I feel it is definitely for the best, and I think you need a complete break of two or three months. Some sailing, tennis, sunshine wouldn’t go amiss, and no dope, booze or [nighclubbing]. No London or… Read More »1981-09-24
Billboard magazine publishes a massive advertising section dedicated to The Who with messages from labels, management and even Paul and Linda McCartney
Face Dances is certified platinum by the RIAA.
Early in the month Pete nearly dies at The Club for Heroes, a trendy nightspot where the elite old guard meet the new synth bands ruling the pop charts. Partying with Paul Weller and Steve Strange, Pete goes to the bathroom and accepts an injection of heroin. He quickly passes out and is deposited in… Read More »1981-09-01
The Rolling Stones’ album Tattoo You is released. It features Pete on backing vocals on the track “Slave”.
John is reportedly in New York City having photos taken by Ebet Roberts
Many stories begin to circulate about Pete’s drinking, drug use and deteriorating health. In response, Pete writes a letter for publication in the Who’s News fanzine denying that he is ill, has marital problems, has given up on Meher Baba or is an alcoholic. The final lines are: “I still get upset when I hear… Read More »1981-07-30
Roger’s best-of collection The Best of Roger Daltrey enters the Dutch charts where it will peak at #29
The Who’s “Don’t Let Go The Coat” backed with “You” hits the U.S. charts
John is a guest on the Robert Klein Radio Show