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ITV in the U.K. airs a special consisting of highlights from the 1979 Concerts For The People Of Kampuchea

Pete’s staff confronts him with bad news. He is ¬£500,000 in debt due to the combination of the recent purchase of a country estate and an unexpected printing bill at his publishing company. He is soon forced to sell off his barge company and The Magic Bus Bookstore (to Penguin Books) to raise cash.

Billboard magazine carried a feature entitled “The Lippmann+Rau Story” about concert promoters Fritz Rau and Horst Lippmann. It also featured ads from various people, including The Who.

Roger and Kenney Jones visit Chiswick Family Rescue Home. The group announced they are to give a Charity Concert at London’s Rainbow Theatre in aid of the home, run by Erin Pizzey for battered wives and children.

Pete attends a Rod Stewart concert at Wembley Arena in London

Pete’s “Rough Boys” backed with “Jools and Jim” hits the U.S. charts, peaking at #89 in Billboard and #99 in Cash Box.

The third single from Pete’s solo album Empty Glass, “A Little Is Enough” backed with “Cats In The Cupboard”, peaks at #72 in the U.S. Billboard charts. It reaches #89 in Cash Box

Pete’s “A Little Is Enough” backed with “Cats In The Cupboard” enters the U.S. charts where it peaks at #72 in Billboard and #89 in Cash Box.

Roger’s “Without Your Love” backed with “Say It Ain’t So Joe” & “Free Me” enters the British charts where it peaks at #55

Us magazine does an interview with Roger. He complains about the effect of touring on his nerves: “I’m edgy after I finish a tour. After weeks of being exposed to the din of loud music, all sounds play on my sensitivity. I can’t bear bells, shouting, even the hum of an electric razor. It takes… Read More »1980-09-30