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1980-07-09

    It is reported that Pete wants to publish a book of erotic short stories. This is the first mention of the book that will emerge five years later as Horse’s Neck.

    1980-06-26

      Rolling Stone magazine features an interview with Pete as well as a cover featuring Pete

      1980-06-24

        Simon Townshend appears in court and is fined £15 for vandalism

        1980-06-21

          “Let My Love Open The Door” reaches the British charts.

          1980-06-21

            Billboard carries a photo of Roger at the preview of ‘McVicar” the previous month at Cannes

            1980-06-14

              Record Mirror carries an ad for Pete’s “Let My Love Open The Door” which features “Classified” and “Greyhound Girl” on the b-side

              1980-06-14

                Pete’s solo single “Let My Love Open The Door” backed with “And I Moved” hits the U.S. charts

                1980-06-01

                  The Who Anthology, a collection of Who songs in sheet music form, is published in the U.K.

                  1980-05-12

                    The Who are on the cover of People magazine   Transcript (Not verified): THE WHO AND PETE TOWNSHEND FACE A TOUR — AND THEIR FEARS AFTER CINCINNATI Photo caption: Still rocking after 16 years, Townshend, The Who’s brooding genius, contemplates the endless road in a Vancouver rail yard. Photographs by Harry Benson Photo caption: The… Read More »1980-05-12

                    Ad for Pete Townshend's "Empty Glass" album from Billboard magazine on May 10, 1980

                    1980-05-10

                      Billboard magazine features a full page ad for Pete Townshend’s “Empty Glass” album