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The Harrow Observer carries an interview with Ivan Waterman

Drummer and future new age musician James Asher releases the single “Peppermint Lump” backed with “Breakfast In Naples” under the name Angie. The single features Pete on guitar and backing vocals. He is also pictured on the front and back of the single’s picture sleeve. The single fails to chart. James Asher is later hired… Read More »1979-08-24

Members of THE WHO and film cast attend the world premiere of “Quadrophenia”, a film based on the The Who’s 1973 album of the same name, at Plaza One Cinema in Lower Regent Street, London, UK. Pete Townshend is not recognized by the staff and asked to provide identification

The movie version of Quadrophenia goes into general release. Arriving just as the retro-Mod movement is reaching its peak in the U.K., Quadrophenia the movie becomes a cult favorite and provides a collection of iconic scenes that will have influence in Britain decades later. Sting begins his acting career with this movie and a host… Read More »1979-08-16

The British Phonographic Industry awards The Kids Are Alright soundtrack “silver” status.

Simon Frith writes an editorial for Melody Maker concerning The Who’s business dealings called “The Kids are all wrong.”

Pete performs an electric set at The Rainbow Theatre in London as part of the Rock Against Racism benefit. The band, Pete’s first of his own devising, consists of Kenney Jones, Tony Butler, John “Rabbit” Bundrick, Peter Hope-Evans and Neil Abbot. He premieres a new song, “Cats in the Cupboard”