Roger and Ken Russell tape their appearances on the Russell Harty show. Roger talks about wanting to go out on the road with the “‘orrible ‘oo” while Russell declares only The Who can lift England from its “weird, feeble state.” It is broadcast the following evening and clips are used in The Kids Are Alright.
Tommy: The Movie has its European premier at the Leicester Square Theatre in London. All The Who are present as well as Ken Russell, Robert Stigwood, Elton John, Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton, Lulu, David Essex, Rod Stewart and Britt Ekland. Capital Radio’s “Your Mother Wouldn’t Like It” broadcasts live from the theatre foyer. Tommy programmes,… Read More »1975-03-26
ABC broadcasts a Wide World Special with interviews conducted on the 19th from the Tommy: The Movie premiere in Los Angeles
John and his band The Ox play in St. Louis, Missouri opening for Joe Walsh
John and his band The Ox play Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois supporting J. Geils Band and James Cotton
John and his band The Ox play the Indiana Fairgrounds Coliseum in Indianapolis opening for Joe Walsh
The soundtrack to Tommy: The Movie is released in the U.K. Melody Maker gives the album one of its few favorable reviews. The LP does not perform as well as in the U.S., peaking at #21
Roger’s daughter, Willow Amber, is born at Pembury Hospital, Kent
John and his band The Ox play Chicago’s Aire Crown Theater opening for Joe Walsh
Tommy: The Movie has its Los Angeles premiere at Mann’s Wilshire Theater. Pete, Keith, John, Ann-Margret, Tina Turner, Elton John and Robert Stigwood attend. All are interviewed by David Frost for an ABC Wide World Special. Other celebrities interviewed by Army Archerd going into the theater or the afterwards party held at the Studio One… Read More »1975-03-19