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1971-11-20

    The Who sponsor a Mini Cooper S in the Daily Mirror Rally of Great Britain.

    1971-11-18

      The Who fly to New York to rehearse for their second U.S. tour of 1971.

      1971-11-13

        Richie Havens’ LP The Great Blind Degree hits the U.S. charts.

        1971-11-12

          “Baba O’Riley” peaks at #11 on Netherland’s Hilversum Top 30.

          1971-10-30

            MCA/Decca’s choice for the next Who single, “Behind Blue Eyes” backed with “My Wife,” appears on the U.S. charts. It peaks at #34 in the Billboard charts and #24 in the Cash Box charts.

            1971-10-23

              John’s single with “My Size” and “I Believe In Everything” is released in the U.S.

              1971-10-23

                John’s first solo LP Smash Your Head Against The Wall hits the U.S. charts peaking at #126

                Cover of The Who's "Who's Next" album

                1971-09-28

                  Who’s Next enters the Kvällstoppen Swedish sales chart where it will peak at #14.

                  1971-09-25

                    The production master for The Who’s next album, Meaty, Beaty, Big and Bouncy, is compiled at Apple Studios.

                    1971-09-25

                      In Melody Maker, Pete calls for the audience to become more involved with the performers. He also believes that although the equipment may change, rock will stay pretty much the same. In the same issue a fan attacks The Who for their high ticket prices calling them capitalists hiding behind a banner of anti-materialism. The… Read More »1971-09-25