1971-05-22
Pete’s face appears in an experimental movie by Peter Gidal called Heads
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1971-05-11
The Who complete recording “Song Is Over” at Olympic Studios in London. Also recorded this month and early the next are “Baba O’Riley,” “Love Ain’t For Keeping,” “My Wife,” “Behind Blue Eyes,” “Let’s See Action,” “When I Was a Boy,” and “Pure And Easy.” Listen to “Song is Over” on YouTube here
1971-05-08
Melody Maker interviews John about his new solo album. If anyone has this issue, please share!!
1971-05-08
Record Mirror interviews Roger about the collapse of the Lifehouse project.
1971-05-07
Mike Heron releases his album Smiling Men with Bad Reputations. One track, “Warm Heart Pastry,” has the guitar, bass and drums credited to “Tommy and the Bijoux.” In reality they are Pete, Keith and Ronnie Lane. You can listen to “Warm Heart Pastry” on YouTube here
1971-05-02
Another attempt at the Lifehouse Project was scheduled at the Young Vic but apparently The Who cancelled the date, ending Pete’s first attempt to bring his multi-media, rock-revitalizing, science-fiction epic to fruition.
1971-04-28
The Seattle Opera premiers its version of Tommy at The Moore Theatre.
1971-04-25
The Who return to the Young Vic Theatre in London to rehearse for the next day’s recording.
1971-04-24
Pete and Karen’s 2nd daughter, Aminta Alice, is born
1971-04-23
The Rolling Stones’ album Sticky Fingers, featuring uncredited background vocals by Pete on “Sway,” is released in the U.K. You can listen to “Sway” on youtube here