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1970-11-08

    Keith sits in on congas at an East Of Eden gig at the Lyceum, London

    1970-11-03

      The Who are photographed by David Montgomery at his Edith Grove, Chelsea studio.

      1970-10-17

        New Musical Express’ cover features an ad for the “See Me, Feel Me” single

        1970-10-03

          Billboard magazine features an ad offering free posters to record dealers carrying The Who’s records

          1970-10-02

            The Pete-produced Thunderclap Newman LP Hollywood Dream is released. Despite a #1 hit single, the LP fails to chart in the U.K. In the U.S. it peaks at #161. It will be the group’s only LP release.

            1970-09-28

              In Senior Scholastic magazine, Vic Rauseo argues that Tommy is not trying to replace opera but it simply a new musical form.

              1970-09-28

                Over the next 3 days Pete writes out the scenario for The Who’s next project, the film Lifehouse. “OVERTURE: The farmers — Life — Beauty — Celebration, LIFEHOUSE: The City — Rock — Youth against finance — Individuals working for the whole, GLORIFICATION: They disappear — they triumph, leaving everyone behind.” He sends a copy… Read More »1970-09-28

                1970-09-26

                  “See Me Feel Me” backed with “Overture From Tommy” hits the U.S. charts. The 16-month old A-side is released to cash in on the popularity of the movie Woodstock and becomes one of The Who’s biggest U.S. hits reaching #12 in Billboard and #8 in Cash Box.

                  1970-09-24

                    Dick Fontaine premieres his film Double Pisces, Scorpio Rising at the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London. The soundtrack features Pete’s demo of “I Don’t Even Know Myself” as well as the otherwise unreleased instrumental “Piledriver.” The film is part of a screening of movies by the Tattooist group that also includes Richard Stanley’s music… Read More »1970-09-24

                    The Pete Townshend Page header from Melody Maker

                    1970-09-19

                      Melody Maker carries an article entitled “Doctor Who” about Keith sneaking into a hospital after hours to visit Who publicist Brian Sommerville. The issue also contains the 2nd “The Pete Townshend Page” called “Another fight in the playground.” Pete discusses the negative coverage of the 1970 Isle of Wight festival and also the idea of… Read More »1970-09-19