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1969-08-23

    “I’m Free” hits its peak on the Billboard charts at #37, holding that position the next week

    1969-08-22

      Keith begins an early celebration of his 23rd birthday and ends up breaking his foot after falling down the stairs

      Cover of The Who's "Tommy" album

      1969-08-18

        Tommy becomes The Who’s first album to be certified gold in the U.S. by the RIAA A Gold album represented $1 million in sales at wholesale value, around a third of the list price

        1969-08-16

          Thunderclap Newman’s “Something In The Air,” produced by Pete and with him on bass, hits the U.S. charts. It peaks at #37 in Billboard and #45 in Cash Box. You can watch Thunderclap Newman performing on Beat Club here

          1969-08-16

            The Who arrive by helicopter in Woodstock, New York for the Woodstock Festival. It is at this point that they are informed that the festival has been moved to Bethel, New York some forty miles away. The Who, along with Pete’s wife Karen and infant daughter Emma and Roger’s future wife Heather, set off by… Read More »1969-08-16

            1969-08-02

              Keith denies to Record Mirror that he plans to leave The Who.

              1969-07-19

                Three promotional singles from Tommy are sent out to radio stations in Britain

                1969-07-12

                  Rolling Stone magazine carries an interview with Pete on Tommy

                  1969-07-12

                    Melody Maker carries a couple of items on The Who