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
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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
1969-08-10
The Who fly to New York
1969-08-02
Keith denies to Record Mirror that he plans to leave The Who. Transcript: RECORD MIRROR, Week ending August 2, 1969 In spite of what you might read or hear in other publications, drummer Keith Moon is NOT leaving the Who. Keith is very upset and annoyed about the rumour, and spoke out openly.… Read More »1969-08-02
1969-07-19
Three promotional singles from Tommy are sent out to radio stations in Britain
1969-07-12
Melody Maker carries a couple of items on The Who
1969-07-12
Rolling Stone magazine carries an interview with Pete on Tommy
1969-07-11
The press reports that “two member of The Who pop group” were among those attending a recent “smoke in” at the Chelsea Drug Store. Later Keith accompanies “Legs” Larry Smith to a Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band show at the Van Dike Club in Devonport where he plays drums as “The Lone Arranger.”
1969-07-10
Pete writes the music of “Day of Silence” while undergoing a day of silence for Meher Baba. He writes the lyrics the next day so as not to break his vow.Originally released on Pete’s “Happy Birthday” album. It would later be released as a bonus track on the 2006 release of “Who Came First”.Listen to… Read More »1969-07-10
1969-07-10
Keith accompanies “Legs” Larry Smith to a Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band show at the Locarno, Bristol where he plays drums as “The Lone Arranger.”