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1969-04-19

    New Musical Express contains the article: “Moon: drummer extraordinaire”

    Melody Maker article "Why the Who aren't 'pop' anymore" from April 1, 1969

    1969-04-19

      Melody Maker has the article: “Why The Who aren’t pop anymore” with quotes from Pete and Keith. Pete declares, “I feel anti-pop now. I don’t call our music ‘pop’ any more. It would be nice to be in a pop industry where music with meaning sells, but that happens so rarely.”

      The Who miming on The Tom Jones Show recorded on April 16, 1969

      1969-04-16

        The Who are at Elstree Studio Centre in Borehamwood to record an appearance on “This Is…Tom Jones”. They mime to a newly recorded instrumental track of “Pinball Wizard” with live vocals by Roger. It is first broadcast in the U.S. on the 18th and in Britain on the 20th

        Image from the New York Times for an article titled "' All You Need Is Love. Love Is All You Need.' So writes a rock poet. But is that poetry" from April 13, 1969

        1969-04-13

          The New York Times Magazine contains literary criticism of rock lyrics. One song discussed is “Substitute”.

          1969-04-13

            The Who attend the Melody Maker Pollwinners concert at the Royal Festival Hall in London

            1969-04-12

              Keith gets his chance to rate records without knowing who recorded them in the Melody Maker article: “Blind Date: Keith Moon”

              Swedish "Pinball Wizard" backed with "Dogs Part Two" single

              1969-04-12

                “Pinball Wizard” enters the Dutch charts where it will ultimately peak at #12.

                1969-04-11

                  Pete is interviewed at BBC Studio 2, Kensington House, Richmond Way, West London. He describes the plot of Tommy in a little over a minute. It is released 31 years later on the BBC Sessions bonus disc

                  1969-04-11

                    The Who continue rehearsing their new Tommy-centered act at the Community Centre, Westcott Crescent in Hanwell

                    1969-04-10

                      The Who continue rehearsing their new Tommy-centered act at the Community Centre, Westcott Crescent in Hanwell