Kit Lambert brings in the Guardian’s rock critic Nik Cohn to listen to rehearsals of the song “Pinball Wizard” inspired by his love for the table-top game. Accompanying him is the young woman who is the subject of his book Arfur: Teenage Pinball Queen.
The Who begin another five days at IBC Studios working on Tommy.
Pete is working in his home studio when Delia DeLeon calls him to tell him of Meher Baba’s death.
It was Pete’s intention to finish the Who’s rock opera, then make a pilgrimage to India to finally meet his avatar, Meher Baba. He misses his chance as Meher Baba passes on, or “drops his body” in his followers’ words.
The Who wrap up rehearsals at the Whitehall Theatre
The Who continue rehearsals at Whitehall Theater
The Who begin five days of rehearsals at the Whitehall Theatre
Roger is fined £11 at Luton for minor motoring offenses
The Who were scheduled to play King’s College in London.
Melody Maker looks back at the years “Blind Date” features and includes Leapy Lee’s review of Magic Bus.