The Who return to London after two months in North America. John borrows $100 to fly home first class. Two months of touring opening for The Herman’s Hermits paid The Who $40,000. By the time they return home they have burned through all that and are now $5000 in debt. Chris Stamp invites Pete to… Read More »1967-09-17
Around this date, on their way back to England, The Who stop in Las Vegas. While there, Pete writes the song “Tattoo” as well as the unreleased tunes “Boats Are Coming In” and “Touring Inside U.S.”, the latter featuring a quote of The Beach Boys’ “Surfin’ U.S.A.”
Chris Stamp tells Disc magazine that Pete’s new rock opera “Rael” will either be The Who’s next single in Britain or will appear on the new album they plan to release in October.
Around this time Tom Wright takes The Who in their psychedelic regalia to Griffith Park to shoot a series of promotional photos.
In Melody Maker, Chris Welch rates seven guitarists and declares Pete’s influence on other British rock groups “imponderable.
The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown’s first single “Devil’s Grip,” is released in the U.K. on Track. It features an associate production credit for Pete. You can listen to it on YouTube here
Bill Kerby of the Los Angeles Free Press interviews Roger. Kerby says, “If I were an agent, I wouldn’t book Jesus Christ doing a guest set with The Beatles to come on after The Who.
The Who get a short break before the end of the tour and head to Los Angeles, staying at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Their manager, Kit Lambert, spends his spare time tweaking “I Can See For Miles” and “Rael” at Gold Star Studios in Los Angeles.
Billboard reports that Mayte Gaos of Mexico has recorded “Happy Jack” under the title “Jack el feliz”.
The night that follows the show becomes one of the most famous and notorious nights in The Who’s history. Unfortunately the reality doesn’t quite match the legend. Premier Drums and Decca Records provide a cake for a celebration of Keith’s 21st birthday at the Holiday Inn. The revelries turn into a food fight with the… Read More »1967-08-23