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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

During the afternoon Keith and The Who are photographed outside the Holiday Inn which is advertising the fact that Keith is this day 21 years old. Keith then stops by WTAC-AM to bring birthday cake to the local DJ’s.

Melody Maker carries a fullpage ad for Marshall – “The Sound of Success” featuring The Who

The Who were supposed to play a headlining show at The Big Moose Showcase in Lorain, Ohio. It is canceled by Dick Clark, who didn’t want The Who appearing near Cleveland so close to the Herman’s Hermits date on the 31st.

Who manager Kit Lambert is that day at Columbia Recording Studio in Hollywood, California mixing the mono masters for “Mary Anne With The Shaky Hand” (U.S. single version), “Summertime Blues,” “Someone’s Coming” and “Relax.”

The Who fly to Chattanooga, Tennessee. The flight turns into a nightmare as one of the plane’s engines catches on fire. The plane nose-dives before righting and lands in Chattanooga on a foam-covered runway. Supposedly, Pete writes the song “Glow Girl” while waiting to land. As soon as their hands stop shaking, The Who are… Read More »1967-08-15

The Marine Broadcasting Act becomes law making it illegal to operate offshore “pirate” radio stations like Radio London.

Pete and John go to the Ambassador to catch Jimi Hendrix’s set.

Billboard reports that Atco is re-releasing “Substitute” backed with “Waltz For A Pig” to capitalize on The Who’s tour. The 17 month-old single doesn’t work as it again fails to hit the U.S. charts.