The Who were scheduled to appear at the 1er Internationval Festival de Pop Music at the Palais des Sports, Porte de Versailles, Paris 15ème, France. but as Keith was still in hospital recuperating from his hernia operation and with no replacement drummer to take his place the group had to cancel. Appearing were Herbert Leonard,… Read More »1967-06-01
The Who’s management purchase “1 Case containing 1 Gross Y.2. Smoke Generators” from Brock’s Crystal Palace Fireworks, Ltd
The Who were back at De Lane Lea studios
“Pictures of Lily” enters Sweden’s Kvällstoppen charts and peaks at #11.
The Who are at City of London Studios
“Pictures of Lily” is a hot topic in Disc and Music Echo with Ray Davies stepping up to defend the song from being dirty. “I’m sure Pete Townshend would be most upset if he was told ‘Pictures of Lily’ was a dirty song.” Roger is a little more coy in an interview in the same… Read More »1967-05-20
“Lily isn’t pornographic, say Who” is the headline in New Musical Express.
“Pictures of Lily” hits its U.K. chart peak at #4.
Pete records an interview for the BBC overseas radio programme Dateline London
Paul McCartney is hanging out with Keith Moon and Eric Burdon at the Bag O’Nails club in London.