1967-04-08
Billboard carries the article: “Who in U.S. to show what, how they play.” It contains a photo of The Who with Decca Records executives
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1967-04-07
Mono mixes of “Pictures of Lily” and “Doctor, Doctor” were completed
1967-04-07
Roger is interviewed for the BBCs German Service show “Hit ’67”
1967-04-07
The Who, minus a tardy Keith, fly to Essen, Germany with their Track Records’ up-and-coming act John’s Children (featuring Marc Bolan on guitar) to serve as opening act. Also accompanying them are Pete’s friends Richard Stanley and Chris Morphet, hired to shoot promotional footage of the German tour. (Photo is from the Germany tour,… Read More »1967-04-07
1967-04-06
Richard Goldstein writes a lengthy article in The Village Voice on The Who’s March 28th Murray the K show. He concentrates on the group’s interaction with backstage groupies and the “shtick” of their instrument smashing. Of The Who’s sound he writes, “Theirs is a toy music, with massive drumming and a vocal that sounds as… Read More »1967-04-06
1967-04-05
The Who are in IBC studios in London recording “Pictures of Lily” and “Doctor, Doctor”.
1967-04-01
Billboard lists “Happy Jack” hitting its German chart peak at #3.
1967-03-24
Jeff Beck releases his first solo single “Hi Ho Silver Lining.” The b-side, “Beck’s Bolero,” features Keith on drums from the time in 1966 when he was considering leaving The Who. Pete, out clubbing with Keith, becomes very upset when he hears the track and Keith confesses to playing on it. You can listen to… Read More »1967-03-24
1967-03-24
The Barron Knights release the single “Lazy Fat People” in the UK
1967-03-23
The Who attend the dress rehearsal for the Murray the K shows. The stage hands think something has gone horribly wrong at the end of The Who’s set, then applaud after they realize The Who’s equipment-destroying is part of their act.