Derek Johnson gets a sneak listen to The Who’s new single in New Musical Express: “It’s a job to get your teeth into the melody at the outset, but the frequently repeated chorus has a quick-to-register tune that you’ll all be whistling before long. It’s extremely well harmonised, employing falsettos and counterpoint with discretion and… Read More »1967-04-15
The Who get a beer buzz visiting the Löwenbräu Brewery in Munich. They are photographed raising a pint by Dezo Hoffman. Hoffman also shoots promotional photos of The Who “playing” in the woods while Stanley and Morphet film their antics.
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
Mono mixes of “Pictures of Lily” and “Doctor, Doctor” were completed
Roger is interviewed for the BBCs German Service show “Hit ’67”
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.
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
The Who are in IBC studios in London recording “Pictures of Lily” and “Doctor, Doctor”.
Billboard lists “Happy Jack” hitting its German chart peak at #3.
The Barron Knights release the single “Lazy Fat People” in the UK