1967-03-24
The Barron Knights release the single “Lazy Fat People” in the UK
The Barron Knights release the single “Lazy Fat People” in the UK
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.
The Who fly to New York
Lambert and Stamp release the first record on their label Track Records. Oddly enough, it isn’t a Who record, but rather “Purple Haze” by The Jimi Hendrix Experience. It goes all the way to #3.
John and his wife are photographed with a Bentley
Track Records launch party at the Speakeasy in London. Promo films of The Who, the Jimi Hendrix Experience and Jin’s Children are shown
David Magnus photographs fan Carole-Anne spending the day with John before attending that night’s Marquee Club show.
“Happy Jack” peaks at #4 on the German charts. It is The Who’s biggest singles hit in that country.
The Who return to London and head to De Lane Lea Music studio and to the Saville Theatre for rehearsals.
The Who are photographed by Luciano Minghetti for the Italian magazine “Giovani” (from the 16 March issue)