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1967-04-15

    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 at the Lowenbrau brewery on April 13, 1967

    1967-04-13

      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 article from April 8, 1967

      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

        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.

              April 4, 1967 article from the Village Voice

              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”.

                  Billboard magazine's German music chart for April 1, 1967

                  1967-04-01

                    Billboard lists “Happy Jack” hitting its German chart peak at #3.

                    Baron Knights' "Fat Lazy People" single

                    1967-03-24

                      The Barron Knights release the single “Lazy Fat People” in the UK