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1966-09-17

    Disc and Music Echo says The Who are halfway through recording their new album

    1966-09-17

      Roger is interviewed in the Record Mirror and says The Who have already recorded the tracks “So Sad About Us,” “Heat Wave” and his favorite track “Disguises,” all intended for The Who’s forthcoming LP. Pete reviews The Beach Boys’ landmark album Pet Sounds in the same issue of Record Mirror. Despite his recent remarks (2011),… Read More »1966-09-17

      1966-09-16

        “The mute Who speaks up about the others” is New Musical Express’ title for an interview with John.

        1966-09-13

          The Who record a radio appearance for the BBC Light Programme Saturday Club at The Playhouse performing “I’m A Boy,” “Disguises,” “Heatwave” “So Sad About Us,” and a cover of the Lovin’ Spoonful’s “On The Road Again.” Speaking of being on the road, Pete announces on the show that the soon-commencing U.K. theatre tour will… Read More »1966-09-13

          1966-09-13

            The San Jose, California garage band, Count Five, releases their first album Psychotic Reaction with covers of two Who songs, “My Generation” and “Out In The Street.” They are believed to be America’s first recorded Who covers and begin the long-lasting influence of The Who on the U.S. garage and punk rock sound. Listen to… Read More »1966-09-13

            1966-09-11

              Keith has his car stolen stolen from outside his home. Police would find it the next day. The incident would be reported in the Kensington Post on the 16th

              1966-09-10

                Melody Maker prints an article describing the August recording session

                1966-09-10

                  Disc magazine reports that The Who’s next recording will be the new Pete composition “King Rabbit.”

                  1966-09-10

                    Brunswick’s “spoiler” Who single “The Kids Are Alright” reaches its U.K. chart peak at #41

                    1966-09-03

                      Ronnie Lane of Mod band The Small Faces reviews “I’m A Boy” in Blind Date in Melody Maker: “I missed the beginning, can you put it on again? It’s The Who, isn’t it? I recognized the backing but it didn’t sound like them vocally, although it does if you’ve heard the LP. Yeah! I like… Read More »1966-09-03