2011-05-13
Roger Daltrey gives in impromptu concert aboard the Queen Mary 2 during its passage from England to New York City
Roger Daltrey gives in impromptu concert aboard the Queen Mary 2 during its passage from England to New York City
Pete’s literary agent, Ed Victor, begins shopping Pete’s autobiography to publishers. The proposed title is Pete Townshend: Who He?
Pete Townshend makes #47 in The Sunday Times Fifty Richest British People in music. They estimate his personal wealth at £40m
Roger announces that he will be touring Tommy with a solo band. Pete says he won’t be coming along but “will be there in spirit.”
The History Channel series “Pawn Stars” entitled “Pom Pom Pawn” features someone selling an autographed photo of The Who.
Former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson announces his run for the U.S. Presidency. “I look at the rest of the field running for President, and that song by The Who comes to mind. Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss.”
The press reports that Roger Daltrey is fronting an online petition to maintain herbal remedies against an EU ban
Pete Townshend appears with many other celebrities in a video appealing for aid for victims of the earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand
Roger performs Tommy as part of his week of Teenage Cancer Trust concerts. Pete comes out to perform “The Acid Queen” on solo acoustic guitar, then rejoins the band at the end for “Baba O’Riley”.
Pete Townshend is photographed for Intelligent Life magazine in London, England