The Who are scheduled to play a “Beat Dance” at the Winter Garden in Eastbourne but instead send a Robert Stigwood employee to read a telegram saying engine failure on their plane is to blame for their absence. Everyone gets a refund although there is no way to give one to three girls who won… Read More »1966-07-01
The Who were scheduled to perform at the Sheffield University Arts Festival.
Pete and co-manager Chris Stamp fly to New York City, the first trip by any member of The Who to America. Shortly after his arrival, Pete attends a luncheon for Herman’s Hermits who are beginning their 1966 U.S. tour. A reporter from Datebook magazine gets an interview from an irritable Pete while he is photographed… Read More »1966-06-27
Billboard reports that “Substitute” is at #4 in Australia.
The Who record preliminary versions of two new Pete compositions “Disguises” and a song from Pete’s first rock opera Quads, “I’m A Boy.” “Disguises” is rush mixed to be used the next day on the last episode of BBC-TV’s A Whole Scene Going.
Jackie magazine features Roger Daltrey on the back cover
The Who head on to Denmark flying into Copenhagen.
Melody Maker carries a story about Pete’s recent car accident and speculates that The Who will play Shea Stadium.
The Who arrive at a TV studio in Stockholm to appear on the Popside program for Sverige Television. Coming onstage busting through a Union Jack paper hoop, they mime performances of “Daddy Rolling Stone,” “It’s Not True,” “Bald Headed Woman,” “The Kids Are Alright,” “Substitute” and “My Generation” while standing on a ramp. The show… Read More »1966-06-03
The Who fly to Stockholm