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1966-06-29

    The Who were scheduled to perform at the Sheffield University Arts Festival.

    1966-06-27

      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

      1966-06-25

        Billboard reports that “Substitute” is at #4 in Australia.

        1966-06-14

          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.

          Back cover of the June 8, 1966 issue of Jackie magazine featuring Roger Daltrey

          1966-06-08

            Jackie magazine features Roger Daltrey on the back cover

            1966-06-06

              The Who head on to Denmark flying into Copenhagen.

              1966-06-04

                Melody Maker carries a story about Pete’s recent car accident and speculates that The Who will play Shea Stadium.

                1966-06-03

                  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