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Disc and Music Echo's "Sound of the Stars" announcement from April 23, 1966

1966-04-23

    The first issue of the magazine Disc and Music Echo hits the stands. It includes information on obtaining the “Sounds of The Stars” disc that contains a short interview with Pete. This issue also includes a quick description of The Who’s current tour with Spencer Davis titled “Who-ha! Spencer tour a hit”. Roger is also… Read More »1966-04-23

    Record Mirror article from April 23, 1966

    1966-04-23

      Record Mirror comes out with an interview with Kit Lambert who says The Who’s legal matter is keeping them from recording another album.

      Melody Maker article on John Entwistled from April 16, 1966

      1966-04-16

        John is interviewed in the Melody Maker. The article is called “At last! Entwistle’s silence is broken” There is also a brief article about The Who’s current tour with The Spencer Davis Group. In addition, Substitute is #4 in the Pop 50

        The Who's Substitute on the Reaction label from 1966

        1966-04-10

          “Substitute” peaks at #2 on Radio London’s Fab 40

          Keith Moon and John Entwistle having breakfast on April 9, 1966

          1966-04-09

            Hugh Vanes photographs Pete having an elegant breakfast while perusing the latest NME…then shoots John and Keith sharing fags and brekkies at the diner The Boiling Kettle

            The Who's "Substitute" single from the Netherlands

            1966-04-09

              “Substitute” enters the Dutch charts while “My Generation” reaches its peak at #13 in the Detroit, Michigan area.

              Pete Townshend carrying a tire on April 8, 1966

              1966-04-08

                The Who travel by van to Leeds for a meet ‘n’ greet at Vallances Records. Photographer Hugh Vanes accompanies the band and photographs Pete carrying a tyre for the van.

                1966-04-07

                  The Who tele-record an appearance miming “Substitute” for Top of the Pops

                  News clipping describing the events of April 4, 1966

                  1966-04-04

                    A judge grants another interim injunction brought by The Who’s former producer Shel Talmy preventing The Who from releasing any further recordings anywhere unless they are produced by Talmy and released by U.S. Decca/Brunswick. The Who’s management New Action Ltd. agrees to try to reach a settlement upon the first adjournment. Shortly after the above… Read More »1966-04-04

                    Ad in Billboard magazine from April 2, 1966

                    1966-04-02

                      An ad appears in the U.S. publication Billboard announcing the release of “Substitute” backed with “Waltz For A Pig” on the Atco label. This is the short version of “Substitute” with a re-recorded vocal in which the phrase “I look all white but my dad was black” is replaced with “I try walking forward but… Read More »1966-04-02