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1965-10-13

    Variety reports that “The Who lead singer Roger Daltry may quit the group”.

    1965-09-25

      A Pete interview appears in Melody Maker. “Now I listen to Kenny Burrel, Wes Montgomery, most of the guitarists’ guitarists although I can’t use anything they do.”

      1965-09-23

        Pete has a rude awakening after going out drinking with some locals. “They invited me back to their flat for the night but when I woke up the next morning there was a policeman standing by the bed and it was then I discovered they’d all gone and it wasn’t their place at all.” Pete… Read More »1965-09-23

        1965-09-18

          Keith is interviewed by Melody Maker. “Yes, I do play very loudly and use the drums to their full extent. I keep very close with the bass player, who is just as extrovert in playing as I am. I try to get a jerky complicated beat, especially between my bass drum and snare drum.” The… Read More »1965-09-18

          1965-09-15

            Half the equipment stolen from The Who’s van on the 2nd is recovered during a police raid on a Morden, Surrey flat but The Who still can’t get it back as it is held for evidence

            1965-09-10

              Life magazine prints an article on The Beatles. Ringo, asked if The Beatles are a “pop-art” band, says that would be The Who. “It’s a new group. When they play they slowly smash their instruments to bits.”

              1965-09-02

                While trying to buy a guard dog for their van at the Battersea Dogs’ Home, the Who’s van is stolen from the parking lot. The van is soon recovered but with a door and £5,000 of equipment missing.

                1965-08-28

                  Melody Maker runs an article called “The Price Of Pop Art” detailing The Who’s insane level of expenditures. The article also claims Pete has amassed 9 guitars while living on the dole. The numbers in the article, later re-printed in the book Rock Dreams, are largely fabricated by The Who’s management.