The Merseybeats review “Zoot Suit” during a “Blind Date” blind listening session for Melody Maker. Aaron Banks: “Just a nice ordinary record.” Tony Crane: “I don’t particularly like it — it’s too ordinary.” Johnny Gustafson: “I don’t recognize the sound so it must be a new group. It’s well done but there’s nothing unusual about… Read More »1964-07-04
“Zoot Suit” backed with “I’m The Face” and listed as by “The High Numbers” is released on Fontana Records. Derek Johnson in New Musical Express says, “The High Numbers are highly topical with their novelty lyric about male attire, ‘Zoot Suit.’ Medium twister, but with an inconsequential tune. Harmonica leads into broken-beat unison vocal on… Read More »1964-07-03
The Who reportedly play Granby Halls in Leicester
Pete, Peter Meaden and Richard Barnes attend a Chuck Berry/Gene Vincent/Carl Perkins concert
Saturday Club featuring The Who is broadcast.
Jan and Dean’s LP “Dead Man’s Curve” hits the charts.
The Whitsun Bank Holiday riots between Mods and Rockers take place.
Tommy Tucker’s “Long Tall Shorty” is released.
The Who audition for Fontana Records
Keith’s first official date with The Who playing a girl’s 21st birthday party upstairs in a pub on the North Circular. John is amazed to see Keith tie his drums together with rope but understands when he sees him play. Photo not from this date