2003-03-19
Roger attends the funeral for his friend, the British pop star Adam Faith
Roger attends the funeral for his friend, the British pop star Adam Faith
A tribute CD to the late George Harrison, Songs From The Material World, is released with the Steve Luongo band Torque covering “Here Comes The Sun.” Using an archival John bass performance, the track is credited to “John Entwistle.”
Roger makes headlines during an interview on Virgin Radio when he describes the investigation into an alleged connection between Pete Townshend and child pornography on the Internet as a “witch hunt” and “the worst thing I have ever had to deal with in my life.”
Roger Daltrey begins radio appearances in Britain discussing the upcoming Teenage Cancer Trust concerts
The soundtrack to Shanghai Knights is released with both “Magic Bus” and “My Generation” by The Who
The Scotsman reports that John Entwistle’s last steady companion Lisa Pritchett-Johnson has been told she must vacate John’s home as the family plans to sell it
Sotheby’s announces that John Entwistle’s entire collection of guitars and memorabilia will be sold at auction. You can view the catalog online here
Presier Records releases the classical music CD Famous Opera Melodies: Woodwinds Sing Opera featuring a 7-minute Tommy medley performed by Davide Formisano and Phillip Moll.
“Living Famously – Keith Moon” is first aired
A radio ad begins airing in the U.K. with Roger urging pensioners to help young people. It uses a few seconds of “My Generation.”