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1971-09-09

    International Times magazine publishes a letter to Pete attacking the song “Won’t Get Fooled Again” for its negative view of the Revolution. “…the danger in the new single seems to be that it fails to differentiate between the megalomanias and the courageous individual who is prepared to stand up and voice the sentiment ‘fuck you’ to authority.”  Pete replies.

    TOMMY – THE WHO – Les Grands Ballets Canadiens – Broadway Production

      Rehearsal footage from original Broadway Production (only known film) of TOMMY with Les Grands Ballets Canadiens shot in Montreal prior to opening at New York City Center and national American tours. Alexander Belin in the role of Tommy. Choreographer – Fernand Nault; Artistic Director – Ludmilla Chiriaeff’ Producer – Howard Dando HOWARD DANDO is Producer… Read More »TOMMY – THE WHO – Les Grands Ballets Canadiens – Broadway Production

      1971-02-10

        Pete Townshend and Frank Dunlop, the Young Vic’s artistic director, are reportedly photographed by the Evening Standard (I use the term “reportedly” because I can’t always trust that dates associated with images on gettyimages.  I LOVE gettyimages.com, but have found countless misdated photos on their site) You can view the image here

        1970-11-14

          Melody Maker carries the fourth installment of “The Pete Townshend Page“

          1970-08-29

            The Who make their second appearance at the Isle Of Wight Festival, with one of the greatest ever line-ups including performances by Jim Morrison and Jimi Hendrix

            1970-07-17

              The BBC-2 religious program The Timeless Moment airs an interview with Pete filmed in late 1969 in which he discusses his belief in Meher Baba. Tommy cover artist Mike McInnerney and his wife Katie are also on the programme.

              1970-06-14

                The Who play at the Anaheim Stadium with supporting acts John Sebastian, Blues Image and, in his live premiere as a solo artist, the session pianist Leon Russell