1964 – The High Numbers play the Trade Union Hall in Watford 1966 – The Who record their first and only television special at Wembley Studios for Associated Rediffusion TV’s Ready Steady GO! as half the show (about 16 minutes) is turned over to the foursome. Only memories and photographs remain of this show which… Read More »Today in Whostory: 10/18/2025
Pete gives a surprise performance at the Sound Republic Club in Wardour Street, London as part of a “Rock The Dock” benefit for Liverpool dockworkers. Joining him for “Magic Bus” is Noel Gallagher and Steve Craddock of Ocean Colour Scene. Setlist: Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere, Pinball Wizard, Behind Blue Eyes, Let My Love Open the Door,… Read More »On October 16, 1998:
Pete gives a surprise performance at the Sound Republic Club in Wardour Street, London as part of a “Rock The Dock” benefit for Liverpool dockworkers. Joining him for “Magic Bus” is Noel Gallagher and Steve Craddock of Ocean Colour Scene. Setlist: Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere, Pinball Wizard, Behind Blue Eyes, Let My Love Open the Door,… Read More »On October 16, 1998:
1965 – The Who play the Baths Ballroom in Scunthorpe, Humberside 1966 – The Who are scheduled to play the Starlight Ballroom in Greenford but it appears the show was cancelled 1967 – Mono masters are mixed of “Tattoo,” “Odorono” and “Rael (1&2).” The ending is chopped off “Odorono” not to surface again until the… Read More »Today in Whostory: 10/16/2025
Pete writes a long diary entry on the future of The Who: “What is The Who? It is a brand name, and two old guys called Roger and Pete. I think I’m going to stick with the two old guys and let the brand name look after itself.”, Transcript: “Ah Ha! You thought I was… Read More »On October 12, 2002:
Pete writes a long diary entry on the future of The Who: “What is The Who? It is a brand name, and two old guys called Roger and Pete. I think I’m going to stick with the two old guys and let the brand name look after itself.”, Transcript: “Ah Ha! You thought I was… Read More »On October 12, 2002:
1963 – The Detours play the Oldfield Hotel in Greenford 1965 – The Who go into IBC Studios to record their first LP. The afternoon session sees “A Legal Matter” and “The Ox” recorded for certain and probably also “The Good’s Gone”, “La La La Lies”, “Much Too Much” and “It’s Not True.” Roger says… Read More »Today in Whostory: 10/12/2025
Fabulous magazine runs an article on the High Numbers written by June Southworth. John’s last name is given as Allison who “plays rhythm guitar.” Transcript: THE HIGH NUMBERS think of themselves as THE in group. They’re in because they wear their hair an inch long all over, and sport extravagantly striped blazers over zebra-crossing… Read More »On October 10, 1964:
Fabulous magazine runs an article on the High Numbers written by June Southworth. John’s last name is given as Allison who “plays rhythm guitar.” Transcript: THE HIGH NUMBERS think of themselves as THE in group. They’re in because they wear their hair an inch long all over, and sport extravagantly striped blazers over zebra-crossing… Read More »On October 10, 1964:
1960 – Simon Townshend is born in Chiswick, London 1963 – The Detours play the Oldfield Hotel in Greenford 1964 – The High Numbers perform at the Olympia Ballroom in Reading. 1964 – Fabulous magazine runs an article on the High Numbers written by June Southworth. John’s last name is given as Allison who “plays… Read More »Today in Whostory: 10/10/2025