1948 – Kenny Jones, drummer of the Faces and The Who, is born in Stepney, London 1966 – The Who play the Odeon Cinema in Derby 1966 – “The mute Who speaks up about the others” is New Musical Express’ title for an interview with John. He says he considers Pete and Roger to be… Read More »Today in Whostory: 9/16/2025
Shel Talmy posts “How The Who Became Superstars – part 1” on facebook. You can read it here: Transcript in case it goes away: How The Who became superstars – Part 1 I’m gonna start this off by saying it’s time! Regarding the great band that was and is The Who, the path… Read More »On September 14, 2020:
Shel Talmy posts “How The Who Became Superstars – part 1” on facebook. You can read it here: Transcript in case it goes away: How The Who became superstars – Part 1 I’m gonna start this off by saying it’s time! Regarding the great band that was and is The Who, the path… Read More »On September 14, 2020:
1968 – Rolling Stone features an interview with Pete. This often-reprinted interview details the plot of Pete’s new rock opera, then called “Deaf, Dumb and Blind Boy,” and Pete later has to refer back to the magazine for plot reminders throughout the recording of Tommy. The interview also establishes Pete as rock’s greatest expounder on… Read More »Today in Whostory: 9/14/2025
Van-pires, a cartoon/live-action show featuring a main theme and songs by The John Entwistle Band, premiers on the U.S. Fox network.
Van-pires, a cartoon/live-action show featuring a main theme and songs by The John Entwistle Band, premiers on the U.S. Fox network.
1963 – The Detours play the Glenlyn Ballroom in Forest Hill 1965 – Zak Starkey is born 1966 – The Who record a radio appearance for the BBC Light Programme Saturday Club at The Playhouse performing “I’m A Boy,” “Disguises,” “Heatwave” “So Sad About Us,” and a cover of the Lovin’ Spoonful’s “On The Road… Read More »Today in Whostory: 9/13/2025
Rolling Stone magazine features an article titled “Daltrey: What the Who’s Been Doing” as well as a review of Roger’s new album “Ride a Rock Horse” Transcript: “I don’t think Tommy held the band back – it’s just that nobody wanted to listen to what [else] we were doing. Who’s Next holds up much… Read More »On September 11, 1975:
Rolling Stone magazine features an article titled “Daltrey: What the Who’s Been Doing” as well as a review of Roger’s new album “Ride a Rock Horse” Transcript: “I don’t think Tommy held the band back – it’s just that nobody wanted to listen to what [else] we were doing. Who’s Next holds up much… Read More »On September 11, 1975:
1965 – The Who play the Imperial Ballroom in Nelson, Lancashire 1966 – The Who play the Ultra Club at The Downs Hotel in Hassocks, Sussex 1966 – Keith has his car stolen stolen from outside his home. Police would find it the next day. The incident would be reported in the Kensington Post on… Read More »Today in Whostory: 9/11/2025