1967 – The Who play the International Amphitheater in Chicago 1971 – The Who play the second of four nights at the Music Hall in Boston. Massachusetts. 1971 – Rolling Stone magazine carries an article titled “It’s About Time For Townshend” by Chris Hodenfield Transcription: It’s About Time For Townshend BY CHRIS HODENFIELD LONDON-Did… Read More »Today in Whostory: 8/05/2025
1965 – A Shindig crew films The Who at Twickenham Film Studio Stage 3 in London. They perform live-in-studio versions of “I Can’t Explain”, “Daddy Rolling Stone” and a new song, “My Generation”. The first song is later included in The Kids Are Alright. The footage would be broadcast on the final shindig show on… Read More »Today in Whostory: 8/03/2025
This month Roger begins working on his solo album , Rocks In The Head, at Abbey Road Studios in London.
This month Roger begins working on his solo album , Rocks In The Head, at Abbey Road Studios in London.
1964 – The High Numbers play the Trade Union Hall in Watford 1965 – The Who play the Britannia Pier Theatre in Great Yarmouth co-billed with Donovan. The folk rocker doesn’t show up for that evening’s first show and The Who refuse to play longer forcing the support acts to fill the time. 1965 –… Read More »Today in Whostory: 8/01/2025
1962 – The Detours’ rhythm guitarist Roy Ellis drowns while swimming in the Thames. The Detours inherit his Vox 15s amp. 1965 – The Who play the Fender Club in Kenton, Middlesex 1966 – The Who play the Sixth National Jazz and Blues Festival at the Royal Windsor Racecourse in Windsor. The crowd is both… Read More »Today in Whostory: 7/30/2025
Maxene, the second Mrs. Entwistle, sells her inside story on John and The Who to The Mail On Sunday. She tells them that John hated the others, he hated touring but had to because he was perpetually broke, he had to use the £1 million advance from the current tour to pay off gambling debts,… Read More »On July 28, 2002:
Maxene, the second Mrs. Entwistle, sells her inside story on John and The Who to The Mail On Sunday. She tells them that John hated the others, he hated touring but had to because he was perpetually broke, he had to use the £1 million advance from the current tour to pay off gambling debts,… Read More »On July 28, 2002:
1964 – The High Numbers play the Railway Hotel in Wealdstone 1965 – The Who play the Pontiac Club at Zeeta House in Putney. They play only one set due to a sound failure. This show did feature “My Generation”, the earliest known performance of the song 1965 – Glyn Johns prepares tape copies of… Read More »Today in Whostory: 7/28/2025
Richard Cole applies for a position as a roadie for The Who. His trial by fire working for them prepares for his future employment as Led Zeppelin’s tour manager.