1964 – The Who play two shows at the “Fab ’64 – The Big Beat Show” at the Kelvin Hall Arena in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Also on the bill are Dave Berry and the Cruisers, Lulu and the Luvvers, and Peter Jay and the Jaywalkers. 1965 – The Who play the Royal Hall at Bridlington… Read More »Today in Whostory: 9/04/2020
1963 – The Detours play the Oldfield Hotel in Greenford 1965 – The Who play The King Mojo Club in Sheffield, Yorkshire 1967 – The Who play the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium in Atlanta, Georgia 1968 – The Who play the Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara, California 1969 – The Who play the Pavilion Ballroom… Read More »Today in Whostory: 8/29/2020
1965 – The Who play the Matrix Club in Coventry, Warwiskshire 1965 – Melody Maker runs an article called “The Price Of Pop Art” detailing The Who’s insane level of expenditures. The article also claims Pete has amassed 9 guitars while living on the dole. The numbers in the article, later re-printed in the book… Read More »Today in Whostory: 8/28/2020
1963 – The Detours play the White Hart Hotel in Acton 1964 – The High Numbers play the Railway Hotel in Wealdstone 1966 – The Who play the Dreamland Ballroom in Margate, Kent 1966 – The Radio Luxembourg Record Stars Book No. 5 is released with a feature on The Who. 1967 – The Who… Read More »Today in Whostory: 8/25/2020
1964 – BBC-2’s The Beat Room is broadcast featuring The High Numbers recorded on the 20th 1965 – The Who play the Town Hall in High Wycombe 1966 – The Who play the Orchid Ballroom in Purley, Surrey 1967 – The Who play the Convention Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1968 – The Who play the… Read More »Today in Whostory: 8/24/2020
1963 – The Detours play the Oldfield Hotel in Greenford. 1964 – The High Numbers play the Trade Union Hall in Watford 1964 – Mirabelle answers questions about the meaning of “Face” in “I’m The Face” and gives a little backstory on The High Numbers in their latest issue. Transcription: Looking for information on your… Read More »Today in Whostory: 8/22/2020
1963 – The Detours play the White Hart Hotel in Acton 1964 – The High Numbers are reported to have played The Railway Hotel in Wealdstone, but this show is unconfirmed. 1966 – The Who play the Palace Ballroom in Douglas, Isle Of Man 1967 – The Who were supposed to play a headlining show… Read More »Today in Whostory: 8/18/2020
1963 – The Detours play the Oldfield Hotel in Greenford 1967 – The Who play Memorial Auditorium in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Also on the bill is Neil Diamond 1967 – Who manager Kit Lambert is that day at Columbia Recording Studio in Hollywood, California mixing the mono masters for “Mary Anne With The Shaky Hand” (U.S.… Read More »Today in Whostory: 8/17/2020
1964 – The High Numbers play The Mine in Watford 1964 – The High Numbers play a late show at the Scene Club in Soho 1965 – The Who play the Dreamland Ballroom in Margate, Kent 1966 – Brunswick issues the second of their spoiler Who singles. “The Kids Are Alright” backed with “The Ox”… Read More »Today in Whostory: 8/12/2020
1963 – The Detours play the White Hart Hotel in Acton 1964 – The High Numbers play the Railway Hotel in Wealdstone. Kit Lambert shoots forty minutes of 16mm film of the band performing before dancing Mods. Apparently there was trouble that evening down at Roger’s house. Right before the show, Roger’s father-in-law drags Roger… Read More »Today in Whostory: 8/11/2020