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Article of the day
On May 6, 1966 New Musical Express has coverage of the recent Poll Winners Concert which included The Who. Substitute is still in the charts at #13
Videos of the day
On May 5, 2012 Pete Townshend made an appearance at the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards honoring his fellow creator of The Who's Tommy, Des McAnuff.
The first clip is shorter, but close up....the second one is longer shot during rehearsals, and shows who Pete is playing with:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnDyogZK7A8
www.youtube.com/watch?v=52KeguRQyUY
that lady looks like she's having a wonderful time. they sound good, too.
Photos of the day
On May 5, 2012 Pete Townshend made an appearance, performing at the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards honoring his fellow creator of The Who's Tommy, Des McAnuff.
Pete performs "Pinball Wizard".
Pete is photographed with the members of the band Rush who were there to receive an award.
Maked?
Rush were huge fans, I’m sure it was a thrill for them to meet Pete.
Canada's National Arts Centre. I was working there at the time, I did not know Pete was there as well!
Neil's speech at this show was great. except there weren't any "blah's"...
A bunch of very clever people 
My two bands to see live
Awesome picture
My two most favorite bands and musicians!!
Eminent From Baby 🧲🎱🧲🎱
William Shatner on the right end
👍
Concert of the day
On May 5, 1997 The Who played the Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle in Stuttgart, Germany
Visit our friends at The Who Concert Guide for the setlist here: www.thewholive.net/concert/index.php?id=31
Gettyimages has one nice photo from this show here: www.gettyimages.com/license/86098464
I was there!
Das Konzert war super !
Album of the day
On May 5, 1981 John completes the recording of his solo LP Too Late The Hero at Ramport Studios, London
My copy that Twinkle signed for me
I do like Entwistles bassplaying but Im not so fond of this album. The sound is to dry and doesnt sound as fat and rich as a Who album.
Purchased day of release at ‘ Our Price’ great album.
Great album
I got all his solo albums
My favorite of John's. Love the rocking track "I'm Coming Back"
Joe Walsh on guitar
I always liked this album. Good songs. Fallen Angel is the best.
Just prompted me to give it a spin. Got the picture disk title single too
His best solo album. By far.
Talk Dirty was better than anything he had on the last couple of Who albums. He had a couple of killer tunes on Who Are You, though.
I had forgotten about this one. I must listen to it.
I was just listening to this album
It looks like a cover of a romance book.
I have the boxed set coming May 10th. It will be nice to replace my crappy worn out stuff and have all that bonus stuff.
Dejligt album, nyder det stadig ind i mellem
I think the title track Is Amazing
Concert of the day
On this date in 1980 The Who played the Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Thanks to Marc Starcke for allowing me to share his collection of photos from this show!
Last two photos (B/W) courtesy of Ted Waxman
Photos by Dave Roberts, Dave Hattey, Philip C. Perron
Ticket courtesy of Tom Hand
Remember the hype about this show here in Montreal Was too young to go but my brother and all his friends went It was the first time back post Moonie It was the talk of the town for weeks before and after Reviews were outstanding Everyone in Montreal at the time seemed to be a Who fan
I was there. My first Who concert.
I went to the second show that week.
Concert of the day
On this date in 1967 The Who played at Sporthallen in Eskilstuna, Sweden.
Apparently The Who's performance was cut down to just five numbers because Pete was unhappy about the stage set-up as they are forced to perform on a small stage meters above the heads of the audience.
Ad of the day
On Thursday, May 5, 1966 The Who play the Town Hall in Kidderminster
I think this was one of the few gigs The Who did without Roger after his bust up with Keith.
and to think i had tickets to Sorry No Session.
Review of the day
On Thursday May 5, 1966 the District Post carried a review of The Who's April 26th concert in Boreham Wood
Transcription:
The Who, one of Britain's top beat groups, pose for the camera before entertaining a capacity crowd at the Links International Youth Centre, Maxwell-road, Boreham Wood.
'THE WHO' GET 'EM GOING
"WHOMANIA" hit the district last week when Britain's "op-art" beat group The Who, visited the Links International Youth Centre, Boreham Wood.
The big beat sound tore through the club's small hall and within minutes the capacity crowd was at fever pitch.
They generated the special kind of "mod" magic that lifted them from the dingy cellar clubs of Soho to the heights of pop 'stardom.
Lead singer Roger Daltry (sic) jumped about and gyrated his "hipster" clad hips in a manner that was reminiscent of the old Elvis Presley and Little Richard days.
He drooled over the microphone, smashed the drummer's cymbals with his clenched fist and sang the group's hit numbers in a strong, blues influenced voice.
Guitarist Pete Townshend added to the excitement by swinging his arm round his guitar and playing a lot of gimmicky, but difficult, chords.
The climax of their act came when drummer Keith Moon kicked over most of his cymbals and drums during a mad display of completely abandoned but accurate drumming.
This dance was Links most successful yet and it proved a major victory in their battle to persuade. local teenagers to stay in Boreham Wood for their entertainment.
Roger gyrated his hipster clad hips! 😄
Concert of the day
On Wednesday, May 4, 2016 The Who played the MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Thanks to Marc Starcke for allowing us to share his collection of photos from this show!
For more information about this show visit our friends at petetownshend.net here:
petetownshend.net/gigography/the-who-hits-50-tour/the-who-at-winnipeg-mts-centre
Be sure to check out the "backstage blog" for this show on The Who's official site here: www.thewho.com/backstage-blog/may-4-2016-winnipeg-mts-centre/
Visit our friends at The Who Concert File for the setlist here:
www.thewholive.net/concert/index.php?id=2086
I was there. Loved it! ❤️
Great pics!
Movie of the day
On Monday, May 4, 2009 Lisztomania is released on DVD for the first time, but only in the U.K
You can see a "trailer" for the film on YouTube here:
DVD of the day
On Monday, May 4 2009 Lisztomania was released on DVD for the first time, but only in the U.K
I know it was a train wreck, but every now and then I have to watch...I get a kick out of it 😄
Have never gotten through it. Maybe I’ll try again…maybe. I’m glad some get a kick out of it.
Maybe i'll watch that tonight... it's been a while. Tough watch but with repeated viewings it doesn't get much easier. Trust me though, there IS a story in there. There really is!
It has been shown in America on TCM.
I wish I could find McVicar on DVD for North America
and they couldn’t spell his name correctly 🙄
The music is OK, but the film is awful
I saw it a long time ago pretty weird. Lol
Train wreck but must see
Daltrey is spelt wrong.
DALTRY.
Cover of the day
On Friday, May 4, 2001 Tony Scalzo of Fastball said they learned "The Real Me" after finding the guitar tabs at Whotabs on thewho.net.
Listen to Fastball performing "The Real Me" on YouTube here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zqGSellS5I
Concert of the day
On Saturday, May 4, 1996 Pete played the second of two nights at the Supper Club in New York City
Ticket courtesy of Lloyd Russell Neil
Magazine of the day
On Saturday, May 4, 1968 Disc and Music Echo reported that Keith had been married for two years, that "Call Me Lightning" wouldn't be released in the U.K, and featured an interview with Pete talking about touring
Concert of the day
On Sunday, May 4, 1997 The Who played Olympiahalle in Munich, Germany
Visit our friends at The Who Concert Guide for the setlist here:
www.thewholive.net/concert/index.php?id=30
You can watch a couple of videos at Ivor the Engine Driver's Doorway on dailymotion.com here:
www.dailymotion.com/video/x9kxyr
www.dailymotion.com/video/x9ky19
Interview of the day
On Saturday May 4, 1968 Melody Maker carried an interview with Pete by Chris Welch. They also featured news that The Who's U.S. tour has been extended from 3 to 9 weeks. The Who were also featured in the "Mailbag" section
You wouldn’t get away with saying that now.
Concert of the day
On Thursday, May 4, 1967 The Who play in Jönköping at the Rigoletto where they played to a house-record crowd of 1,700 fans.
More here(in swedish): rockarkivet.nu/konserter-1967-2/
Photos by Thomas Larsson and Putte Merkert
I was there.
I saw them for the second time the 21 of October 1967 in Göteborg, Sweden. Here is my ticket.
Photos of the day
On Thursday, May 4, 1967 The Who played at the Mässhallen in Norrköping
Photos from the book "The Who in Sweden" by Ollie Lundin, courtesy of Marc Starcke
Pretty good Lou Mancano 👍 on July 7th 1967 in less than 2 months he’ll be playing his Pictures Of Lily kit.
Oh, to have been there.
Video of the day
On Thursday, May 3, 2012 Roger Daltrey was a guest on Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night talk show. Roger admitted The Who are “having a very long sabbatical” but at least got to discuss the Teenage Cancer Trust and perform both “Young Man Blues” and “The Real Me”
Thanks to Ivor The Engine Driver's Doorway on dailymotion.com for posting this video!!
www.dailymotion.com/video/xqlcq8
Roger Daltrey on Jimmy Kimmel Live 2012 - video Dailymotion
Roger Daltrey interviewed and performing Young Man Blues on Jimmy Kimmel Live, ABC, El Capitan Theatre, Hollywood, CA, USA, 3 May 2012.
this was good!