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TV show of the day
On Friday, May 1, 2020 Pete appeared on BBC4's "The Shadows at 60" telling Bruce Welch how much he was influenced by his rhythm playing.
Γιαννης Βιταλακης
Concert of the day
On Sunday, May 1, 2016 The Who played the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Thanks, yet again, to Marc Starcke for allowing us to share his collection of photos from this show!
Visit our friends at petetownshend.net for more photos, links and user reports from this show here: petetownshend.net/gigography/the-who-hits-50-tour/the-who-at-minneapolis-target-center
Visit our friends at The Who Concert Guide for the setlist here:
www.thewholive.net/concert/index.php?id=2056
The back screen was visually stunning from the 8th row. I remember during Pinball Wizard it seemed almost 3D. What a great memory.
Great time.
Book of the day
On Tuesday, May 1, 2007 Tom Wright's memoir Roadwork: Rock & Roll Turned Inside Out was published.
I think I've probably told this story here before, but during SXSW in Austin that year Pete and Tom participated in a Q/A at a fancy downtown journalism club called "The Headliners." My then 71 year old mom was a member, and she invited my brother to go with her to the event. My brother reported that Pete was extremely funny but VERY crude--I'm pretty sure he sized up Austin's establishment and decided to take the p*** out of 'em!
Great book for early life stories with Pete!
Have it. Have yet to read it.
Book of the day
On Monday, May 1, 2006 Olle Lundin and Kjell Malmberg published their follow-up to The Who in Sweden, The Who in Denmark & Norway & Finland.
Great book Olle Lundin
Was always greedily hoping for a Germany or France book too.
Video of the day
On Monday, May 1, 2006 Justin Kreuzman's documentary John Entwistle: An Ox's Tale was released on DVD in Japan and the U.K. The U.S. DVD release followed on August 22
Watch the trailer here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwZrLRBkAfk
I’m all weepy …. No one like the Ox, not before and never again - the bass playing on that little clip of WGFA is f**king mind blowing.
There was never another him..
Book of the day
On Wednesday, May 1, 2002 Gary Wharton put out the book Chasing the Wind: A Quadrophenia Anthology, a guide to the film, the cast and the production of the 1979 cult classic
Movie of the day
On Monday, May 1, 2000 football biopic "Best" had it's world premiere of the Waterfront Hall in Belfast. Roger co-stars as rowdy footballer Rodney Marsh and sings "House of the Rising Sun".
If anyone has this movie or soundtrack, I've yet to find Roger singing "House of the Rising Sun"
Single of the day
On Friday, May 1, 1981 the second single from The Who's Face Dances album is released in Europe.
"Don't Let Go The Coat" backed with "You" peaks at #47 on the British charts
Watch the video on YouTube here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvWwtfKiGUk
Should have been on a Pete Solo Album with YBYB, Another Tricky Day and Athena.. would be the perfect follow-up to Empty Glass ✅✌️
Mediocre song from a mediocre album, this really was nearly the end tbh 🫤😥 In fact the next album ‘ it’s hard’ was the worst 😞 Imho of course 💁♂️
Face Dances was my first Who album and still one I listen to. Don't Let Go The Coat was just the wrong second single for Rock Radio. You and Another Tricky Day would have been more radio friendly.
Very underated song
One of the most underrated songs and one of my personal faves!🎶
A brilliant album and a fantastic song... Some people just want a certain Who they have in their head and this didn't meet that expectation I guess. Face Dances showed their versatility and ability to grow even if some vocal fans weren't willing to grow with them. Top tier LP from 1981 in my opinion.
Love this song! Love this album! Love The Who!!
Most fans hated this and it’s hard This is when I got into The Who Face Dances will always have a special place in my heart
Great song
“You” should have been the “A”side.
Pretty insipid stuff, as was most of Face Dances
Love both songs
great single from a great album.
Love this song!
Sounds like a WHO song.
I've Known No War
Γιαννης Βιταλακης
Interview of the day
The May 1978 issue of Trouser Press featured an interview with Pete
Photos of the day
On Thursday, May 1, 1969 The Who played Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in Soho, London.
Chris Welch of Melody Maker later said the sound was so loud, his ears rang for 20 hours afterwards. Disc magazine headlines the performance: "Who's Tommy: A Masterpiece".
Thanks again to Marc Starcke for allowing us to share his collection of photos from this show!
A few of the press were not receptive to Tommy at all and called Pete a pervert etc about Uncle ernie and Cousin Kevin, yet the two tracks were Johns!!!
I love their looks here, one of my favorite eras.
I had the same ear ringing experience from the 10th row at the Auditorium Theater in Chicago (1971...?).... but of course a fantastic show!!
Thanks for these pics, I've seen The Who many times and I think my tinnitus is really my ringing ears from their shows!! Lol
Pete with a standard SG rather than his normal Specials
Amazing pics
Article of the day (#2)
The May 1968 Teen Datebook carried an interview with Pete
Very charming — I hope Mikie became a writer.
This is adorable
Article of the day
On this date in 1968 The Daily Express features a story titled "Revealed today -- The Who family secrets" by Judith Simons
Article of the day
The May issue of Beat Instrumental featured "Sounds I Like By Britain's Top Drummers"
Concert of the day
On Sunday, May 1, 1966 The Who made their only appearance at one of the New Musical Express Poll Winners concerts at the Empire Pool in Wembley. They played two songs, "Substitute" and "My Generation."
The incredible line up for this concert also includedThe Rolling Stones, The Yardbirds, The Small Faces, The Spencer Davis Group, Dusty Springfield, Herman's Hermits, Cliff Richard, Sounds Incorporated, The Alan Price Set, Crispian St. Peters, The Overlanders, The Seekers, Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich, The Shadows, The Walker Brothers, Roy Orbison and, in their last concert appearance in the U.K., The Beatles.
According to Alan Smith in New Musical Express' review, there was one band that stood out among these great talents: "I don't know that it was music; it was more like watching violence put to rhythm. But unquestionably, [The Who] stood out as the most remarkable appearance of the second half and I say this even though the Rolling Stones and The Beatles were to follow."
The show was videotaped and broadcast on ITV on the 8th and 15th. Rumors still circulate that a copy of this show exists but it has never gone public since its initial broadcast.
Thanks to Marc Starcke for allowing us to share his collection of photos from this show!
That line-up is Rock & Roll heaven ...
Magazine of the day
On Saturday, May 1, 1965 Pop Weekly featured The Who as one of its "Chart Challengers" while "I Can't Explain" stayed at #16 in their "Top Thirty"
Photos of the day
On Tuesday, April 30, 2019 Pete and Roger attend a SiriusXM town hall at the G Star School of the Arts in Palm Springs, Florida
gettyimages has a bunch of photos from this event here:
www.gettyimages.com.br/fotos/townshend-april-30-2019
The ..Two!!!
Video of the day
On Tuesday April 30, 2002 Roger played Mr. Wilkinson, a high school music teacher, on the 100th episode of That 70's Show.
I've edited the show to include only the scene's with Roger.
2002-04-29-That 70's Show - Roger
vimeo.com
This is "2002-04-29-That 70's Show - Roger" by thewho.net on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.Ha! That was F-ing AWESOME!!!
Concert of the day
On Tuesday, April 30, 1996 Pete performed at The Fillmore in San Francisco. The set was taped, broadcast on the Westwood One radio network and was officially released in 2000 as Live: The Fillmore
You can watch the show here: vimeo.com/333725274
gettyimages.com has a photo from the soundcheck here: www.gettyimages.com.br/detail/foto-jornalística/pete-townshend-played-a-solo-concert-at-the-fillmore-foto-jornalística/1006101968
Another fabulous show.
One of the classic posters ever.
When I was at this show, I was amazed to be seeing him again. I thought it would probably be the last time. I was wrong.
This show sold out after trying for months to get tickets so I ended up going to LA before this show and saw 2 shows in one night at the House of Blues
Featuring the great Jon Carin.
Wow ….. I would have loved to have seen him anywhere but here would have very special!!
A very good show
His playing on the dvd was sublime esp on outlive the dinosour
A fabulous time!
There was nothing like Pete's solo shows!
Was this the Psychoderelict show?
Concert of the day
On Wednesday, April 30, 1980 The Who played the first of two nights at the Saint Paul Civic Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota
We present the Minneapolis Star's coverage of this show
You can view a video from this show on Youtube here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPsFYaiUL-o
You can listen to the show on Youtube starting here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxsSnEggJXU...
Visit our friends at The Who Concert Guide for the setlist here: www.thewholive.net/concert/index.php?id=75
I forgot they did Long Live Rock!
I was there!
I was there!
Me too! Both nights!
Article of the day
On Thursday, April 30, 1970 The Daily Mirror confirmed that The Who will perform at New York’s Metropolitan Opera House on May 7