The Who

"If you weren't a Mod, you were a Rocker. If you were neither of those you were nothing." ~ Polly Gray A new exhibition has just opened at the New Walk Museum & Gallery in Leicester. Mods: Shaping A Generation. Includes material celebrating the 40th anniversary of Quadrophenia the movie. https://www.visitleicester.info/whats-on/mods-shaping-a-generation-p758341

Chris Charlesworth's excellent blog Just Backdated today features an extract from his forthcoming book Tommy at 50, written in collaboration with illustrator Mike McInnerney who created the album art for Tommy. https://justbackdated.blogspot.com/2019/04/tommy-at-50-extract.html

50 YEARS OF THE WHO 16 April 1969. The Who were at ATV Centre in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire to record a new backing track for 'Pinball Wizard'. Not that they weren't happy with what they already had recorded, it was to comply with Musicians Union regulations so the group could appear as guests on the new TV show This Is . .. . Tom Jones, singing live vocals to their backing track. The footage was shown in black-and-white on British TV but was also filmed in colour for broadcast (in stereo) on 18 April in America. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_I38nCtV2Tk

Back in 1964, BBC-TV's Panorama programme featured a short clip about the new phenomenon of Mods and Rockers. If you happen to be in your early 70s you'll recognise and remember what this was like back in the day. Those of you who remember Mods and Rockers via the Quadrophenia album of '73 and the subsequent 1979 movie will remember the 70s revival. But watch this and see the real Jimmy Coopers, the Chalkies, the Stephs, the Spiders, the Ferdies and the Ace Faces of 1964.

50 YEARS OF THE WHO 11 April 1969. And another day of Tommy rehearsals at the Community Centre in Hanwell, west London. Photo by Alec Byrne.

“I had such a great time playing Rock Legends Cruise earlier this year that me and my band are excited to return in 2020! This cruise is a benefit for a wonderful charity, The Native American Heritage Association. Cabins are almost sold out so book now by calling 888-666-1499 or www.rocklegendscruise.com”. ~ Roger Daltrey

50 YEARS OF THE WHO 8-10 April 1969. Tommy rehearsals continue at the Community Centre in Hanwell. Here's John at the rehearsals sporting his short-lived Fu Manchu moustache. On 10 April the group appear on BBC TV's Top Of The Pops miming to 'Pinball Wizard' which helped to push the single up the British charts to #10.

Just Announced: The Who will be performing at the all new Chase Center in downtown San Francisco on October 9th! Tickets are on sale Friday, April 12th at 10am at Livenation.com

50 YEARS OF THE WHO 3 April 1969. The second day of Tommy rehearsals at the Community Centre in Wescott Crescent, Hanwell. Photo by Alec Byrne.

50 YEARS OF THE WHO 1 April 1969. The first of five sessions for The Who rehearsing Tommy at the Community Centre in Westcott Crescent, Hanwell, west London. Photo by Alec Byrne.

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Tuesday 26 March: The second night of the Teenage Cancer Trust shows at the Royal Albert Hall, and tonight we've got . . . AN EVENING OF COMEDY Hosted by KEVIN BRIDGES and including JOHN BISHOP KERRY GODLIMAN ROMESH RANGANATHAN TOM TIERMAN SEAN WALSH SUSIE McCABE Doors: 6.30pm. Show: 7.30pm Tickets for this show are available from https://tickets.royalalberthall.com/booking/production/bestavailable/65745 And if you would like to donate to the Teenage Cancer Trust you can do so here and THANK YOU! https://tinyurl.com/y2ygs9af

50 YEARS OF THE WHO 26 March 1969. The Who begin a series of rehearsals of Tommy in Bickersteth Memorial Hall in Grove Place, Hampstead, north London. Most days they would convene at around 1.00pm and rehearse until about 6.30pm.

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What a line up! On this day in 1967, both The Who & Cream made their US live debuts at New York’s RKO Theater https://www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/the-cream-and-the-who-begin-their-seduction-of-america/

It's Teenage Cancer Trust shows week at the Royal Albert Hall. Here is the full line-up including support acts, dates and times and links for ticket purchase should you need them. Show your support for TCT and we hope to see you at the Albert Hall for what promises to be a great week. https://www.thewho.com/teenage-cancer-trust-shows-at-the-royal-albert-hall/

Here's the full trailer for Stranger Things 3 featuring a remix of The Who's classic song 'Baba O'Riley'. Premieres on Netflix 3 July https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=148&v=YEG3bmU_WaI

Coming in July 2019, 'Baba O'Riley' - the ConfidentialMX Remix for Stranger Things 3 on Netflix. Give it some volume. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thLb2MsZD9U

Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend chat to Absolute Radio's Claire Sturgess about their upcoming Wembley Stadium gig and a new album on the horizon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=689&v=9CeZrB_IYrc

Obvious really. No contest. https://www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/greatest-live-albums/?utm_source=ka&utm_medium=fa&utm_campaign=FB:uDiscover-Lists&utm_term=b337d8db-f120-41af-843f-3e96fd6a3e00

As you may know, Pete has always had a huge affection for animals and owned dogs all his life. Having lost a number of beloved pets in recent years his wife Rachel, who scored a classical adaptation of The Who's Quadrophenia, has written a new piece of music which celebrates, honours and remember our animals. Listen to Animal Requiem here: po.st/AnimalRequiem #AnimalRequiem

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A catch-up from Pete on how the recording of the new Who album is progressing – plus some footage at a press call at Wembley Stadium. To see the full story visit www.thewho.com the official web site for The Who, Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey. © 2019 Pete Townshend. https://www.thewho.com/pete-who-recording-update-and-wembley/