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MAY 25, 1978 – Keith Moon performed with the Who for the last time
MAY 25, 1978 – Keith Moon performed with the Who for the last time. It took place when the band shot live footage for the rockumentary “The Kids Are Alright”. In his biography, “Who Am I?”, Pete Townshend writes that, by 1978, Moon’s addictions had caught up to him. His “drumming was getting so uneven that recording […] More
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November 5, 2000 – The Who guest starred on an episode of “The Simpsons.”
NOVEMBER 5, 2000 – The Who guest starred on an episode of “The Simpsons.” In the episode titled “A Tale of Two Springfields,” Homer discovers that Springfield has two different area codes and ends up leading a revolt that splits the town in two and has a wall built between the two halves. However, a lack […] More
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October 8, 1971 – The Who played a small, low-key show at the Student Union Hall at the University of Surrey, in Battersea
OCTOBER 8, 1971 – The Who played a small, low-key show at the Student Union Hall at the University of Surrey, in Battersea (the University Hall was later moved to Guildford), England surprising everyone with a guest musician. Singer/songwriter John Sebastian, formerly of the folk-rock band The Lovin’ Spoonful joined in on harmonica for the song […] More
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September 7, 1978 – The Who drummer Keith Moon died from an overdose of Heminevrin
SEPTEMBER 7, 1978 – The Who drummer KEITH MOON (b. August 23, 1947 in Wembley, England) died from an overdose of Heminevrin (a drug intended to curb alcohol abuse) in a flat owned by songwriter Harry Nilsson, the same room where former Mamas & The Papas singer “Mama” Cass Elliott died four years earlier in […] More
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in The WhoSeptember 17, 1967 – The Who literally gave an explosive performance on live television
SEPTEMBER 17, 1967 – The Who literally gave an explosive performance on live television. As buttoned-down as its hosts appeared to be, “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour” came as close as any network program could in 1967 to being culturally and politically subversive. Tommy and Dick Smothers fought a running battle with CBS during their […] More
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in The WhoUltimate The Who Lyrics Quiz
Are you a true fan of The Who? Test your knowledge with the Ultimate The Who Lyrics Quiz! This quiz will challenge your expertise on the iconic rock band’s lyrics. From their early hits like “My Generation” to their anthems like “Baba O’Riley” and “Pinball Wizard,” this quiz covers the spectrum of The Who’s discography. […] More
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in The Who
MAY 25, 1978 – Keith Moon performed with the Who for the last time.
MAY 25, 1978 – Keith Moon performed with the Who for the last time. It took place when the band shot live footage for the rockumentary “The Kids Are Alright”. In his biography, “Who Am I?”, Pete Townshend writes that, by 1978, Moon’s addictions had caught up to him. His “drumming was getting so uneven […] More
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MAY 16, 1969 – Pete Townshend spent the night in jail for assaulting a man
MAY 16, 1969 – Pete Townshend spent the night in jail for assaulting a man during a Who gig at The Fillmore East in New York. What Townshend didn’t know was the man who jumped onto the stage was a plainclothes policeman trying to warn the audience that a fire had broken out. Townshend had […] More
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in The WhoTop 25 Pete Townshend (The Who) Facts
Pete Townshend Facts: Pete Townshend is a British musician, singer, songwriter, and composer, best known as the lead guitarist and principal songwriter for the legendary rock band The Who. He was born on May 19, 1945, in Chiswick, London, England. As a key member of The Who, Pete Townshend played a crucial role in shaping […] More
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in The WhoTop 21 Roger Daltrey (The Who) Facts
1- Roger Daltrey was born on March 1, 1944 2- Roger Daltrey Plays the flute, harmonica, tambourine, and guitar 3- Roger Daltrey also a film and TV actor 4- Roger Daltrey Ranked #53 on VH1’s 100 Sexiest Artists. 5- Before becoming a member of The Who, Roger Daltrey was a sheet-metal worker. 6- His first guitar […] More
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in The WhoSEPTEMBER 17, 1967 – The Who literally gave an explosive performance on live television
SEPTEMBER 17, 1967 – The Who literally gave an explosive performance on live television. As buttoned-down as its hosts appeared to be, “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour” came as close as any network program could in 1967 to being culturally and politically subversive. Tommy and Dick Smothers fought a running battle with CBS during their […] More
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in The WhoTop 15 The Who Love Songs Ever
Here we listed Best The Who love and wedding songs for you. Listen these songs when you feel romantic, you can also select one song for your wedding, here our list hope you like it. 1- The Who – Bargain I’d pay any price just to get youI’d work all my life and I willTo […] More
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