8 Sep 2017
1973
1973
January 13
Pete masterminds Eric Clapton’s return to public performance with two shows at the Rainbow Theatre.
May/June
The Who record Quadrophenia at their own Ramport Studios in London.
October 5
‘5.15’ released. It reaches number 20 in the UK.
October/November
A ten-date tour introduces Quadrophenia to UK audiences. The Who perform with extensive backing tapes that do not always function properly.
October 27
Quadrophenia LP released in America.
November 30
Keith collapses during the opening concert of US tour in San Francisco. A member of the audience, Scott Halpin, takes over.
December 3
The Who and entourage spend seven hours in jail after wrecking a Montreal hotel suite.
December 6
The eventful 12-concert US Quadrophenia tour closes in Largo, Maryland.
December 18-23
The Who perform four London shows at the Edmonton Sundown theatre.