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The Who ‘Live in Texas ’75’: DVD soon out on the range
30 Aug 2012
A treat is soon literally to be in store for Who fans, wishing to experience The Who in their 1970s glory days. The Who Live in Texas ’75, a 117-minute, 25-song set, arrives courtesy of Eagle Rock Entertainment […]
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Signed T worn by Roger Daltrey on 1976 U.S. Tour – in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust
24 Aug 2012
In his tireless efforts to support Teenage Cancer Trust, Roger Daltrey has kindly signed and donated a T-shirt he wore during The Who’s iconic 1976 tour of the U.S. and is allowing it to be auctioned in aid […]
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The Guardian’s ‘Beginner’s Guide to The Who’
22 Aug 2012
Photograph: Michael Ochs Archives Hats off to @Guardianmusic (http://www.guardian.co.uk/music) for publishing…….. “The Who: a beginner’s guide” The Newspaper asked its readers to pick 10 essential tracks by the Who for newcomers. Top three were ‘Won’t Get […]
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Summertime
21 Aug 2012
This seems like a good time to catch up here. Last August the Quadrophenia Director’s Cut was done and dusted. I decided then to sign the contract with Harper Collins for my memoirs, picking up a project I put down first in 1998, then again in 2005. I thought I would have an easy ride. I’d already gathered all my archives. That had made it possible to write in a new way about Quadrophenia. I could segue straight into my life story. I had the diaries and papers in front of me. I enjoy writing, I figured for my memoirs all I needed to do was swap a studio for a writing desk, and in six months, I would be finished….
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Pete Townshend: Summer Blog
21 Aug 2012
This seems like a good time to catch up here. Last August the Quadrophenia Director’s Cut was done and dusted. I decided then to sign the contract with Harper Collins for my memoirs, picking up a project I put down […]
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The Who Close The London 2012 Olympic Games
12 Aug 2012
The Who gave a Great British finale to the London Olympic Games tonight with a specially prepared medley of Baba O’Riley, See Me/Feel Me, Listening To You and My Generation. Who fans will have noticed the change of lyrics […]
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