The Who announce “Quadrophenia And More” European tour
The Who’s “Quadrophenia And More” tour will hit the UK and Ireland in June. The band will perform their 1973 rock opera “Quadrophenia” in full, as well as a selection of other classic tracks. The press...
View ArticleSong of the Week #158 –“Shakin’ All Over”
Johnny Kidd & The Pirates’ “Shakin’ All Over” is Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons. “Shakin’ All Over” was released in June 1960, backed with “Yes Sir, That’s My Baby,” and would become the...
View ArticleJohn Entwistle’s Rolls-Royce up for auction
A 1980 Silver Shadow Rolls-Royce once owned by The Who’s John Entwistle is up for auction next month. The late star had the car converted to an estate car to make room for his Irish wolfhound dogs....
View ArticleThe Who announce super deluxe edition of “Tommy”
The Who’s rock opera “Tommy” will be released in deluxe and super deluxe editions in November. The original album, released in May 1969, has sold over 20 million copies and has established a deserved...
View ArticleKeith Moon biopic in the works
A Keith Moon biopic will be the first project developed under a new collaboration by Exclusive Media and Da Vinci Media Ventures. The drummer’s bandmate, Roger Daltrey, is also on board for the...
View ArticleHappy 70th Birthday Roger Daltrey
Rock legend Roger Daltrey celebrates his 70th Birthday today. The Who frontman was born March 1, 1944 in Hammersmith, London. Despite the milestone birthday, Daltrey is showing no signs of slowing...
View ArticleThe Who to celebrate 50th anniversary with world tour
Pete Townshend has told Billboard that The Who will celebrate their 50th anniversary with a world tour, which will kick off in the UK around Christmas. Townshend is also hoping to record a new album...
View ArticleThe Who announce 50th anniversary tour and album
The Who have announced that they will record an album of new material in the summer and also hit the road in November for “The Who Hits 50″ tour. The 50th anniversary tour is not billed officially as...
View ArticleThe Who appear on Stand Up To Cancer telethon
The Who were among the performers on Friday night’s “Stand Up To Cancer” telethon, which was broadcast in the US. The show featured a medley of “Baba O’Riley”/”See Me, Feel Me”/”Listening To You” which...
View Article“The Who Hits 50!” career spanning compilation out now
The Who have issued a new compilation titled “The Who Hits 50!” to mark their 50th anniversary. Available in standard and deluxe editions, “The Who Hits 50!” charts the band’s incredible career, from...
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