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The Who announce Quadrophenia tour

Written by admin on July 18, 2012 – 7:02 pm -

The Who Quadrophenia tour The Who have announced a 36-date North American tour where they will perform their 1973 rock opera “Quadrophenia” in full, along with a selection of other classic tracks.

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It’s “Quadrophenia Night” on BBC Four

Written by admin on June 29, 2012 – 3:32 pm -

UK fans of The Who will not want to miss BBC Four’s “Quadrophenia Night” this evening.

Quadrophenia BBC Four’s night of programmes themed around the album commences at 9pm with the documentary “Quadrophenia: Can You See the Real Me?” directed by Matt O’Casey. The documentary includes archive footage, unheard recordings, and in-depth interviews with those involved in the production of the album. Contributors include Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, Ethan Russell, Ron Nevison, Richard Barnes, Irish Jack Lyons, Bill Curbishley, John Woolf, Howie Edelson, Mark Kermode and Georgiana Steele-Waller.

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The Who confirmed for Olympic closing ceremony

Written by admin on June 10, 2012 – 8:57 pm -

The Who will be among the acts to take to the stage at the closing ceremony of the Olympics in London on August 12.

Organisers have confirmed that Take That, George Michael and Emili Sande will also appear.

A source told the Daily Mirror:

“It is imperative the Games close in spectacular fashion and that there is substance as well as style. The committee wanted four major artists, representing Britain over the past 50 years, to headline. The Who are an inspired throwback to the swinging 60s.”

The concert will be organised by Kim Gavin, who previously worked on Take That’s Circus tour.

The event will conclude with the handover to the next host city, Rio de Janeiro, and the extinguishing of the Olympic flame.

This will be the first time that Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend have performed on stage together since a charity gig at London’s Hammersmith Apollo in January 2011.


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Daltrey and friends rock the Albert Hall for Teenage Cancer Trust

Written by admin on April 5, 2012 – 10:55 am -

Stars from the world of rock, pop and comedy gathered at the Royal Albert Hall from March 28 to April 3 to perform in support of the Teenage Cancer Trust.

The first gig opened with an acoustic set from the charity’s patron Roger Daltrey, followed by performances from Paul Weller, Kelly Jones, Steve Winwood, Ronnie Wood, and Amy Macdonald. The second night featured a two-hour set from Paul McCartney, who was also joined by Daltrey, Wood and Weller. Teenage Cancer Trust at Royal Albert Hall

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Song of the Week #88 – “I Can’t Explain”

Written by admin on January 9, 2012 – 10:41 am -

The Who’s debut single “I Can’t Explain” is Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons.

“I Can’t Explain” was released on single in December 1964 in the US and month later in the UK, backed with “Bald Headed Woman.” The song didn’t appear on an album until “Meaty, Beaty, Big And Bouncy” in 1971.

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