Posts Tagged ‘The Who’
Song of the Week #22 – “My Generation”
Written by admin on October 4, 2010 – 6:57 am -The Who’s classic “My Generation” is this week’s Song of the Week. “My Generation” was released in October 1965, backed with “Daddy Rolling Stone” in the UK and “Anytime You Want Me” in the US. The song also appeared on The Who’s debut album, “My Generation,” which was released in December 1965.
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Roger Daltrey interview
Written by admin on October 1, 2010 – 6:28 pm -| Roger Daltrey has said that Pete Townshend is currently working on a follow-up to the Who’s 2006 album “Endless Wire.” |
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Song of the Week #21 – “Summertime Blues”
Written by admin on September 27, 2010 – 6:22 am -| Eddie Cochran recorded some of the best songs of the rock ‘n’ roll era before his tragic death, including this week’s Song of the Week “Summertime Blues.”
“Summertime Blues” was released in June 1958 as the B-side of “Love Again” but was soon elevated to the A-side. |
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Who memorabilia headlines rock and pop auction
Written by admin on June 25, 2010 – 9:51 pm -| A Gibson SG guitar played by Pete Townshend on a 1971 tour with The Who was the highest price item at Christie’s Rock and Pop Memorabilia auction, held in South Kensington, London, last night. Townshend’s guitar sold for £49,250, which was double the estimate. |
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Glastonbury celebrates 40th anniversary
Written by admin on June 23, 2010 – 9:02 pm - |
The Glastonbury Festival gets underway tomorrow and it has come a long way since its origins as the Pinton Pop Festival. |
Tags: Bruce Springsteen, Glastonbury Festival, Paul McCartney, Robbie Williams, The Verve, The Who
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