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Concert of the day
On May 10, 1997 The Who played the Forest National in Brussels, Belgium
Visit our friends at The Who Concert Guide for the setlist and a Fan report here: www.thewholive.net/concert/index.php?id=34
Photos of the day
On May 10, 1990 Roger attended the Cannes Film Festival promoting his film Buddy's Song.
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Browse Getty Images' premium collection of high-quality, authentic Roger Daltrey And Chesney Hawkes At 1990 Cannes Film Festival stock photos, royalty-free images, and pictures. Roger Daltrey And Ches...Radio show of the "day"
On May 10, 1982 the Westwood One syndicated radio network plays a series called Rock and Roll Never Forgets about Keith Moon. It will air thru out the U.S. during the next 6-8 weeks
Review of the day
On May 10, 1980 several U.S. newspapers carried John Rockwell's review of Pete's "Empty Glass" album in which he calls it "appealing".
What do you think?
Many critics took Pete’s lyrics on Jools and Jim personally. It biased their reviews. Babies.
A day late, but I’ll have all these to celebrate next year 🙂Top ROCK ALBUMS in America 🇺🇸 on May 9, 1981: Between March 21, 1981 and September 15, 1984, in addition to the Billboard 200 Album chart, Billboard published a Top ROCK ALBUMS chart which was a survey of the top albums played on American rock radio stations. This is the official ROCK ALBUMS chart from May 9, 1981 (the eighth ever rock albums chart) where The Who were at #1 with their album “Face Dances.” Here’s a look at the Top 30 ROCK ALBUMS as ranked by Billboard from this week 43 years ago back in ‘81…(tap on the chart to view all 30 albums)
Face Dances is such a great album. Has a couple of instant WHO classics.
Never realised Face Dances hit#1. Love that one.
Steve Winwood is the best record and it's a classic.
It's no wonder everybody always misspelled Billy Squier's name. Billboard magazine couldn't even get it right.
Ad of the day
On May 10, 1980 Billboard magazine featured a full page ad for Pete Townshend's "Empty Glass" album
Thanks to Chuck Lenz for the image!
The greatest of all of The Who's solo works, in my opinion.
My opinion only- Always wished he would’ve done this as Who album. Gonna Get Ya would’ve been another WGFA.
Pete’s vocals and guitar and lyrics are brilliant ☮️
Masterpiece
Rough Boys! My favorite
Awesome album!
I remember waiting for it to come out. I’d walk over the Brooklyn Bridge only to be told it wasn’t yet available. My favorite solo album is still WHO CAME FIRST.
El Jaygee
Hanging in at number 4!Styx had the top album in America 43 years ago this week! May 9, 1981 “Paradise Theatre”by Styx returns to #1 on the Billboard 200 Album Chart. Here are the Top 20 Albums in the United States from this week in ‘81 (click or tap on the chart for full viewing)
Concert of the day
On May 9, 2019 The Who played the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York
Visit our friends at petetownshend.net for more information here:
petetownshend.net/photos/2019-05-09-buffalo
Check out the "backstage blog" on The Who's official site here:
www.thewho.com/backstage-blog/moving-on-tour-buffalo-ny-may-9-2019
Photos and ticket by Jasôn Betlewicz
I was there , the band and the orchestra did not gel well , maybe because it was so early in the tour but overall in enjoyed it
I was front row in front of Pete!
I was there!
Front row center
Video of the day
On May 9, 2009 Quadrophenia: The Musical opened at Theatre Royal in Plymouth. Music, lyrics and concept by Pete Townshend. Stage adaptation by Jeff Young, John O'Hara and Tom Critchley.
I was there that night Pete came on stage the end of the performance it was great still have the tour programme
Good lord that Love Reign O'er Me vocal. I want to see him do the matinee and the evening show.
Wow have never before seen this much of the show. Thank you! ⭐️
Saw this in the Kings Theatre in Glasgow, BRILLIANT😀🛵 👍
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Class! 😆
More info here! petetownshend.net/musicals/quadrophenia-musical
Photos of the day
On May 9, 2005 Roger is a presenter at the Sony Radio Academy Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London.
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Concert of the day
On May 9, 1997 The Who play the Westfalenhallen in Dortmund, Germany
Visit our friends at The Who Concert Guide for the setlist here: www.thewholive.net/concert/index.php?id=33
Article of the day
On May 9, 1990 it is reported that Pete has invested £150,000 in a scheme to ferry commuters down the Thames
Image courtesy of www.thewhothismonth.com
Is this the same boat?
As usual, Pete's ahead of everyone. #uberboat
Am I correct that in the UK, the word scheme is fairly neutral, interchangeable with plan? Curious because here in the States, it has negative connotations.
1981….The Who fall to #2American Rock Radio 43 years ago this week: May 9, 1981: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers grab the top spot on the Billboard Top Tracks (Rock) Chart with “The Waiting”. Here are the 30 most played songs on rock radio stations across the U.S. this week back in 1981. *NOTE* The Top Tracks (Rock) chart published by Billboard is based solely on rock radio airplay not on record sales. (give the chart a tap to view all 30 songs) Enjoy the trip back to ‘81!
Takes me back to the last part of my sophomore year of high school.... Great tunes and memories!
So many terrific songs on there! I was just a pre-teen at the time, but I still remember them well. Right in that time just before MTV came to dominate music in the 80s.
TV show / Song of the day
On this date in 1986 Roger's solo song "After The Fire" is featured in an episode of NBC-TV's series Miami Vice.
You can watch a clip of this show here:
1986-05-09-Miami Vice - After the Fire
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This is "1986-05-09-Miami Vice - After the Fire" by thewho.net on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.Have the album on vinyl..Under a Raging Moon where that song came off
Back in the time so so they were gay
Review of the day
On May 9, 1970 Melody Maker carried a brief review of The Who's May 2nd show in Sheffield
"With tickets sold out two days in advance a packed Sheffield Students Union last Saturday anticipated an exciting evening with the Who -- but things got off to a slow start.
Following a mediocre performance by the Union Group, Super Fly, the 1,500 string auidence was slow to warm to the Who's opening number "Eternal Life"
However, they soon generated a more characteristic atmosphere with their classic "I Can't Explain" which possibly would have been a more appropriate opening number.
As the performance reached its crescendo, white boiler suits and ____ boots added tot he visual magnetism which is all part of the Who.
Its peak began with "The Seeker," which Townhend describes as something like a "herd of elephants" How right he is!
The undoubled climax came with the rock opera "Thomas" which was new to me but still enjoyable.
So "Tommy" ended and we were left with old rock numbers such as "Summertime Blues" and "Shakin' All Over."
The concert ended with what, for me, is the track that symbolizes everything the Who stand for, "My Generation"
Judging by the thunder from the audience the Who had not only gained many friends, they had further entrenched themselves as on of Britain's great groups. -- PAUL POTTS
Ha! “Eternal Life” being Heaven & Hell.
I happen to have some few pairs I’d love to get rid off lmk if you’ll grab them off me cheers 🥂
Anyone need tickets 🎫 I got 3 for sell 🙏Kindly text me if needed ❤️
Flyer of the day
On May 9, 1970 The Who played Owens Union at the University of Manchester in Manchester. Jan Dukes De Grey opened
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Concert of the day
On May 9, 1969 The Who presented Tommy to America for the first time at the Grande Ballroom in Detroit, Michigan. The supporting act was Joe Cocker & The Grease Band.
This venue gets the honors because it is run by Pete's old art school friend and former Who photographer Tom Wright. Wright tapes the show on a portable Nagra recorder.
Thanks to Marc Starcke for allowing me to share his collection of photos from this show!
Has this Nagra tape ever surfaced? If not, does it still exist..?
Ads of the day
On May 9, 1965 The Who played De Montfort Hall in Leicester supporting Tom Jones and Marianne Faithfull. Appearing before The Who are The Naturals, The Squires, The Hustlers, Jon Mark and Al Paige
Concert of the day
On May 8, 2016 The Who played the Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Thanks to Marc Starcke for allowing us to share his collection of photos from this show!
Visit our friends at petetownhend.net for more information about this show here:
petetownshend.net/gigography/the-who-hits-50-tour/the-who-at-edmonton-rexall-place
Read the "Backstage Blog" about this show on The Who's official site here:
www.thewho.com/backstage-blog/may-8-2016-edmonton-rexall-place
Was there , great show
He does put on a good performance all ways had proper Rock legend
I hate how reticent Roger is about throwing the microphone anymore. He was fearless back in the day
Video (and cover) of the day
On May 8, 2009 Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band covered "My Generation" during their show at University Park, Pennsylvania.
You can watch it on YouTube here: