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10 Years Ago: Pete Townshend Cleared On Child Porn Charges

Dave Swanson — Tue, 07 May 2013 16:10:33 +0000

Following a four-month investigation, Who guitarist Pete Townshend was cleared of charges related to child pornography on May 7, 2003, after examination of his computers equipment proved there had been no downloaded images of child porn.

Top 10 Who Songs

Michael Gallucci — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 19:30:36 +0000

Like many of their contemporaries, the Who adapted to the constantly evolving ’60s music scene by expanding their scope and sound. They just did it better than almost everyone else. They started off combining Pete Townshend‘s guitar-powered teen-angst anthems with covers of American soul songs, which they somehow managed to turn into guitar-powered teen-angst anthems. As Townshend, [...]

Roger Daltrey Announced as Patron of Brighton Institute of Modern Music

Jeff Giles — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:51:52 +0000

He already had one of the most famous voices on the planet and a Commander's rank in the Order of the British Empire, and now Who vocalist Roger Daltrey can add "first-ever patron of the Brighton Institute of Modern Music" to his list of distinguished achievements.

Pete Townshend Speaks of the 'Hatred' in the Who's Early Days

Dave Lifton — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:10:50 +0000

So much of the Who's creative tension was the result of the fact that its members didn't particularly like each other. None of that is really any secret, but in a new interview, guitarist Pete Townshend discussed how they managed to work together despite all the animosity.

The Who's Pete Townshend Apologizes To Seven-Year Old

Ken Kelley — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 17:26:01 +0000

The Who‘s Pete Townshend has apologized for his onstage behavior in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, where he mouthed an obscenity at a man who attended the show with his young daughter. There, a long-time Who fan traveled to Hamilton from Cleveland, bringing his seven-year old daughter to see the show as well. The girl brought a homemade [...]

The Who, Elvis Costello to Perform Benefit Concert

Dave Lifton — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 17:10:00 +0000

The Who will close out their U.S. tour on Feb. 28 with a special intimate concert at the Theater at Madison Square Garden. Dubbed "Who Cares," the show will benefit their Teen Cancer America charity and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Elvis Costello and the Imposters will serve as the opening act for the evening.

Pete Townshend Honored With The Les Paul Award

Steve Tanko — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:52:01 +0000

One of rock music’s legendary guitarists was honored with an award named after another one of the genre’s great axeman; Pete Townshend went home from the TEC Awards with the Les Paul Award. The singer, songwriter, guitarist and member of The Who was given the Les Paul Award at the TEC Awards, which recognize achievement [...]

The Who Steal the Show at 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy Benefit

Dave Lifton — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 19:00:17 +0000

It's a good thing neither Pete Townshend nor Roger Daltrey died before they got old, or else they would not have been able to rock Madison Square Garden tonight (Dec. 12). The Who put on a master class while rocking for a good cause, raising money for the Robin Hood Relief Fund to help victims of Hurricane Sandy.

Former The Who Manager Chris Stamp Dead at 70

Matthew Wilkening — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:30:24 +0000

Chris Stamp, who co-managed the Who during their rise to rock stardom and released the Jimi Hendrix Experience’s first single and album via his Track Records label, has died of cancer at age 70. According to Billboard, Stamp passed away Saturday night (Nov. 24) at New York City’s Mount Sinai Hospital. He met the Who [...]

The Who 'Sell Out' Their Music for 2012 World Series

Dave Lifton — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:41:05 +0000

Classic rock lovers tuning into Game 1 of the World Series last night (Oct. 24) were greeted with a surprise. The legendary music of the Who was used throughout the telecast, which will continue throughout the tournament, contested this year between the San Francisco Giants and the Detroit Tigers.

Pete Townshend Says Police Told Him 'We Knew You Weren't a Pedophile'

Jeff Giles — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 17:30:15 +0000

A full 15 years after it was announced, Pete Townshend‘s memoir, ‘Who I Am,’ arrives on bookstore shelves today (Oct. 9) — which, for Townshend, means reliving the 2003 legal troubles that he’s always insisted stemmed from research he was doing for the book. As fans no doubt recall, Townshend was netted as part of [...]

The Who Tribute Album Announced

Dave Lifton — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 18:12:14 +0000

Cleopatra Records, who recently put out a collection of progressive rock stars performing Supertramp songs, will next set their sights on the the Who. On Oct. 2, the label will release 'Who Are You: An All-Star Tribute To The Who.'

The Who's Roger Daltrey Selling 1976 Tour T-Shirt for Teenage Cancer Trust Charity

Chad Childers — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:40:18 +0000

How much would you give for a piece of rock and roll history? The Who‘s Roger Daltrey wants to know, as he’s attempting to continue his support of the Teenage Cancer Trust charity by putting up his 1976 green tour t-shirt on the block.

The Who to Release 'Live in Texas '75′ DVD

Dave Lifton — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:12:15 +0000

A classic concert by the Who previously available only on bootleg will soon get an official release. ‘The Who Live in Texas ’75,’ a document of their Nov. 20, 1975 concert at the Summit in Houston, will be out on DVD and digital video on Oct. 9 — which, coincidentally, would have been bassist John Entwistle’s 68th birthday.

The Who, Elton John, Queen and More Rumored for Olympic Closing Ceremony

Mary Ouellette — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 15:02:26 +0000

While the Olympians fight it out to win their gold, silver and bronze, the entertainment world is placing bets on what world famous artists might be featured in the closing ceremony on Sunday (Aug. 12). Music director David Arnold told the London Telegraph that it “should be the greatest after-party in the world. The opening [...]

The Who Will Honor Ticket Stubs to Canceled Show From 1979

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 12:30:10 +0000

It’s not unusual for touring bands to honor tickets from canceled shows at subsequent re-scheduled dates - unless, of course, those re-scheduled shows take place more than three decades later. The Who announced yesterday that they will embark on a tour dubbed ‘Quadrophenia and More’ this fall, performing the landmark ‘Quadrophenia’ album in its entirety [...]

The Who's Fillmore East 'Tommy' Poster Sells For $401 on eBay

Dave Lifton — Thu, 24 May 2012 18:28:45 +0000

A poster advertising the Who‘s October 1969 week-long residency at the Fillmore East recently sold for $401 on eBay.

The Who's 'Quadrophenia' Movie to Be Re-Released on DVD and Blu-Ray This Summer

Billy Dukes — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:30:35 +0000

The film inspired by the Who‘s 1973 album ‘Quadrophenia’ is going to be re-released in the United States this summer. The new, high-def restoration will be available August 28 on DVD and Blu-Ray, and includes new interviews, commentary and behind-the-scenes footage. The story follows “Jimmy,’ a teenager “dissatisfied with family, work, and love, who identifies [...]

The Who's Roger Daltrey Confirms Keith Moon's Invitation To The Olympics

Dave Lifton — Mon, 07 May 2012 18:29:47 +0000

One of the most bizarre stories to pass our way in recent history was confirmed on Thursday. Appearing on the “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” late night talk show, Who singer Roger Daltrey said that yes, the organizers of the 2012 London Olympics did, in fact, try to get drummer Keith Moon to appear at the Opening Ceremony. Moon died in 1978.

Who Drummer Keith Moon – Dead For 34 Years – Invited To Play The Olympics

Steve Tanko — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 22:22:15 +0000

Maybe the organizers of the 2012 Olympics don’t get out much. Hoping to make the opening ceremonies unforgettable, they reached out to the management of the rock group The Who to see if drummer Keith Moon would be available for the festivities. Trouble is – Moon has been dead since 1978. Bill Curbishley, representing The [...]