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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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Song of the Week #106 – “Something In The Air”

Written by admin on May 14, 2012 – 10:22 pm -

Thunderclap Newman - Something in the Air single Thunderclap Newman’s one and only hit single, “Something In The Air,” is Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons.

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“Pete Townshend – Who I Am” memoir available for pre-order

Written by admin on April 23, 2012 – 8:26 pm -

Founding member of The Who, Pete Townshend, releases his long awaited memoir, “Who I Am” in October.

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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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