Tag Archives: The Who

Autographed Beatles, Doors albums highlight RR Auction event

January 25, 2012 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

A Jim Morrison-signed “Morrison Hotel” album and promotional cover slick for “A Hard Day’s Night” signed by all four Beatles are among the highlights of RR Auction’s Marvels of Modern Music Auction. ►

Fifteen of the best live albums you need to hear

December 6, 2011 | Susan Sliwicki | 20

Which artists and records come to mind when you think of great live albums? Check out our list of obvious — and not-so-obvious — picks you need to take for a spin ASAP. ►

Pete Townshend delivers inaugural John Peel Lecture in Manchester

November 1, 2011 | John Curley | 0

The Who’s Pete Townshend delivered the inaugural John Peel Lecture in Manchester, England yesterday, an event which was broadcast live on BBC 6 Music. The lecture can now be heard on demand on the BBC 6 Music Web site. ►

McCartney letter offering Beatles audition heads to auction

October 19, 2011 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

A 51-year-old handwritten letter by Paul McCartney inviting an unknown drummer to audition for The Beatles will be featured at Christie’s Popular Culture: Rock and Pop Memorabilia Auction on Nov. 15, 2011 at the auction house’s South Kensington, U.K., location. ►

From guitars and amps to old discs, Bob Russell collects it

October 10, 2011 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

Longtime reader Bob Russell of of New Jersey has been part of Goldmine’s collecting family since the 1980s. He collects everything from guitars and amps to old discs — and he’ll even give you a sneak peek with his video tour. ►

Rock Hall of Fame We Want You To Want Cheap Trick

September 23, 2011 | Phill | 1

Cheap Trick has given us a steady record of excellence for close to 40 years and deserves Rock Hall of Fame induction ►

Roger Daltrey resurrects Tommy at triumphant show in Newark

September 21, 2011 | John Curley | 0

Roger Daltrey gave a terrific performance of Tommy, other songs from The Who, and a few tunes from his solo catalog at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on Sunday night, September 18th. ►

BBC Radio 2 looks back on the life of Keith Moon

September 8, 2011 | John Curley | 0

Keith Moon, The Who’s late drummer, was the subject of a BBC Radio 2 special that marked the 33rd anniversary of his death. ►

Pete Townshend tells his life story on BBC Radio 2

August 24, 2011 | John Curley | 1

BBC Radio 2 is broadcasting a terrific two-part special on Pete Townshend that features The Who’s guitarist telling his own story. The first part has been broadcast and can be heard on demand on the BBC Radio 2 Web site. ►

Roger Daltrey is taking ‘Tommy’ on the road

May 12, 2011 | Chris Junior | 0

Who singer will perform the entire rock opera from start to finish later this year during six-week North American tour with solo band ►