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The Who · 1975

The Who

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

October 3, 1975Tour⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Description

The Who began their first British concert tour in two years with a performance at New Bingley Hall in Stafford, supported by The Steve Gibbons Band. Keith's drums were placed on a raised platform for the first time at a concert, which caused him problems hearing the playback. The set consisted of greatest hits as well as a selection of songs from Tommy, which returned to the concert program due to the popularity of the film. "Join Together" and the new song "Squeeze Box" were also performed live for the first time. Quadrophenia was represented by four songs played in a different order from that on the album.

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