Pete Townshend

Pete Townshend

Born: May 19, 1945
in Chiswick, London, England, UK
Peter Dennis Blandford "Pete" Townshend (born 19 May 1945) is an English rock guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and author, known principally as the guitarist and songwriter for the rock group The Who, as well as for his own solo career. His career with The Who spans more than forty years, during which time the band grew to be considered one of the most influential bands of the 60s and 70s, and, according to Eddie Vedder, "possibly the greatest live band ever."

Townshend is the primary songwriter for The Who, having written well over one hundred songs for the band's eleven studio albums, including concept albums and the rock operas Tommy and Quadrophenia, plus popular rock and roll radio staples like Who's Next, and dozens more that appeared as non-album singles, bonus tracks on reissues, and tracks on rarities compilations like Odds & Sods. He has also written over one hundred songs that have appeared on his solo albums, as well as radio jingles and television theme songs. Although known primarily as a guitarist, he also plays other instruments such as keyboards, banjo, accordion, synthesiser, bass guitar and drums, on his own solo albums, several Who albums, and as a guest contributor to a wide array of other artists' recordings. Townshend has never had formal lessons in any of the instruments he plays.

Townshend has also been a contributor and author of newspaper and magazine articles, book reviews, essays, books, and scripts, as well as collaborating as a lyricist (and composer) for many other musical acts. Townshend was ranked #3 in Dave Marsh's list of Best Guitarists in The New Book of Rock Lists, #10 in Gibson.com's list of the top fifty guitarists, and #50 in Rolling Stone magazine's 2003 list: 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. Townshend was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Who in 1990.

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Movies for Pete Townshend...

The Who: Who's Next | Life House
Title: The Who: Who's Next | Life House
Character: Self
Released: October 1, 2023
Type: Movie
The Who's landmark album, Who's Next, in a new remix by Steven Wilson, featuring bonus tracks from the 10 disc super deluxe box set. Includes stereo, 5.1, and Atmos mixes.
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Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd
Title: Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd
Character: Self
Released: May 15, 2023
Type: Movie
Follow the moment Barrett was kicked out of Pink Floyd, from the narrative of him going from groundbreaking musician to iconic rocker and manic, unstable star.
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The Who Hits 50! Live
Title: The Who Hits 50! Live
Released: November 26, 2022
Type: Movie
Celebrate the legendary rock band’s 50th anniversary in a 2015 concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London, where they tear through their greatest hits including “My Generation,” “Won’t Get Fooled Again,” “Baba O’Riley,” “You Better You Bet” and “Who Are You,” as well as sections from groundbreaking albums Tommy and Quadrophenia.
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The Who: One Band's Explosive Story
Title: The Who: One Band's Explosive Story
Character: Self - The Who Member
Released: August 26, 2022
Type: Movie
The story of Roger Daltrey (vocals), Pete Townshend (guitar), John Entwistle (bass) and Keith Moon (drums): The Who, one of the most original, creative and relevant British bands of the sixties and of the entire history of pop music.
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Classic Albums: The Who Sell Out
Title: Classic Albums: The Who Sell Out
Character: Himself
Released: June 15, 2021
Type: Movie
A retrospective about The Who's third studio album 'The Who Sell Out'. Including interviews with Who members Roger Daltrey and Pete Townsend alongside other people involved in the albums production.
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Best of the 60s: The Story of Ready, Steady, Go!
Title: Best of the 60s: The Story of Ready, Steady, Go!
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: June 5, 2021
Type: Movie
Best of the 60s is a documentary and a compilation from across the years of the iconic music series. More More. Best of the 60s is a compilation from across the years of the iconic music series and features performances by The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Martha & the Vandellas, Dusty Springfield, The Animals, Otis Redding, The Temptations, The Walker Brothers, Them, Marvin Gaye and more.
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Mick Fleetwood and Friends: Celebrate the Music of Peter Green and the Early Years of Fleetwood Mac
Title: Mick Fleetwood and Friends: Celebrate the Music of Peter Green and the Early Years of Fleetwood Mac
Character: Self
Released: February 15, 2020
Type: Movie
Legendary drummer Mick Fleetwood enlisted an all-star cast for a one-of-a-kind concert honouring the early years of Fleetwood Mac and its founder, Peter Green. The concert was held on 25th February 2020 at the London, Palladium. The bill included Billy Gibbons, David Gilmour, Jonny Lang, Andy Fairweather Low, John Mayall, Christine McVie, Zak Starkey, Steven Tyler, Bill Wyman, Noel Gallagher, Pete Townshend, Neil Finn, Kirk Hammett and many more. Legendary producer Glyn Johns joined as the executive sound producer and the house band featured Fleetwood himself along with Rick Vito, Andy Fairweather Low, Dave Bronze and Ricky Peterson.
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The Who: The Night That Changed Rock
Title: The Who: The Night That Changed Rock
Character: Self
Released: December 15, 2019
Type: Movie
In 1979, British rock band The Who performed at Riverfront Coliseum in Cincinnati, Ohio. A rush of concert-goers outside the entry doors resulted in the deaths of 11 people. Forty years later, rock legends Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey sat down for first-of-a-kind, exclusive interviews with WCPO.
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The Night That Changed Rock
Title: The Night That Changed Rock
Released: December 3, 2019
Type: Movie
Forty years later, rock legends Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey sat down for first-of-a-kind, exclusive interviews with WCPO Anchor Tanya O’Rourke. Their candid revelations about the horrific night of Dec. 3, 1979 in Cincinnati form the basis for O'Rourke's historical documentary, "The Who: The Night That Changed Rock."
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Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation
Title: Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation
Character: Self
Released: May 24, 2019
Type: Movie
50 years after the legendary fest, Barak Goodman’s electric retelling of Woodstock, from the point of view of those who were on the ground, evokes the freedom, passion, community, and joy the three-day music festival created.
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Bad Reputation
Title: Bad Reputation
Character: Self
Released: September 28, 2018
Type: Movie
The life and career of rock n' roll icon Joan Jett from her early years ripping it up onstage as the founder and backbone of hard-rock legends The Runaways, to her long time collaboration with Kenny Laguna as Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, and her enduring presence in pop culture as a rock pioneer and mentor. With her inimitable singles "I Love Rock n Roll," and "Bad Reputation" Joan Jett inspired a generation of young women to rock.
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The Who: Tommy Live at The Royal Albert Hall
Title: The Who: Tommy Live at The Royal Albert Hall
Character: Himself – guitars, vocals
Released: October 13, 2017
Type: Movie
This concert film captures the first ever live performance by The Who of “Tommy” in its entirety, recorded in June 2017. The show includes all time classics like “Pinball Wizard”, “I’m Free”, “Amazing Journey”, “We’re Not Gonna Take It”, “I Can’t Explain”, “Who Are You”, “Won’t Get Fooled Again”, “I Can See For Miles” and more.
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The Who: Rock in Rio 2017
Title: The Who: Rock in Rio 2017
Character: guitar
Released: September 23, 2017
Type: Movie
The Who at Cidade do Rock, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on September 23, 2017. Setlist: I Can't Explain / Substitute / Who Are You / The Kids Are Alright / I Can See for Miles / My Generation / Bargain / Behind Blue Eyes / Join Together / You Better You Bet / I'm One / 5:15 / Love, Reign O'er Me / Amazing Journey / Sparks / Pinball Wizard / See Me, Feel Me / Baba O'Riley / Won't Get Fooled Again
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The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight 2004 Festival
Title: The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight 2004 Festival
Character: Self
Released: June 2, 2017
Type: Movie
In 2004 The Who returned to the Isle Of Wight Festival for the first time since their legendary performance in 1970. After a long absence, the festival had been reborn in 2002 and continues to this day. Their UK concerts in 2004 were the first in their home country since the death of founder member John Entwistle. As the evening shadows lengthened across the festival site, The Who took to the stage and delivered an incendiary performance packed with hit singles and classic album tracks and the concert more than lived up to the fan s expectations and memories of 1970.
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Pete Townshend's Deep End - Face The Face
Title: Pete Townshend's Deep End - Face The Face
Character: Self
Released: September 16, 2016
Type: Movie
This show was filmed for the famous German TV series Rockpalast in MIDEM in Cannes on 29th January 1986. Pete Townshend's Deep End were touring in support of Townshend's solo concept album "White City: A Novel". Several of the musicians that appeared on the album were featured in the line-up of the Deep End including Pink Floyd's David Gilmour on lead guitar. The set list has tracks from the "White City" album, other Pete Townshend solo tracks, Who classics, David Gilmour's song "Blue Light" and a couple of surprises. Pete Townshend and the band deliver an outstanding performance that showcases him as a solo artist as distinct from his work with The Who.
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Night Flight: Born Again
Title: Night Flight: Born Again
Character: Self
Released: April 10, 2016
Type: Movie
Documentary tribute to what VH1 called “the single greatest rock omnibus program ever aired” and Brooklyn Vegan named “the most consistently weird and awesome thing on cable television in the ’80s.” This ‘Best Of’ episode features some of the most memorable moments of Night Flight's near-decade long run including restored interviews and segments from Kate Bush, New Wave Theatre, David Lynch, Prince, Wendy O Williams, Divine, Billy Idol, Johnny Rotten, and much more Night Flight treasures from the archive.
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The Who: Live in Hyde Park
Title: The Who: Live in Hyde Park
Character: Himself - guitarist, vocals
Released: October 7, 2015
Type: Movie
The Who’s epic 50th Anniversary Tour finale show, recorded at Hyde Park. Experience all the greatest hits including ‘Who Are You’, ‘My Generation’, ‘I Can See For Miles’, ‘Pinball Wizard’, ‘See Me Feel Me’, ‘Baba O’Riley’ and ‘Won’t Get Fooled Again’. Plus Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, Iggy Pop, Robert Plant, Johnny Marr and others share their stories of the band’s history and influence as legendary pioneers of British Rock.
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Jean-Michel Jarre: The Rise of Electronic Music
Title: Jean-Michel Jarre: The Rise of Electronic Music
Character: Self
Released: September 19, 2015
Type: Movie
Jean-Michel Jarre is one of the pioneers of electronic music. He is a composer, performer, songwriter, and producer whose pioneering approach to electronic music and live performance has influenced a generation. The emergence of the album "E-Project"is album is the focus of the documentary "A Journey Into Sound" by Birgit Herdlitschke. The film also airs the secret of success of Jean-Michel Jarre. With material from private and public archives, the film looks back on his youth, the first experiments with electronic music and his relationship with his famous father Maurice Jarre (composer of soundtrack for "Lawrence of Arabia", "Doctor Zhivago").
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Classic Quadrophenia
Title: Classic Quadrophenia
Released: July 6, 2015
Type: Movie
Pete Townsend's reinvention of The Who's Quadrophenia for the classical music genre (composed by partner Rachel Fuller) filmed live at the Royal Albert Hall and featuring the 90-piece Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the 80 members of the London Oriana Choir, Alfie Boe, Billy Idol and Phil Daniels
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The Who: Live at Glastonbury 2015
Title: The Who: Live at Glastonbury 2015
Character: Himself, Guitar
Released: June 28, 2015
Type: Movie
The Who's live performance on Sunday 28 June. Rockin' the Pyramid stage at the Glastonbury festival.
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The Who: French TV Archives 1965-1967
Title: The Who: French TV Archives 1965-1967
Released: January 1, 2015
Type: Movie
A compendium of TV and concert appearances from French Television, showcasing the prowess and power of The Who in their earlier days. Highlights include "Pictures of Lily", "Can't Explain", "My Generation", "Substitute" and many others.
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Lennon or McCartney
Title: Lennon or McCartney
Character: Self
Released: December 12, 2014
Type: Movie
550 artists were interviewed over ten years. At some point during those interviews, they were asked a question and told to answer with one word only. Some stuck to one, some said more, some answered quickly, some thought it through, and some didn't answer at all. That question… Lennon or McCartney?
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Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall
Title: Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall
Character: Self
Released: November 28, 2014
Type: Movie
A history and tribute to British Jim Marshall's amplifiers, which since then became the standard of rock'n'roll amplifiers ever since.
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Led Zeppelin Played Here
Title: Led Zeppelin Played Here
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: October 11, 2014
Type: Movie
1969. Man lands on the moon. Half a million strong at Woodstock....and Led Zeppelin perform in the gym of the Wheaton Youth Center in front of 50 confused teenagers. Or did they? Filmmaker Jeff Krulik chronicles an enduring Maryland legend, of the very night this concert was alleged to have taken place, January 20, 1969, during the first Presidential Inauguration of Richard Nixon. Led Zeppelin Played Here presents a mid-Atlantic version of what was happening nationwide as the rock concert industry took shape. Featuring interviews with rock writers, musicians, and fans, and several who claim they were witnessing history that night.
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Woodstock: Untold Stories Revisited
Title: Woodstock: Untold Stories Revisited
Released: July 29, 2014
Type: Movie
Sixteen performances, which total 73 minutes, of previously unreleased performances from the 1969 Woodstock Festival. This is the follow-up to 2009's Woodstock: Untold Stories Melanie: "Mr. Tambourine Man/Tuning My Guitar" (6:18) Joan Baez: "Oh Happy Day" (3:59) Joan Baez: "I Shall Be Released" (3:38) Santana: "Persuasion" (2:55) Canned Heat: "Woodstock Boogie" (8:38) The Grateful Dead: "Mama Tried" (2:53) The Who: "Sparks" (5:25) The Who: "Pinball Wizard" (2:51) Jefferson Airplane: "Volunteers" (2:53) Jefferson Airplane: "Come Back Baby" (5:56) Country Joe and the Fish: "Not So Sweet Martha Lorraine" (4:23) Crosby, Stills & Nash: "Helplessly Hoping" (2:27) Crosby, Stills & Nash: "Marrakesh Express" (2:55) The Paul Butterfield Blues Band: "Everything's Gonna Be Alright" (8:53) Sha Na Na: "Book of Love" (2:07) Jimi Hendrix: "Spanish Castle Magic" (7:09)
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The Who: Quadrophenia - Live in London
Title: The Who: Quadrophenia - Live in London
Released: June 6, 2014
Type: Movie
Legendary rock band The Who captured live in performance at London's Wembley Arena in July 2013. The gig saw the band perform their 1973 concept album 'Quadrophenia' in its entirety to commemorate the 40th anniversary of its release. The group also performed a number of popular songs from throughout their career including 'Baba O'Riley', 'You Better You Bet' and 'Won't Get Fooled Again'.
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The Who: Sensation - The Story of Tommy
Title: The Who: Sensation - The Story of Tommy
Character: Himself
Released: March 8, 2014
Type: Movie
The Who's seminal double album 'Tommy', released in 1969, is a milestone in rock history. It revitalized the band's career and established Pete Townshend as a composer and Roger Daltrey as one of rock's foremost frontmen. The first album to be overtly billed as a 'rock opera', 'Tommy' has gone on to sell over 20 million copies around the world and has been reimagined as both a film by Ken Russell in the mid-seventies and a touring stage production in the early nineties. This new film explores the background, creation and impact of 'Tommy' through new interviews with Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey, archive interviews with the late John Entwistle, and contributions from engineer Bob Pridden, artwork creator Mike McInnerney plus others involved in the creation of the album and journalists who assess the album s historic and cultural impact.
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Title: The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Character: Self
Released: February 17, 2014
Type: TV
After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York.
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Lambert & Stamp
Title: Lambert & Stamp
Character: Himself
Released: January 20, 2014
Type: Movie
In this crazy, chaotic gospel of chance, aspiring filmmakers Chris Stamp and Kit Lambert set out to search for a subject for their underground movie, leading them to discover, mentor, and manage the iconic band known as The Who and create rock 'n' roll history.
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The Who - The Making of Tommy
Title: The Who - The Making of Tommy
Character: Himself
Released: October 25, 2013
Type: Movie
1968 was a time of soul searching for the band - with three badly performing singles behind them they needed a big new idea to put them back at the top and crucially to hold them together as a band. Inspired by Indian spiritual master Meher Baba, Pete Townshend created the character of Tommy, the 'deaf, dumb and blind boy'. Broke and fragmenting when they started recording, the album went on to sell over 20 million copies. In this film, the Who speak for the first time about the making of the iconic album and how its success changed their lives.
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Quadrophenia: Can You See the Real Me?
Title: Quadrophenia: Can You See the Real Me?
Character: Himself
Released: June 29, 2013
Type: Movie
In his home studio and revisiting old haunts in Shepherds Bush and Battersea, Pete Townshend opens his heart and his personal archive to revisit 'the last great album the Who ever made', one that took the Who full circle back to their earliest days via the adventures of a pill-popping mod on an epic journey of self-discovery. But in 1973 Quadrophenia was an album that almost never was. Beset by money problems, a studio in construction, heroin-taking managers, a lunatic drummer and a culture of heavy drinking, Townshend took on an album that nearly broke him and one that within a year the band had turned their back on and would ignore for nearly three decades. 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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12-12-12: The Concert for Sandy Relief
Title: 12-12-12: The Concert for Sandy Relief
Character: Self
Released: December 12, 2012
Type: Movie
“12-12-12” was a fundraising concert to aid the victims of Hurricane Sandy, it took place on December 12, 2012 at Madison Square Garden. The concert featured Bon Jovi, Eric Clapton, Dave Grohl, Billy Joel, Alicia Keys, Chris Martin, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, Eddie Vedder, Roger Waters, Kanye West, The Who, Paul McCartney as well as other artists.
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The Who: Live in Texas '75
Title: The Who: Live in Texas '75
Character: Himself
Released: July 29, 2012
Type: Movie
The Who perform a live set at The Summit, Houston, Texas on 20 November 1975. Probably the best 'official' bootleg ever. All the classics including Substitute, I Can't Explain, My Generation & Won't Get Fooled Again.
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Acoustic At The BBC
Title: Acoustic At The BBC
Character: Self
Released: September 2, 2011
Type: Movie
A journey through some of the finest moments of acoustic guitar performances from the BBC archives, from Jimmy Page's television debut in 1958 to Noel Gallagher and Biffy Clyro.
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The Who:  Purple Hearts and Power Chords
Title: The Who: Purple Hearts and Power Chords
Released: April 11, 2011
Type: Movie
A 2-disc collection of live and TV performances by The Who. Before this release, several other bootleg DVDs had compiled the 1960s Who footage, with varying degrees of success. It's difficult, however, to imagine a better, more comprehensive one than this two-DVD collection, which assembles almost four hours of live, mimed, promo, interview, and documentary clips from various sources. The image and sound quality are usually as good as, or better than, what's seen or heard on those previous compilations.
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - The Concert for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Title: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - The Concert for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Character: Self
Released: November 3, 2009
Type: Movie
This set features rare, one-of-a-kind performances from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies, filmed over the past 24 years. The biggest names in rock 'n' roll perform in intimate settings, jamming in combinations not seen anywhere else. Plus, the anything-goes induction speeches by rock royalty, along with rare behind-the-scenes footage. For nearly a quarter century, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has honored music's most influential figures at prestigious black-tie events where performers and audience alike let down their hair. Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Live captures all the excitement of those ceremonies, from the wise and witty speeches, to the most incredible combinations of talent ever assembled on a single stage.
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Woodstock: Untold Stories
Title: Woodstock: Untold Stories
Released: June 9, 2009
Type: Movie
2 hours of musical performances from Woodstock which weren't included in the original Woodstock film. Joan Baez: "{I Live} One Day at a Time" (4:17) Country Joe McDonald: "Flying High" (2:21) Santana: "Evil Ways" (3:56) Canned Heat: "I'm Her Man" (5.33) Canned Heat: "On the Road Again" (10.49) Mountain: "Beside the Sea" (3:38) Mountain: "Southbound Train" (6:17) The Grateful Dead: "Turn on Your Love Light" (37:44) Creedence Clearwater Revival: "Born on the Bayou" (5:12) Creedence Clearwater Revival: "I've Put a Spell On You" (4:10) Creedence Clearwater Revival: "Keep on Chooglin" (9:25) The Who: "We're Not Going to Take It" (9:07) The Who: "My Generation" (7:36) Jefferson Airplane: "3/5 of a Mile in 10 Seconds" (5:40) Joe Cocker: "Something's Coming On" (4:14) Johnny Winter: "Mean Town Blues" (10:52) Paul Butterfield: "Morning Sunrise" (8:26) Sha Na Na: "Teen Angel" (3:21)
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Rachel Fuller presents: In the Attic with Pete Townshend & Friends
Title: Rachel Fuller presents: In the Attic with Pete Townshend & Friends
Character: Self
Released: March 31, 2009
Type: Movie
Rachel and Pete invite you to join them in the ATTIC for an unforgettable musical experience. Trailing The Who's world tour, IN THE ATTIC is a series of live performances in intimate clubs across America.
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The Who:  Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970
Title: The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970
Character: Himselft
Released: February 5, 2009
Type: Movie
Mod rockers The Who are captured live by director Murray Lerner at the legendary Isle of Wight festival in 1970, attended by 600,000 people. All the old classics are included in a typically energetic set; Moon the Loon, Roger the Dodger and Pete... the guitarist. And John Entwistle on bass.
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The Who: Live at the London Coliseum 1969
Title: The Who: Live at the London Coliseum 1969
Character: Himself - guitars, vocals
Released: November 17, 2008
Type: Movie
Concert of the Who's first filming of the Rock Opera «Tommy» at London's opera house, the Coliseum, 14 December 1969. At this point, the Who were in full stride, playing behind Tommy and making waves where ever they went. This performance, as rough and raw as it seems, is the Who at their all-time nastiest. Opening with the powerful «Heaven And Hell», the group slays each number — «I Can’t Explain», «Fortune Teller», «Tattoo» — before ascending the mountain of conceptual copiousness.
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The Who: At Kilburn 1977
Title: The Who: At Kilburn 1977
Character: guitar
Released: November 17, 2008
Type: Movie
Featuring one of the last public appearances by Keith Moon, the 1977 Kilburn show is a long-sought holy grail for fans of The Who, performing before a select audience on December 15, 1977 at Kilburn. Also included is a much earlier never-before-seen rarity and one of the band's personal favorites, The Who's powerhouse London Coliseum gig from 1969.
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Smashing Pumpkins: If All Goes Wrong
Title: Smashing Pumpkins: If All Goes Wrong
Character: Himself
Released: November 11, 2008
Type: Movie
A feature-length documentary about The Smashing Pumpkins, which chronicles the band's residencies at The Orange Peel in Asheville and The Fillmore in San Francisco in summer 2007. The documentary covers Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan's attempts to write and debut new music at the residencies, as well as the revival of the band with new members.
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VH1 Rock Honors: The Who
Title: VH1 Rock Honors: The Who
Character: Self
Released: July 17, 2008
Type: Movie
The Who were honored at the 2008 ceremony from the Pauley Pavilion at UCLA instead of the usual Las Vegas Mandalay Bay Events Center. The concert consisted of an hour-long performance by the band as well as tributes by Incubus, Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, Flaming Lips, Adam Sandler and Tenacious D.
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Beat Club: The 40th Anniversary Edition
Title: Beat Club: The 40th Anniversary Edition
Released: January 1, 2008
Type: Movie
A two-disc retrospective of iconic Beat Club performances recorded between 1968 and 1979 for German Television. Artists include: The Herd, The Kinks, Blue Cheer, Rolling Stones, The Who, Jimi Hendrix Experience and many others.
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Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who
Title: Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who
Character: Himself
Released: September 14, 2007
Type: Movie
A documentary on The Who, featuring interviews with the band's two surviving members, Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey.
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The Who: Dublin 6/29/2007
Title: The Who: Dublin 6/29/2007
Released: June 29, 2007
Type: Movie
The Who perform in Dublin, Ireland during the summer of 2007.
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The Who: Cheshire 6/23/2007
Title: The Who: Cheshire 6/23/2007
Released: June 23, 2007
Type: Movie
The Who perform in Cheshire during the summer of 2007.
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The Who Live at Glastonbury
Title: The Who Live at Glastonbury
Character: Vocals, Guitar
Released: June 1, 2007
Type: Movie
This Is THE WHO - Live At Glastonbury 2007 DVD In England At The Glastonbury Festival. Track List: 1. Can't Explain 2. The Seeker 3. Anyway,Anyhow,Anywhere 4. Fragments 5. Who Are You 6. Behind Blue Eyes 7. Baba O'Riley 8. Relay 9. You Better You Bet 10. My Generation 11. Won't Get Fooled Again 12. The Kids Are Alright 13 Tommy Medley:Pinball Wizard/Amazing Journey/Sparks 14. See Me Feel Me 15. Tea And Theatre
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The Who: Lisbon 5/16/2007
Title: The Who: Lisbon 5/16/2007
Released: May 16, 2007
Type: Movie
The Who perform for the first time in Portugal.
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The Who: Atlantic City 3/9/2007
Title: The Who: Atlantic City 3/9/2007
Released: March 9, 2007
Type: Movie
The Who perform at the Borgata in Atlantic City, NJ.
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The Who: Fresno 2/25/2007
Title: The Who: Fresno 2/25/2007
Released: February 25, 2007
Type: Movie
The Who perform at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, CA.
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Dear Mr. Fantasy - A Celebration for Jim Capaldi
Title: Dear Mr. Fantasy - A Celebration for Jim Capaldi
Character: Himself
Released: January 13, 2007
Type: Movie
In January 2007 a fantastic line-up of guests gathered at the Roundhouse in London to pay tribute to the late Jim Capaldi of Traffic and to raise money for his children's charity The Landmark Trust. Old friends such as Yusuf Islam (aka Cat Stevens), Pete Townshend of The Who, Joe Walsh of The Eagles, Jon Lord of Deep Purple, Gary Moore, Dennis Locorriere of Dr Hook and of course his Traffic colleague Steve Winwood, were joined by younger admirers such as Paul Weller and The Storys to perform their favourite Traffic and Jim Capaldi tracks in front of a sell out audience. The evening was hosted by broadcasting legend "Whispering" Bob Harris.
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The Who: Fragments Fan Club DVD
Title: The Who: Fragments Fan Club DVD
Character: Himself
Released: January 1, 2007
Type: Movie
This DVD from THE WHO, called Fragments, went out to platinum members of their fan club. The film combines live footage from the band’s 2006 dates with an in-depth behind the scenes look at The Who on the road. The movie features unprecedented access to Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey’s offstage life on the road, showing them traveling from gig to gig, meeting fans before the shows, and warming up prior to hitting the stage. Among The Who classics included in the documentary are ‘I Can’t Explain’, ‘Who Are You’, ‘Cry If You Want’, ‘Relay’, ‘Eminence Front’, ‘Baba O’Riley’, and ‘Won’t Get Fooled Again’, alongside newer material including ‘Mike Post Theme’, ‘Black Widow’s Eyes’, and ‘Man In A Purple Dress’. The film was directed by Justin Kreutzmann, who has been the primary cinematographer for Townshend and girlfriend Rachel Fuller’s In The Attic webcasts over the past year. He is the son of Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann.
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The Who: Grand Rapids 12/5/2006
Title: The Who: Grand Rapids 12/5/2006
Released: December 5, 2006
Type: Movie
The Who perform in Grand Rapids during their 2006 North American tour.
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The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests
Title: The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests
Character: Pete Townshend
Released: December 1, 2006
Type: Movie
Elaborate mixed-media production documenting the Who's 1996/97 tour of the USA with special guests Billy Idol and PJ Proby.
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The Who: Live at Lyon
Title: The Who: Live at Lyon
Character: Himself (Guitars, Vocals)
Released: November 21, 2006
Type: Movie
"Live At Lyon" Recorded at the Vienne Ampitheatre, Lyon, France on July 17, 2006 This bonus DVD was available from The Who's Endless Wire limited edition album
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The Who: Palm Springs 11/11/2006
Title: The Who: Palm Springs 11/11/2006
Released: November 11, 2006
Type: Movie
The Who perform at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Palm Springs, CA.
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The Who: BBC Electric Proms
Title: The Who: BBC Electric Proms
Character: Himself
Released: October 28, 2006
Type: Movie
The Who play to a crowd that can barely believe they're about to witness one of the best live bands of the last forty years, in the beautiful and intimate surroundings of The Roundhouse.
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The Who: Baltimore 9/23/2006
Title: The Who: Baltimore 9/23/2006
Released: September 23, 2006
Type: Movie
The Who perform at the Virgin Music Festival at Pimlico Race Track in Baltimore, Maryland.
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The Who: Holmdel 9/21/2006
Title: The Who: Holmdel 9/21/2006
Released: September 21, 2006
Type: Movie
The Who continue their 2006 tour with a stop in Holmdel, New Jersey.
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The Who: Boston 9/16/2006
Title: The Who: Boston 9/16/2006
Released: September 16, 2006
Type: Movie
The Who perform at the TD Bank Garden in Boston, MA, during their 2006 US tour.
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The Who: Wantagh 9/13/2006
Title: The Who: Wantagh 9/13/2006
Released: September 13, 2006
Type: Movie
The Who play at Jones Beach in Wantagh, NY, during their 2006 US tour.
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The Who: Philadelphia 9/12/2006
Title: The Who: Philadelphia 9/12/2006
Released: September 12, 2006
Type: Movie
The Who kick off their 2006 North American tour in Philadelphia
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An Ox's Tale: The John Entwistle Story
Title: An Ox's Tale: The John Entwistle Story
Character: Himself
Released: August 22, 2006
Type: Movie
An intimate portrait of the legendary bass guitarist for The Who. This documentary includes the last footage ever recorded with John Entwistle, and features interviews with Pete Townshend, as well as other major figures in rock history.
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The Who: Zaragoza 7/29/2006
Title: The Who: Zaragoza 7/29/2006
Released: July 29, 2006
Type: Movie
The Who wrap up their European tour with a show in Zaragoza, Spain.
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The Who: Madrid 7/27/2006
Title: The Who: Madrid 7/27/2006
Released: July 27, 2006
Type: Movie
The Who perform live in Madrid, Spain, during the summer of 2006.
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The Who: Ulm 7/23/2006
Title: The Who: Ulm 7/23/2006
Released: July 23, 2006
Type: Movie
The Who perform in Ulm, Germany, during the summer of 2006.
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The Who: St. Polten 7/22/2006
Title: The Who: St. Polten 7/22/2006
Released: July 22, 2006
Type: Movie
The Who perform at the Lovely Days Festival in St. Polten, Austria.
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The Who: Nyon 7/20/2006
Title: The Who: Nyon 7/20/2006
Released: July 20, 2006
Type: Movie
The Who perform at the Paleo Festival in Nyon during the summer of 2006.
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The Who: Metz 7/18/2006
Title: The Who: Metz 7/18/2006
Released: July 18, 2006
Type: Movie
The Who perform in Metz, France, in the summer of 2006.
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The Who: Lyon 7/17/2006
Title: The Who: Lyon 7/17/2006
Released: July 17, 2006
Type: Movie
The Who perform "Live at Lyon" during the summer of 2006.
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The Who: Monte Carlo 7/15/2006
Title: The Who: Monte Carlo 7/15/2006
Released: July 15, 2006
Type: Movie
The Who perform at the Sporting Club in Monte Carlo during the summer of 2006.
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The Who: Locarno 7/14/2006
Title: The Who: Locarno 7/14/2006
Released: July 14, 2006
Type: Movie
The Who perform at the Moon and Stars Festival in Locarno, Switzerland.
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The Who: Bonn 7/11/2006
Title: The Who: Bonn 7/11/2006
Released: July 11, 2006
Type: Movie
The Who perform in Bonn, Germany, during the summer of 2006.
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The Who: Glasgow 7/9/2006
Title: The Who: Glasgow 7/9/2006
Released: July 9, 2006
Type: Movie
The Who perform in Glasgow, Scotland, during the summer of 2006.
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The Who: Dublin 7/8/2006
Title: The Who: Dublin 7/8/2006
Released: July 8, 2006
Type: Movie
The Who perform in Dublin, Ireland, during the summer of 2006.
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The Who: Liverpool 7/6/2006
Title: The Who: Liverpool 7/6/2006
Released: July 6, 2006
Type: Movie
The Who perform their second show in Liverpool during the summer of 2006.
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The Who: Liverpool 7/5/2006
Title: The Who: Liverpool 7/5/2006
Released: July 5, 2006
Type: Movie
The Who perform their first show in Liverpool during the summer of 2006.
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The Who: Hampshire 7/3/2006
Title: The Who: Hampshire 7/3/2006
Released: July 3, 2006
Type: Movie
The perform in Hampshire during the summer of 2006.
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The Who: Werchter 6/30/2006
Title: The Who: Werchter 6/30/2006
Released: June 30, 2006
Type: Movie
The Who perform at the Werchter Festival in the summer of 2006
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The Who: Brighton 6/18/2006
Title: The Who: Brighton 6/18/2006
Released: June 18, 2006
Type: Movie
The Who kick-off their 2006 world tour in Brighton, UK.
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The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests
Title: The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests
Character: Self
Released: June 5, 2006
Type: Movie
Just seven years after wrapping up one of rock's first farewell tours, The Who returned to the stage in 1989 with another first: the classic album show. It was the 20th anniversary of Tommy, which seemed like a good excuse to book a bunch of stadiums and play the album along with a healthy dose of Who classics, aided by a mere 12 other musicians. This is The Who live at the Universal Amphitheater in Los Angeles, 24 August 1989.
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Title: VH1 Rock Honors
Released: May 31, 2006
Type: TV
The VH1 Rock Honors were an annual ceremony paying homage to bands who influenced the sound of rock music. The events began in 2006, and the final event took place in 2008. The general format of each show is for modern bands to "pay tribute" to classic greats of the rock/metal world, after which time the artist being paid tribute to plays multiple songs. The 2006 and 2007 shows featured four inductees each, whereas the 2008 show featured one, albeit with multiple bands paying tribute. The shows were directed by David Mallet and produced by Paul Flattery. Currently, VH1 has no plans for a CD or DVD release of any show.
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The Passing Show: The Life and Music of Ronnie Lane
Title: The Passing Show: The Life and Music of Ronnie Lane
Character: Himself
Released: April 9, 2006
Type: Movie
BBC documentary on the Small Faces' Ronnie Lane, which has since had its own standalone DVD release.
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The Who – Broadcast In Roundhouse Electric Proms 2006
Title: The Who – Broadcast In Roundhouse Electric Proms 2006
Released: January 1, 2006
Type: Movie
Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey are on blistering form in a session recorded at the Roundhouse in north London, as the grand finale of the BBC's Electric Proms in 2006.
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The World's Greatest Gigs
Title: The World's Greatest Gigs
Released: November 9, 2005
Type: Movie
A countdown of the 20 greatest gigs of all-time as chosen by a panel of pundits, promoters and performers.
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The Who: Tommy and Quadrophenia Live
Title: The Who: Tommy and Quadrophenia Live
Character: Self - Guitar, Vocals
Released: November 8, 2005
Type: Movie
Rhino Records is proud to present a 3-DVD boxed set showcasing one of the greatest live bands ever-The Who. Disc one features a live rendition of their full-blown rock opera about a deaf, dumb, and blind boy. Tommy was performed live in 1989 at The Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, with special guests Elton John, Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Patti LaBelle, and Steve Winwood. Disc two contains the band's second rock opus, this time built around the story of a young mod's struggle to come of age in the mid-60s. This live version of Quadrophenia, from the 1996/1997 U.S. Tour was the first time it was performed as Townshend and Daltrey had visualized it, with live action and featuring a then-unknown Alex Langdon in a spellbinding performance as Jimmy, the disillusioned Mod.
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The Britpop Story 'It Really, Really, Really, Could Happen'
Title: The Britpop Story 'It Really, Really, Really, Could Happen'
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: August 15, 2005
Type: Movie
In August 1995 Blur and Oasis were engaged in a head-to-head chart battle which divided music fans and led to a wider argument about British pop music. John Harris, journalist and author of The Last Party - the definitive study of the entwinement of music and politics in the 1990s - presents a documentary charting the rise of Britpop, its brief romance with New Labour and the emergence of 'new lad' culture. Finally, as Britpop declines, he asks what legacy it has left. Including contributions from Blur's Graham Coxon, Elastica's Justine Frischmann, Sleeper's Louise Wener, former New Labour insider Darren Kalynuk, and the founder of Creation records, Alan McGee.
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Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today
Title: Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today
Character: Self
Released: July 13, 2005
Type: Movie
This concert film was created for the London premiére launch of Live Aid on dvd in November 2004. It contains selected highlights of the marathon fundraising concert that took place across two continents with worldwide TV coverage on july 13, 1985. The event was never re-broadcast and never available until the release of the Live Aid 4-dvd set almost 20 years later. The 52-minute premiére version allows you to relive the experience that was Live Aid with songs and excerpts from more than 40 live performances from the event
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Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
Title: Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
Character: Self
Released: December 9, 2004
Type: Movie
The Secret Policeman benefit shows for Amnesty International brought together comedy grand masters - from Python and Beyond the Fringe - and performers then relatively unknown, like Rowan Atkinson. Narrated by Dawn French, the programme includes interviews with many of the comedians and musicians who took part: John Cleese, Stephen Fry, Michael Palin, Sting, Lenny Henry and many more. The shows and their stars had a huge effect on modern British comedy. There are few comics today whose careers have not been heavily influenced by the anarchic and surreal humour of these events.
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Live Aid
Title: Live Aid
Released: November 16, 2004
Type: Movie
4 × DVD, The broadcast of the biggest benefit concert in history, organized by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for Ethiopian famine relief. This entry is for the compilation box set released in 2004.
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One For The Road: Ronnie Lane Memorial Concert
Title: One For The Road: Ronnie Lane Memorial Concert
Character: Pete Townshend
Released: September 24, 2004
Type: Movie
At The Royal Albert Hall, London on 8th April 2004 after some 15 months of planning with Paul Weller, Ronnie Wood, Pete Townshend, Steve Ellis, Midge Ure, Ocean Colour Scene amongst them artists assembled to perform to a sell-out venue and to pay tribute to a man who co-wrote many Mod anthems such as ""Itchycoo Park, All Or Nothing, Here Comes The Nice, My Mind's Eye"" to name just a few. Ronnie Lane was the creative heart of two of Rock n Rolls quintessentially English groups, firstly during the 60's with The Small Faces then during the 70;s with The Faces. After the split of the Faces he then formed Slim Chance and toured the UK in a giant circus tent as well as working in the studio with Eric Clapton, Pete Townshend and Ronnie Wood. 5,500 fans looked on in awe at The R.A.H as the superb evening's entertainment ended with ""All Or Nothing"" featuring a surprise appearance by Chris Farlowe on lead vocals.
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The Who: Live in Boston
Title: The Who: Live in Boston
Character: Himself
Released: September 14, 2004
Type: Movie
This film documents The Who's 2002 performance at Mansfield, Massachusetts. Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey decided to complete the tour after John Entwistle's death, and made it a lasting tribute to their fallen comrade.
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Mayor of the Sunset Strip
Title: Mayor of the Sunset Strip
Character: Self
Released: June 17, 2003
Type: Movie
A look at the history of fame in the world through the eyes of pop star impresario, Rodney Bingenheimer
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Brian Wilson: On Tour
Title: Brian Wilson: On Tour
Character: Self
Released: March 17, 2003
Type: Movie
Legendary former Beach Boy, Brian Wilson toured America and Japan with a 10 piece band. Here he is captured performing 24 live tracks, and one that has never been issued before. Also included are interviews with Pete Townshend, Sheryl Crow, Neil Young and Patti Smith, a back-stage visit from Ronnie Spector, Paul McCartney's induction of Wilson to the Songwriter's Hall of Fame and a series of interviews with the man himself filmed over a 4 year period.
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Monterey Pop: The Outtake Performances
Title: Monterey Pop: The Outtake Performances
Released: December 11, 2002
Type: Movie
Additional musical performances from the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival in California, shot for the film Monterey Pop (1968) and released on the Criterion Blu-ray The Complete Monterey Pop Festival.
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Pete Townshend: Music from Lifehouse
Title: Pete Townshend: Music from Lifehouse
Released: January 1, 2002
Type: Movie
Music & Musicals, Classic Rock, Rock & Pop - Recorded in London, this live 2000 concert showcases Pete Townshend, legendary guitarist of the Who, performing music from his experimental piece "Lifehouse," which he began composing in the early 1970s and spent almost 30 years trying to complete. Townshend's pet project was born out of his belief that mankind has lost touch with spirituality and neglected social contact with the advent of technology.
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Being Mick
Title: Being Mick
Character: Self
Released: November 22, 2001
Type: Movie
For everyone who's always envied the life of the legendary Rolling Stones frontman, this behind-the-scenes documentary lets you in on Mick Jagger's private life, with family home movies and interviews, and also follows him recording and performing songs from his solo Goddess in the Doorway" album. Special appearances by Bono, Pete Townshend, Wyclef Jean, Lenny Kravitz, and others are featured.
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The Who and Special Guests: Live at the Royal Albert Hall
Title: The Who and Special Guests: Live at the Royal Albert Hall
Character: Self - Lead Guitar / Vocals
Released: November 27, 2000
Type: Movie
The Who & Special Guests: Live at the Royal Albert Hall is a concert film of The Who's concert on November 27, 2000 at the Royal Albert Hall in London to benefit the Teenage Cancer Trust. Bryan Adams, Noel Gallagher (Oasis), Kelly Jones (Stereophonics), Kennedy, Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam) and Paul Weller joined the Who on stage for a once-in-a-lifetime performance. The concert was also released on CD as Live at the Royal Albert Hall.
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The Beatles Revolution
Title: The Beatles Revolution
Character: Self
Released: November 17, 2000
Type: Movie
A primetime special celebrating The Beatles and exploring the lasting impact on pop music of Beatles innovations like stadium concerts, music videos, and the idea of rock album as art form. The filmmakers were provided rare, previously unseen footage from the Apple archives, and afforded complete access to their recorded music and film library.
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Pete Townshend - Letterman Compilation 1985-1999
Title: Pete Townshend - Letterman Compilation 1985-1999
Character: self
Released: December 31, 1999
Type: Movie
A compilation of Pete Townshend's performances and interviews on The David Letterman Show from 1985 to 1999.
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Classic Albums: The Who - Who's Next
Title: Classic Albums: The Who - Who's Next
Character: Self
Released: October 21, 1999
Type: Movie
In this 1999 documentary, Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey and John Entwistle discuss the making of what many consider the Who's greatest testament to Townshend's songwriting talent: their classic album "Who's Next." Others close to the group weigh in with insights about the late Keith Moon's importance to the band. The retrospective also features unseen performances of tunes from the platter, including "Won't Get Fooled Again" and "Baba O'Riley."
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Title: Where Are They Now?
Character: Self
Released: June 7, 1999
Type: TV
Where Are They Now? was a television series on VH1 that featured past celebrities and updated on their current professional and personal status. Each episode was dedicated to another genre. Though not always in sequence, some episodes were a continuation of the motif of episodes from the past. Those episodes sometimes had Roman numerals in their title to signify their sequel status.
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Listening to You: The Who Live at the Isle of Wight
Title: Listening to You: The Who Live at the Isle of Wight
Character: Himself
Released: November 3, 1998
Type: Movie
Mod rockers the Who are captured live by director Murray Lerner at the legendary Isle of Wight festival in 1970, attended by 600,000 people. All the old classics are included in a typically energetic set; Moon the Loon, Roger the Dodger and Pete... the guitarist. And John Entwistle on bass. This is the first DVD release, without the extra material found on the DVD/Blu-ray re-release of 2006.
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Title: Behind the Music
Character: Self
Released: August 17, 1997
Type: TV
An intimate look into the personal lives of pop music's greatest and most influential artists.
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Title: Classic Albums
Character: Self
Released: April 14, 1997
Type: TV
A documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive of a well-known band or musician or that exemplify a stage in the history of music.
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The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus
Title: The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus
Character: Self - Guitar
Released: October 12, 1996
Type: Movie
A 1968 event put together by The Rolling Stones. The film is comprised of two concerts on a circus stage and included such acts as The Who, Taj Mahal, Marianne Faithfull, and Jethro Tull. John Lennon and his fiancee Yoko Ono performed as part of a supergroup called The Dirty Mac, along with Eric Clapton, Mitch Mitchell, and Keith Richards.
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Pete Townshend - Live at Fillmore West, April 30th, 1996
Title: Pete Townshend - Live at Fillmore West, April 30th, 1996
Character: guitar, vocals
Released: April 30, 1996
Type: Movie
This Pete Townshend live performance was audience recorded at the legendary Fillmore West in San Francisco on April 30 1996. Pete is accompanied by Jon Carin on Keyboards and provides a rare live outing for many tracks. Track Details: 1. Let My Love Open The Door 2. English Boy 3. Drowned 4. The Shout 5. I Put A Spell On You 6. Cut My Hair 7. Sheraton Gibson 8. I'm One 9. Heart To Hang Onto 10. O'Parvardigar 11. A Legal Matter 12. A Friend Is A Friend 13. I Am An Animal 14. All Shall Be Well 15. Slit Skirts 16. Eyesight To The Blind 17. Driftin' Blues 18. Now And Then 19. Rough Boys 20. I'm A Boy 21. Magic Bus
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The History of Rock 'n' Roll
Title: The History of Rock 'n' Roll
Character: Self
Released: March 6, 1995
Type: Movie
The history of rock n' roll and pop music are explored are explored via interviews and footage of well-known music stars.
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A Celebration: The Music of Pete Townshend and The Who
Title: A Celebration: The Music of Pete Townshend and The Who
Character: Self
Released: December 16, 1994
Type: Movie
A Celebration: The Music of Pete Townshend and The Who, also known as Daltrey Sings Townshend, is a music event and later album documenting a two-night concert at Carnegie Hall in 1994. It broke Carnegie Hall's two day box office gross record, and was the fastest sell-out in the historic venue's history. The concert also raised money for Columbia Presbyterian Babies Hospital. This event was produced by Richard Flanzer and Roger Daltrey of English rock band The Who in celebration of his fiftieth birthday. The Who's music was arranged for orchestra by Michael Kamen, who directed The Juilliard Orchestra for the event. Pete Townshend, John Entwistle, Eddie Vedder, Sinéad O'Connor, Lou Reed, David Sanborn, Alice Cooper, Linda Perry, The Chieftains and others performed as special guests.
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The Who: Maximum R&B Live
Title: The Who: Maximum R&B Live
Character: Himself
Released: August 15, 1994
Type: Movie
A celebration of 30 years of The Who.
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Pete Townshend Live in New York Featuring Psychoderelict
Title: Pete Townshend Live in New York Featuring Psychoderelict
Character: Himself
Released: November 16, 1993
Type: Movie
A performance from Townshend's first North American solo tour was broadcast live from the theatre of the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York in August 1993. The concert was in three parts: an opening session of eight songs, a complete performance of Psychoderelict and an encore of a further five songs.
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Title: The Simpsons
Released: December 17, 1989
Type: TV
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.
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The Who Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy
Title: The Who Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy
Character: Self - Guitars & Vocals / Mr. Walker / Mrs. Walker / Narrator
Released: November 14, 1989
Type: Movie
This live rendition of The Who’s full-blown rock opera about a deaf, dumb, and blind boy was performed live in 1989 at The Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, with special guests Elton John, Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Patti LaBelle, and Steve Winwood.
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Title: Na siehste!
Character: Self
Released: November 4, 1987
Type: TV
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Pete Townshend - South Bank Show Documentary
Title: Pete Townshend - South Bank Show Documentary
Character: self
Released: October 1, 1985
Type: Movie
London Weekend Television presents presents a Pete Townshend documentary featuring his October 1985 South Bank Show, along with his promotion of the White City album. This documentary also features a demonstration by Pete of how he records at home (That's Alright Mamma and After The Fire). Also seen is PT rehearsing with Dire Straits and his own band Deep End featuring Dave Gilmour. Interviews by Melvyn Bragg. 1. Introduction - Interview 2. History - PT timeline with reference to The Who 3. White City - Location interview 4. Horse's Neck - PT reads extracts from his book 5. Rock Is Dead - Interview 6. Demos - That's Alright Mamma & After The Fire 7. Establishment - Interview 8. The Office - PT at Faber and Faber publishers 9. Dire Straits - Rehearsing "Going Home" at Wembley Arena 10. Faber And Faber - Presentation to publishers 11. White City - PT video diaries 12. Give Blood - Rehearsal performance with Deep End (Dave Gilmour on guitar)
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Live Aid
Title: Live Aid
Character: Self
Released: July 13, 1985
Type: Movie
Live Aid was held on 13 July 1985, simultaneously in Wembley Stadium in London, England, and the John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, United States. It was one of the largest scale satellite link-ups and television broadcasts of all time: watched live by an estimated global audience of 1.9 billion, across 150 nations. "It's twelve noon in London, seven AM in Philadelphia, and around the world it's time for Live Aid...!"
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White City
Title: White City
Character: Pete Fountain
Released: January 2, 1985
Type: Movie
A film based on Townshend's album "White City: A Novel". The story is based on the area where Townshend was raised. The drama is directed by Richard Lowenstein.
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The Who: Live from Toronto
Title: The Who: Live from Toronto
Released: January 1, 1984
Type: Movie
Widely considered one of the greatest bands ever, rock legends The Who bring down the house in this 1982 concert recorded at Toronto's Maple Leaf Gardens during the group's North American tour. Former Small Faces drummer Kenny Jones and keyboardist Tim Gorman join guitar-god Pete Townshend, lead singer Roger Daltrey and bassist John Entwistle onstage. Selections include "My Generation," "Pinball Wizard," "Squeeze Box" and more.
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The Who Rocks America 1982
Title: The Who Rocks America 1982
Character: Himself
Released: January 1, 1983
Type: Movie
The Who presents their last concert of the 1982 "Farewell" tour in Toronto, Canada, 1982.
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Video EP: Pete Townshend
Title: Video EP: Pete Townshend
Released: June 14, 1982
Type: Movie
Here is an artist who needs no introduction. During the past 15 years, both with the Who and in solo work, Pete Townshend has remained at the forefront of rock, defining rock's course as he grew and changed. Includes "Prelude", "Face Dances Part 2", "Communication", "Stardom in Action", "Exquisitely Bored", "Slit Skirts", and "Uniforms".
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The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
Title: The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
Character: Himself
Released: March 1, 1982
Type: Movie
Following the success of the 1979 show and the financial benefits accruing to Amnesty from the spin-off movie, TV special and record albums – Cleese, Lewis and Walker planned the next show to be a more spectacular event. Cleese focused on broadening the comedic talent to be presented at the show. In addition to the Amnesty show stalwarts drawn from the Oxbridge/Monty Python/Beyond The Fringe orbit, he invited newcomers such as Rowan Atkinson’s colleagues from the BBC TV show Not the Nine O'Clock News including Pamela Stephenson and Griff Rhys Jones; comedian Victoria Wood and regional comic Jasper Carrott. Lewis secured a return appearance by Billy Connolly and a debut appearance by "alternative" comedian Alexei Sayle who Lewis had recently discovered and was managing. Building on the success of Pete Townshend's 1979 appearance Lewis recruited other rock musicians to perform at the 1981 show including Sting, Phil Collins, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Donovan and Bob Geldof.
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The Who: Live at Shea Stadium 1982
Title: The Who: Live at Shea Stadium 1982
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1982
Type: Movie
The Who’s 1982 tour, which was all in North America apart from two warm-up dates at the Birmingham NEC in England, was their last to feature Kenney Jones on drums and the band did not tour again until 1989. The tour promoted the recent IT’S HARD album, which had been released in June 1982, and the set list included a number of tracks from that album, some of which the band would only play live on this tour. This concert film features the show from the second of their two nights at New York’s Shea Stadium and was filmed on 13 October 1982.
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Concerts for the People of Kampuchea
Title: Concerts for the People of Kampuchea
Character: Self
Released: March 29, 1981
Type: Movie
Organized by Paul McCartney and the United Nations, these concerts were in response to the 1975-79 Khmer Rouge’s reign, where three million persons perished in Cambodia. During the concerts, McCartney brought three generations of popular musicians together. The older generation included McCartney and the Wings, The Who and members of Procol Harum. The middle generation was represented by Queen and members of Led Zeppelin. Most notably, there was the new generation of mainly New Wavers and Punk Rockers, such as The Pretenders, Elvis Costello and The Attractions, Ian Dury and the Blockheads, The Clash, and The Specials.
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The Who: Rockpalast 1981
Title: The Who: Rockpalast 1981
Character: Hinself
Released: March 28, 1981
Type: Movie
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The Who: Rockpalast Festival 1981
Title: The Who: Rockpalast Festival 1981
Released: March 28, 1981
Type: Movie
The Who performs at the Rockpalast Festival in Grugahalle, Essen; in March of 1981.
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Grateful Dead: Live on Rockpalast
Title: Grateful Dead: Live on Rockpalast
Character: Self - Performer / Special Guest
Released: March 27, 1981
Type: Movie
The Grateful Dead performs two sets at Essen's Grugahalle in March of 1981. WDR's Rockpalast captures the magic for German televison -- including a special guest: Pete Townsend of The Who.
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The Secret Policeman's Ball
Title: The Secret Policeman's Ball
Character: Himself
Released: December 22, 1979
Type: Movie
Amnesty decided not to present a benefit show in 1978 in order to consider how to make better use of the performing talent so favourably disposed to assist it in raising funds. Peter Luff left Amnesty in 1978 and the organisation's new fund-raising officer, Peter Walker, was deputed to work with Lewis on reconfiguring the show to raise more money and greater awareness of Amnesty. Lewis proposed to Cleese that in addition to the comedy performances the show should feature some contemporary rock musicians. Cleese delegated this responsibility to Lewis who recruited Who guitarist Pete Townshend to perform, as well as New Wave singer-songwriter Tom Robinson.
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The Kids Are Alright
Title: The Kids Are Alright
Character: Himself
Released: June 15, 1979
Type: Movie
Through concert performances and interviews, this film offers us a comprehensive look at the British pioneer rock group, The Who. It captures their zany craziness and outrageous antics from the initial formation of the group in 1964 to 1978. It notably features the band's last performance with long-term drummer Keith Moon, filmed at Shepperton Studios in May 1978, three months before his death.
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Title: The Kennedy Center Honors
Character: Self
Released: December 28, 1978
Type: TV
The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual honor given to those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture.
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Title: The Secret Policeman's Ball
Character: Self
Released: April 1, 1976
Type: TV
A series of benefit shows staged initially in the United Kingdom to raise funds for the human rights organisation Amnesty International. The shows started in 1976 featuring popular British comedians but later included leading musicians and actors. The Secret Policeman's Ball shows are credited by many prominent entertainers with having galvanised them to become involved with Amnesty and other social and political causes in succeeding years.
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Tommy
Title: Tommy
Character: Himself
Released: March 19, 1975
Type: Movie
A psychosomatically deaf, dumb and blind boy becomes a master pinball player and the object of a religious cult.
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Title: Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
Character: Self - The Who
Released: January 12, 1975
Type: TV
A talk show presented by Michel Drucker
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Title: Rockpalast
Released: October 4, 1974
Type: TV
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Jimi Hendrix
Title: Jimi Hendrix
Character: Self
Released: June 14, 1973
Type: Movie
Made shortly after his death, this documentary explores the brief life and remarkable legacy of guitarist Jimi Hendrix. After finding fame in the U.K., Hendrix brought his act back to the U.S., where his influential playing style left a blazing imprint on a whole generation of musicians. Employing interviews with family and contemporaries, such as Eric Clapton, as well as scorching live performances from Woodstock and Isle of Wight, the film paints an indelible portrait of a rock 'n' roll legend.
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Sound of the City: London 1964-73
Title: Sound of the City: London 1964-73
Character: Self
Released: June 1, 1973
Type: Movie
Vintage film footage from the hey-day of the London's rock and roll scene. Interviews with rock artists and London's hippies and flower children.
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Title: Great Performances
Character: Self
Released: January 28, 1971
Type: TV
The best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse programming portfolio of classical music, opera, popular song, musical theater, dance, drama, and performance documentaries.
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The Who ‎– Live At Tanglewood 1970
Title: The Who ‎– Live At Tanglewood 1970
Character: Himself
Released: June 7, 1970
Type: Movie
1 Heaven And Hell 2 I Can't Explain 3 Water 4 I Don't Even Know Myself 5 Young Man Blues 6 Overture / It's A Boy 7 1921 8 Amazing Journey 9 Sparks 10 Eyesight To The Blind / Christmas 11 Acid Queen 12 Pinball Wizard 13 Do You Think It's Alright? 14 Tommy, Can You Hear Me? 15 There's A Doctor / Go To The Mirror 16 Smash The Mirror 17 Miracle Cure / I'm Free 18 Tommy's Holiday Camp 19 We're Not Gonna Take It 20 See Me, Feel Me 21 My Generation
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Woodstock
Title: Woodstock
Character: Self - The Who
Released: March 26, 1970
Type: Movie
An intimate look at the Woodstock Music & Art Festival held in Bethel, NY in 1969, from preparation through cleanup, with historic access to insiders, blistering concert footage, and portraits of the concertgoers; negative and positive aspects are shown, from drug use by performers to naked fans sliding in the mud, from the collapse of the fences by the unexpected hordes to the surreal arrival of National Guard helicopters with food and medical assistance for the impromptu city of 500,000.
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Heads
Title: Heads
Character: Self
Released: December 19, 1969
Type: Movie
Includes 'portraits' of Marianne Faithfull, Thelonious Monk and 28 others, some known, some less so.
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Monterey Pop
Title: Monterey Pop
Character: Self - The Who
Released: December 26, 1968
Type: Movie
Featuring performances by popular artists of the 1960s, this concert film highlights the music of the 1967 California festival. Although not all musicians who performed at the Monterey Pop Festival are on film, some of the notable acts include the Mamas and the Papas, Simon & Garfunkel, Jefferson Airplane, the Who, Otis Redding, and the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Hendrix's post-performance antics -- lighting a guitar on fire, breaking it and tossing a part into the audience -- are captured.
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Title: Omnibus
Character: Self
Released: October 13, 1967
Type: TV
Omnibus was an arts-based BBC television documentary series, broadcast mainly on BBC1 in the United Kingdom. The programme was the successor to the long-running arts-based series 'Monitor'. It ran from 1967 until 2003, usually being transmitted on Sunday evenings. During its 35-year history, the programme won 12 Bafta awards. Among the series' best remembered documentaries are Cracked Actor, a profile of David Bowie, and Rene Magritte, a graduate film by David Wheatley, 'Madonna: Behind the American dream', a film produced by Nadia Hagger, and a profile of the British film director Ridley Scott. For a season in 1982, the series was in a magazine format presented by Barry Norman. The series was replaced by 'Imagine' hosted by Alan Yentob.
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The Lost Paths
Title: The Lost Paths
Character: Himself
Released: January 1, 1967
Type: Movie
Series of three short 'Pop Films' directed between 1966 - 67 for French television by Philippe Garrel. Includes footage of The Living Theater in rehearsal, interviews with Julian Beck and Judith Malina, Donovan in concert and The Who in the studio recording 'Pictures of Lily'. Re-broadcast on INA in 1984.
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Carousella
Title: Carousella
Character: himself
Released: December 31, 1966
Type: Movie
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Seize millions de jeunes: Mods
Title: Seize millions de jeunes: Mods
Character: Interviewee
Released: March 18, 1965
Type: Movie
A 1965 segment from a French television program "Seize millions de jeunes" which takes a look at the mod movement in the United Kingdom, and includes performances by the Who at the Marquee Club in London’s West End, as well as an interview with Pete Townshend.
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Title: Top of the Pops
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1964
Type: TV
The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s number one pop show.
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THE WHO Live At The Chicago Amphitheater 1979
Title: THE WHO Live At The Chicago Amphitheater 1979
Character: Himself
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
The Who performed at the Chicago Amphitheater in Chicago, Illinois on December. 8th, 1979. The concert was broadcast live to several local movie theaters. The general consensus was that this show was the best on the 1979 tour. The show was visually stunning. Many times Pete Townshend or Roger Daltrey would move to the front of the stage and direct the cameraman to focus in close, then unleash a mic twirl or scissors kick for the hungry crowd.
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The Who: Philadelphia 11/25/2006
Title: The Who: Philadelphia 11/25/2006
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
The Who perform live at the Wachovia Center in November of 2006.
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The Who at Live Aid
Title: The Who at Live Aid
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
The Who reunite for the first time at Wembley
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The Who: Vancouver 10/8/2006
Title: The Who: Vancouver 10/8/2006
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
By most accounts, from those in attendance and based on various boards reviewing the Sirius rebroadcast, this may well have been the best performance on the tour to date. Roger especially was impassioned and in good voice.
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The Who - Live at the Silverdome
Title: The Who - Live at the Silverdome
Character: Himself
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
The Who - Live at the Silverdome