THE WHO: Part 3
1964
1964 was the year The Who became Whole. It was the year of metamorphosis for The Detours. There were name changes, new management, record company auditions and recordings but the single biggest change was the arrival of Keith Moon. Suddenly they were an anchored unit and the energy on stage attracted an audience that wanted more from their music. It was the year the band shed their cover band cocoon to emerge as a powerful R&B flavoured live wrecking crew.
This is RockDocs Episode #3. If you haven’t heard The Who Part 2 check out Making the Scene first.
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1964 – The Who Became Whole
1964 was the transformative year that changed the fortunes of The Who.
When The Who Became Whole
Keith Moon entered the fray in the spring of 1964, totally by chance.
What’s in a Name
Would The Who be The Who if they were still The Detours?
The Flop of “I’m the Face”
The first single Roger, John, Pete & Keith released was a flop. It wasn’t a bad song but…
The Battle of Brighton
The Who were on hand for the Mods & Rockers clashes in Brighton in spring 1964.
Keith’s Drum Teacher
Keith learned the basics of drumming from one of the flash drummers of the 60’s.
The Pete Meaden Factor
Pete Meaden only worked with The Who for a short time but he played a key role in their ultimate success.
Rock Hallowed Ground
This “scruffy looking pub in Harrow” was a music hub in 1964 and helped create some significant moments in the history of rock.