RockDocs

29/06/2022

28/04/2022

"Talking about MY GENERATION" 🎸 WHO fans!
Big thanks to Ben the Illustrator for the very cool animated graphic of the My Generation Decca single.
Love The Who ? Listen to their story here
https://pages.rockdocs.ca/
Check out Ben the Illustrator's Cover Versions of iconic albums here. https://cover-versions.com/

01/03/2022

Happy Birthday to Roger Daltrey!!!! Born March 1, 1944, the first child of Harry & Irene Daltrey would become a legend, much loved by Who fans everywhere.

28/02/2022

In the summer of 1965 Paul McCartney made this statement to the press. The Who’s new single, their approach to fashion and their pontificating in the media were all a challenge to the status quo. Fans loved it and success was finally at hand…But trouble would soon be brewing. Join the audio journey of The Who
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21/02/2022

MY GENERATION was once considered "lightweight"!?!
I find that hard to imagine but that's one of the things I have learned as I explore the history of The Who in my continuing podcast series. Wanna listen?
https://rockdocs.ca/newrockdocs/?utm_medium=post&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=My+Gen

16/02/2022

I got my WHO tickets and I am sooo ready! 🎸🎤
Gear up for the shows by listening to this series on the history of THE WHO
https://rockdocs.ca/newrockdocs/?utm_medium=post&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=The+Who+Live+show
Please share and subscribe! Thanks!

14/02/2022

Happy ♥️ Day Who fans! On Valentine's Day 1964 Roger, John, Pete & drummer Doug Sandom evolved from The Detours to become The Who for the first time after reject other names such as The Hair and The No One. This version of lasted only a few months, with the band becoming The High Numbers and Doug leaving to be replaced by Keith Moon.

Subscribe and share my podcast on the history of The Who please!
http://ow.ly/V6eI50HUfas

08/02/2022

NEW SHOW! 🎸
THANKS for subscribing, following and sharing.
https://rockdocs.ca/newrockdocs/

08/02/2022

Just released my latest episode of THE WHO - GREATER THAN THE SUM OF ITS PARTS. https://rockdocs.ca/newrockdocs/
5 shows so far as I explore the story of The Who. If you check it out, THANKS!

11/11/2021

Who fans have drummer Mick Brown to thank for introducing Pete Townshend to the power of recording. Back in 1961 he recorded him playing a cover of The Shadows "Man of Mystery" and Pete discovered an "extraordinary creative tool".(pictured with Pete is Mick Brown & Peter Wilson)

http://ow.ly/n08c50GLJeE

04/11/2021

This "scruffy looking pub in Harrow" prompted some key music, incidents & activities in rock history.
Want to hear more of the story? http://ow.ly/Q1OK50GGi3P

28/10/2021

Pete Meaden played a key role in the ultimate success of . Though he failed to recognize some of the unique aspects that set the band apart his direction helped establish The Who as the Mod band at a time when that culture was "it"! Who fans can listen to the story of The Who here http://ow.ly/ZfAr50GAkaV

21/10/2021

created one of Rock's iconic fashion statements by turning the Union flag into clothing. The idea has been copied by many musicians including Paul Cook of the and even but it's the original that remains the classic!
Love ? I am exploring their story in my podcast if you want to have a listen. http://ow.ly/4ZB050Gvp4W

13/10/2021

Keith learned the basics of drumming and personal style from one of the flash drummers of the 60’s. Do you know who?

Hear the story of The Who http://ow.ly/SgKB50Gqq3A

22/09/2021

Manager Kit Lambert got the best out of The Who by encouraging their worst behaviour.
https://rockdocs.ca/part-4-snakes-ladders/?utm_medium=post&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=The+Lambert+Master+Plan

04/08/2021

So why did Pete Townshend smash his guitar????
http://ow.ly/Ci5k50FJG4O!

02/08/2021

Quadrophenia instigator! The Who were there for the Battle of Brighton!
Hear the full story here: http://ow.ly/fIz850FIDGl

02/08/2021

Quadrophenia instigator! A moment in history that inspired

Hear the full story https://rockdocs.ca/the-who-part-3-1964/?utm_medium=post&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=Battle+of+Brighton

30/07/2021

The first single the released by the 4 members of The Who was a flop but that experience helped them get it right the next time when it really mattered. You can hear the story of that first single and it's Bside Zoot Suite in this episode of The Who: Greater than the Sum of Its Parts. http://ow.ly/Vy6X50FHmGp

28/07/2021

The Townshend Windmill was inspired by Keith Richards!
Hear the full story http://ow.ly/6rev50FEF1H

23/07/2021

Many of the musicians who shaped the sound of rock had to make their instruments before they could make music, including & of . Hear their story http://ow.ly/7MkV50FCjbD

18/07/2021

Friday January 29 1965 The Who hijacked Ready Steady Go! during their colour debut appearance.
Hear the full story here. http://ow.ly/DXLa50FykGk!

16/07/2021

The Who's gigs at the Marquee are famous but The Railway Hotel was the incubator that gave the band the perfect conditions for growth. Listen to the story of The Who here
http://ow.ly/hxkb50FwETU

14/07/2021

A chance discussion with fans gives a reason to write songs. He called it "The Goldhawk Manifesto".
Listen to the story of The Who here: http://ow.ly/uJvW50FvSiW

11/07/2021

Did you know that listening to Charles Mingus helped write I Can’t Explain. Hear the full story at http://ow.ly/fETZ50FtATC
On this writing credit on this single they spelled Townshend wrong 😕

09/07/2021

A series of small changes over just 6 months totally transformed The Who for success! How did they do it? Listen here! http://ow.ly/PO5E50FsYHp

07/07/2021

Be careful what you wish for! How The Who captured their early sound on record.
http://ow.ly/ZSCm50Fq2Ai

04/07/2021

The Who and its management had to work to attract an audience to The Marquee Club in 1964 for gigs that would become legendary. I wish I'd been there!
Listen to the story of The Who here! https://rockdocs.ca/part-4-snakes-ladders/?utm_medium=post&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=The+Marquee

02/07/2021

Who were these two guys? They had an indelible impact on The Who. Listen to their story at http://ow.ly/UxNG50FmMqZ

30/06/2021

Friday February 12, 1965 The Who auditioned for the BBC to mixed reviews but they squeaked through the audition. Have a listen to what the selection panel said and see the band perform one of the songs that got them through. http://ow.ly/326t50FlQxe