Today marks the 52nd anniversary of the release of The Who’s groundbreaking album, Tommy. It was released on May 23rd, 1969 and it really put The Who on the map.
The original “rock opera” generated a lot of press and the band got attention, fame and a best-selling double album in return.
In honor of this 52nd anniversary, below are six links to online articles about Tommy and one link to a 1969 interview with Pete Townshend talking about the unique “rock opera.”
Then, as always, there’s the MBIP Coming Attractions as to what’s happening on the blog next week.
Townshend on Tommy: Behind The Who’s Rock Opera - An interesting archival article featuring Pete Townshend discussing “Tommy” right after its release in July of 1969 in Rolling Stone.
50 Years Ago: The Who Release The Rock Opera ‘Tommy’ - This is an essay on “Tommy” and it also ranks all twelve of the albums recorded by The Who.
The Who’s ‘Tommy’: An In-Depth Look At Their Groundbreaking Rock Opera Album - A quick synopsis on the album along with five facts and a quick review from “famous fan” Billie Joe Armstrong.
10 Deep Facts about The Who’s “Tommy” - I never knew Nik Cohn inspired the “Pinball Wizard” song or that it was the last song recorded for the album.
Cover Story - “Tommy” by Mike McInnerney - Artist Mike McInnerney discusses designing the album cover and Pete Townshend talks about the artist in this article.
The Who’s game-changing rock opera ‘Tommy’ turns 50 - A lengthy NY Post article from last week about “Tommy” turning 50.
Beat-Club - Interview - The Who/Tommy (1969) - An interview with Pete Townshend talking about Tommy shortly after the release of the album in 1969.
Monday: I got my Saturday Night Take-Out from Wahlburgers in the Hy-Vee store. I’ve been curious about the food here and sampled some of it last night. Tune in tomorrow to see what I got!
Tuesday: We’ll be looking at the week of May 23rd of last year as the pandemic kept marching on!
Wednesday: I’m going to be shopping locally somewhere and I still need to figure this out!
Thursday: I’ll be reviewing another frozen pizza this day.
Friday: This starts our adventure of eating every can of Chef Boyardee!
Saturday: We’ll be shining the spotlight on yet another Saturday night dinner from 2013.
Okay, I have to get busy now, have a wonderful and fuderful Sunday!
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