The Who: From Tommy to Quadrophenia Tours (1969–1974)

1. The Who preview Tommy at Ronnie Scott’s

   May 1, 1969Labels: Ronnie Scott's, Tommy, Pete Townshend

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2. Tommy Tour begins and reshapes their live act

   May 9, 1969Labels: Tommy Tour, The Who

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3. Tommy released as a double album

   May 19, 1969Labels: Tommy, The Who

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4. Woodstock set highlights Tommy on a major stage

   Aug 17, 1969Labels: Woodstock, Tommy

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5. Live at Leeds recorded for a definitive live album

   Feb 14, 1970Labels: Live at, University of

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6. Live at Leeds released, cementing their live reputation

   May 11, 1970Labels: Live at, The Who

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7. Tommy Tour ends after an extended run

   Dec 20, 1970Labels: Tommy Tour, The Who

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8. Final Young Vic Lifehouse performance ends the experiment

   Apr 26, 1971Labels: Young Vic, Lifehouse

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9. Who’s Next released from the aborted Lifehouse project

   Aug 2, 1971Labels: Who's Next, Lifehouse

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10. Join Together single keeps Lifehouse themes alive

    Jun 16, 1972Labels: Join Together, Lifehouse

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11. 5:15 single introduces Quadrophenia to the public

    Oct 5, 1973Labels: 5 15, Quadrophenia

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12. Quadrophenia released as The Who’s next rock opera

    Oct 26, 1973Labels: Quadrophenia, The Who

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13. Quadrophenia Tour begins with backing tapes and adjustments

    Oct 28, 1973Labels: Quadrophenia Tour, backing tapes

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14. Keith Moon collapses; audience member fills in on drums

    Nov 20, 1973Labels: Keith Moon, Cow Palace

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15. Odds & Sods released, closing the 1969–1974 arc

    Oct 4, 1974Labels: Odds &, The Who

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