Chris Charlesworth, Who author and music journalist

Chris Charlesworth talks about writing his new memoir Just Backdated, being Melody Maker’s man in America during the 70s, giving Debbie Harry her first UK print exposure, an unexpected phone call from Keith Moon after writing a glowing review, getting to know The Who and their families, and his feelings on the band playing with an orchestra.

Plus: after Pete Townshend announces upcoming Who activity in 2025, Paul ponders what that might look like and whether it’s finally time to bring back some obscure early material on stage.

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RELATED LINKS:

Chris Charlesworth's new memoir Just Backdated

Chris’ blog ‘Just Backdated’

Sound desk audio of Roger and Pete banter at the Royal Albert Hall, 2024

Pete’s interview in The Standard, October 2024

Roger Daltrey – ‘Another Tricky Day’, 2024

Matt Kent on The Fisher Protocol

The Who – ‘Bald Headed Woman’

The Who – ‘Young Man Blues’, Ottawa, 1969

The Who – ‘My Generation’ from Live at the Fillmore East 1968

Slade – ‘Get Down and Get With It’ on UK TV, 1971

John Entwistle’s Ox – King Biscuit Flower Hour Presents in Concert, 1975

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