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R.I.P. Alan ‘Smudger’ Smith

Alan ‘Smudger’ Smith (26 August 1943 – 4 November 2025) Beloved roadie, colleague, mentor, and friend. Alan ‘Smudger’ Smith, an unshakeable presence in the world of live music production and a longtime roadie for The Who, passed away peacefully on […]

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Arise, Sir Roger!

Sir Roger Daltrey was knighted by HRH The Prince of Wales today in a ceremony at Windsor Castle. Sir Roger told the press after the investiture ceremony that he is accepting the honour on behalf of all those at the […]

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Simon Townshend releases his first protest song ‘Digital Control’

Simon Townshend: “This is my first attempt at a protest song and because it’s something I feel so passionately about it, I turned around quickly . . . inspired, written and recorded in just a few days at my home […]

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BPI’s White Label Auction of rare vinyl test pressings including The Who

The White Label Auction in Aid of The BRIT Trust – the world’s only known auction dedicated exclusively to the sale of “white label” test pressings will take place on Tuesday 7th October 2025. Around 170 lots will go under […]

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The Who announce the final date on their The Song Is Over tour

We are pleased to announce that The Who are coming to Acrisure Arena, Greater Palm Springs, CA on Wednesday October 1st, 2025 for the last time on The Song is Over – The Final Public Show on the North American […]

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The North American Farewell Tour – Rescheduled Dates

The rescheduled dates for the two postponed shows are Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia on Wednesday September 10th and Boardwalk Hall Atlantic City on Friday September 12th. Purchased tickets for the original shows are valid for these dates.

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