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Decade of the Who




          I have a copy of this book published in 1977 by Fabulous
          Music (PT's music publishing company), and have found it to
          be a great addition to my Who library.

          It covers the period 1965-175; here's a brief summation of
          the contents:

          ** the usual obligatory fanzine personal stats on each
          member (complete with childhood photos and a brief interview
          with an old schoolmaster)

          ** a number of short but informative interviews, including
          one with Pete Meaden on the early Mod movement and the part
          The Who played;  PT on the writing of My Generation; Artist
          John Davis, whose works appear throughout the book; Steve
          Turner (don't know who this guy is) on 'Tommy;' Roger
          Daltrey on 'Tommy;' John Entwistle on standing still...

          ** most importantly, the book has sheet music for many of
          the songs from this period, annotated by PT.  If you're a
          musician interested in playing the songs corectly, the notes
          are invaluable.  Non-musicians would also be interested as
          the notes provide yet another glimpse into PT's brain.

          If you can find a copy, this book is well worth the price
          (I paid $9.95 for mine about 1980... sigh...)!  The picture
          of PT on p. 224 is worth the price alone.


          OK,
          KLW