Colin Dawson talks about receiving an OBE for services to British tourism; being on first-name terms with Princess Diana; getting started in music and playing guitar in his first skiffle band; first meeting Roger Daltrey in a café in Acton; the formation of The Detours; being inspired by Cliff Richard and taking pride in his appearance on stage; his memories of playing with The Detours and why he eventually left the band; hearing ‘I Can’t Explain’ for the first time; covering a Who song in a different band decades later, and the Who songs and albums he likes the most; his son playing bass for Joy Crookes at Glastonbury earlier this year; and reuniting with Roger, John and Pete at the Royal Albert Hall in 1989.Please note there is a 'show and tell' during this episode in which Colin shows Paul various photographs and Detours posters, which you can watch hereMusic by The Garage Become a TATW MemberSupport us with a one-off or monthly donationFacebookBlueskyInstagramYouTubeRELATED LINKS Colin sharing rides with Princess Diana and her two sons at Thorpe Park in 1993 Colin (in blazer and tie) first appears at 0:48 and is interviewed at 9:58Joy Crookes – ‘Perfect Crime’ Glastonbury, June 2025 (featuring Cameron Dawson on bass)The Wrinklies – ‘Caroline’ Broadstairs, Kent, c. 2010/11 (featuring Colin on lead vocals)The Wrinklies – ‘Summertime Blues’ Broadstairs, Kent, c. 2010/11Please consider filling in this short audience survey, as it will really help us out! All entries are anonymous, so no personal data is collectedhttps://bit.ly/talkingaboutthewho-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Richard Evans – artist and designer for The Who
Richard Evans talks about designing The Who’s latest tour book, trying to impress his mum by working for a Beatle, the upcoming Who Are You Super Deluxe Edition box set, working with Josh Townshend on the Live at the Oval 1971 cover and the inspiration behind it, photographing Keith Moon naked for his first ever Who commission, booking The Who to play in Nottingham while at art school, his management of the band’s website and social media accounts, and why it’s ok to have gaps in your Who knowledge. Music by The Garage Become a TATW MemberSupport us with a one-off or monthly donationFacebookBlueskyInstagramYouTubeRELATED LINKS Richard Evans’ websitePre-order Who Are You Super Deluxe Edition Buy Live at the Oval 1971Josh Townshend’s website‘Who Put The Boot In’ tour posterKeith Moon as a bellboy ‘Who Put The Boot In’ tour book coverThe infamous Keith centrefold ‘Who Put The Boot In’ tour book The equally infamous ‘Keith with football’ photo ‘I Can’t Explain’ Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA, 2015 (The Who Hits 50! tour)Please consider filling in this short audience survey, as it will really help us out! All entries are anonymous, so no personal data is collectedhttps://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/nPXm1yjH Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Buddy Ascott – drummer with The Chords
Buddy Ascott talks about playing with Tony Fletcher in The Dear Boys, being sacked by his previous band and not knowing why, The Who’s influence on The Chords, offering his drumming services to The Who when he was 18, the large Mod audience that followed The Chords through word of mouth, recording BBC radio sessions for John Peel, his love for The Who By Numbers and why it’s an underrated album, and drunkenly heckling The Who and ending up in their dressing room in the same night. Music by The GarageThe Dear Boys – 'Put It Down' (Page/Fletcher), used with kind permission Please consider filling in this short audience survey, as it will really help us out! All entries are anonymous, so no personal data is collectedhttps://bit.ly/talkingaboutthewho-survey Become a TATW MemberSupport us with a one-off or monthly donationFacebookBlueskyInstagramYouTubeRELATED LINKS The Chords – ‘Maybe Tomorrow’ Top of the Pops, February 1980The Chords – ‘Something’s Missing’ Top of the Pops, May 1980The Chords – first Peel Session BBC Radio 1, July 1979The Chords – second Peel Session BBC Radio 1, March 1980Proper – Meant To Say Something BandcampThe Dear Boys on BandcampThe Chords on London Weekend Show May 1979 (a teenage Tony Fletcher can be seen from 2:59–3:03)The Chords – ‘This is What They Want’‘The Ox’The Chords – ‘Don’t Go Back’‘Heaven and Hell’ Tanglewood, Lenox, MA, July 1970The Dear Boys – ‘Put It Down’ YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dan Epstein – music journalist, author and podcaster
Dan Epstein talks about co-writing the autobiography of cult band Redd Kross, jamming with Roger Daltrey at the Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy Camp in Las Vegas and leaving in a wheelchair (the two things aren't connected!), the effect that first seeing The Kids Are Alright had on him, seeing spiritual elements within ‘A Quick One, While He’s Away’, attempting to be an edgy music journalist and writing negatively about the band for Ugly Things magazine in his early 20s, and how FM radio was the ideal platform for increasing The Who’s popularity in America. Music by The Garage Please consider filling in this short audience survey, as it will really help us out! All entries are anonymous, so no personal data is collectedhttps://bit.ly/talkingaboutthewho-survey Become a TATW MemberSupport us with a one-off or monthly donationFacebookBlueskyInstagramYouTubeRELATED LINKS Now You’re One of Us: The Incredible Story of Redd KrossDan Epstein’s Substack page Jagged Time LapseCrossed Channels podcast The Kids are Alright trailerA Quick One, While He’s Away The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus performance from The Kids Are AlrightSuccess Story from The Kids Are AlrightEminence Front – official video Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Our second conversation with Jody Linscott
Jody Linscott talks about playing on the recent UK tour with Roger Daltrey, the planned documentary about her life, holidaying in England in 1971 and deciding not to go home, the differences between touring with Roger nowadays and touring with The Who in 1989, how the music industry is rapidly changing, the importance of art to our well-being, the oversaturation of music in the modern era, and having two children’s books published by Jackie Onassis. Music by The GaragePlease consider filling in this short audience survey, as it will really help us out! All entries are anonymous, so no personal data is collectedhttp://bit.ly/talkingaboutthewho-surveyBecome a TATW MemberSupport us with a one-off or monthly donationFacebookBlueskyInstagramYouTube RELATED LINKS Buy tickets for Who’s Next at the 100 Club (featuring Paul interviewing Dante DiCarlo)The Who: Album by Album – Dante DiCarlo’s new bookWho’s Next tribute band websiteThe Who’s North American farewell tour datesRoger Daltrey – ‘Naked Eye’ London Palladium, 21st April 2025Roger Daltrey – 'Days' (Kinks cover), preceded by heckling Wolverhampton Civic Hall, 24th April 2025Roger Daltrey – ‘Who Are You’ Piece Hall, Halifax, 30th July 2025Kachina Dechert (Jody’s daughter) on IMDBThe Who – ‘Join Together’ Universal Amphitheatre, Los Angeles, 24th August 1989Jody’s two children’s books on Amazon:Once Upon A To Z: An Alphabet OdysseyThe Worthy Wonders Lost at Sea: A Whimsical Word Search Adventure Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sixty years on from first becoming The Who and Keith Moon joining the band, The Who’s impact on the world is as strong today as it’s ever been. Join host Paul Bearman for a deep dive into the legacy of that nice rock and roll band from Shepherd’s Bush, London, featuring conversations with special guests connected to the band and other Who fans from around the world. Episodes released fortnightly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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