1967, the first year The Who toured in America I saw them in Anaheim, CA. The Who were opening for Herman’s Hermits (yes, you read that correctly). My friend was a big Herman’s Hermits fan, neither one of us had heard of The Who - what can I say - we were teeny bopper girls not even old enough to drive. My friend was enthralled with Herman’s Hermits; I was blown away by The Who. It was back in the day when they destroyed their guitars at the end of the set. Good times. Not old enough for trails, that came a couple of years later.
Pete used SG Special guitars back then because they were the easiest to break due to their weak neck joints. Glad he finally grew out of that, but it took a few more years.
Where was that show in ‘67? Anaheim Stadium? Or the convention center? The Who must’ve blown many minds back then. Betcha Herman’s Hermits were glad when that tour ended.