Teenage Wasteland: The Who at Winterland, 1968 and 1976

In February 1968 and March 1976, the Who performed shows at San Francisco's Winterland, considered two marginal years in their career. These two years represent a screen grab of the band taken in its purest form: live and harder than ever. The first show in 1968 had just a few hundred hippies, while the second show in 1976 was crammed to capacity with 5,000 tickets sold. This all-access look at the two shows is a glimpse of what it was like to see the Who at Bill Graham's legendary concert venue, featuring firsthand accounts and previously unpublished photos by fans.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2024
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd

In February 1968 and March 1976, the Who graced the same stage at San Francisco's Winterland, nearly ten years apart. Often perceived as two insignificant years in the band's career, these two years actually capture the Who in their purest form: live, and harder than ever, right before and right after the immense success they struggled to live with in the years between. Winterland was the ideal setting to witness the band's electrifying performances in the city that embraced them as a second home, San Francisco. At the Who's first Winterland show in February 1968, a mere few hundred hippies gathered to witness the spectacle. However, in March 1976, the venue was packed to the brim, with a staggering 5,000 tickets sold. Despite this impressive turnout, as noted by the Examiner, the Who could have sold eight times as many, as 43,000 requests for tickets were sent! This all-access look at those two shows offers a glimpse into the experience of seeing the Who at Bill Graham's legendary concert venue, featuring firsthand accounts and previously unpublished photos by fans at the shows, as well as behind-the-scenes details and onstage moments.

Weight: 1488g
Dimension: 227 x 287 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780764367359