1979: Return of THE WHO | Nationwide | Classic Music | BBC Archive

"None of us wanted Keith's death to be pointless, which is one of the reasons we decided to carry on, rather than stop." - Pete Townshend

Kevin Cosgrove reports on The Who, as they prepare for their first live performance, at the Rainbow Theatre, following the death of their inimitable drummer Keith Moon.

Cosgrove interviews founder members Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey and John Entwistle about the reasons for their return, their burgeoning interests outside of live music - particularly film, and what playing in the world's loudest band has done to their hearing over the years.

Former Small Faces drummer Kenney Jones is now the man behind the kit, how does he feel about taking Keith's place?


Clip taken from Nationwide, originally broadcast on BBC One, 17 August, 1979.





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