Show Notes
Matt Kent talks about releasing the first Naked Eye fanzine for 22 years, being behind the Who 60th anniversary commemorative stamps from Royal Mail, showing the band members a Track Records compilation that they didn’t know existed, why Quadrophenia will work as a ballet, his pride in co-organising the 1995 Who convention and the difficulties involved, his creativity thriving from working for Pete Townshend, being up close to the ideas behind Lifehouse becoming a reality, and why he walked out on his dream job.
Plus: Paul looks at the recent gig announcements for 2025 and wonders what the potential line-up of the band could look like.
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RELATED LINKS:
Matt Kent’s website
Royal Mail Who stamps and collectibles
Track Records’ Who Did It album front cover
Who Did It back cover
Quadrophenia ballet website
Roger Daltrey sings 'Pinball Wizard' on Don't Forget Your Toothbrush, 1994
‘Boris the Spider’ from the 1995 Who Convention, Shepherd’s Bush
Quadrophenia medley from the 1995 Who Convention Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In 1983, Paul Bearman was three years old, hyperactive, and rarely slept. One evening, he defied his parents' expectations by sitting completely transfixed as BBC Two aired a documentary about Jimi Hendrix as part of its Rock Around the Clock programming… and his life was changed forever. Soon afterwards, he developed a love for The Who, watching The Kids Are Alright and The Who Rocks America on repeat, receiving albums and books for birthdays and at Christmas, and playing toy guitars while pretending to be Pete Townshend.
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The final episode of Season Three will now be released on Wednesday 22nd July. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.