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THE BEAT GOES ON

LONDON—In order to take everyone's mind off the impending world war between Russia and China, the Who have sequestered themselves in this hallowed hamlet in preparation for a "majoir announcement." And while no one will confirm or deny rumors of another verbal battle between Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey, they are assuring us all that said "announcement" will probably involve a limited U.S. tour early this summer, as well as the unveiling of a new band lineup.

May 1, 1979
Cathy Gisi

THE GCAT GOES ON

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LONDON—In order to take everyone's mind off the impending world war between Russia and China, the Who have sequestered themselves in this hallowed hamlet in preparation for a "majoir announcement." And while no one will confirm or deny rumors of another verbal battle between Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey, they are assuring us all that said "announcement" will probably involve a limited U.S. tour early this summer, as well as the unveiling of a new band lineup.

Of course, it's common knowledge that former Small Face Kenny Jones has replaced Keith Moon. But the Who are also in the market for a fulhtime keyboardist and possibly another guitarist, the latter because Townshend wants to be free to noodle with the synthos a bit. In a Melody Maker interview, Pete said he'd love to have Ian MacLagen in thy liniyup as Mac's brilliant oh both keyboards and guitar. But that setup is impossible as Ian's been working exclusively with the Rolling Stones, not to mention the fact that he's married to Keith Moon's ex, who is responsible now for Keith's estate;! a sticky situation to be avoided at all costs.

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