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members of The Who rock group sent their managers to purchase a gurad dog at Battersea
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members of The Who rock group sent their managers to purchase a gurad dog at Battersea
members of The Who rock group sent their managers to purchase a gurad dog at Battersea Dogs home to guard their van and equipment. But while they were there the van and instruments valued at £ 5000 were stolen outside the home.
Pete Townshend looking at one of the dogs.
1st September 1965
Charlie Ley
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
England
U7808
Media ID 21654041
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In this print captured by Charlie Ley, we are transported back to the 1960s when members of The Who rock group found themselves in an unfortunate predicament. Fearing for the safety of their van and valuable equipment, they sent their managers to Battersea Dogs home with a mission to purchase a guard dog. Little did they know that fate had something else in store for them. As Pete Townshend stands before us, his gaze fixed on one of the dogs at Battersea, we can almost feel the weight of disappointment and frustration hanging in the air. It was September 1st, 1965 - a day that would forever be etched in their memories as not only did they lose instruments valued at £5000 but also witnessed how quickly misfortune could strike. The image encapsulates both vulnerability and determination as Pete contemplates what could have been done differently. The vibrant energy of the swinging sixties is juxtaposed against this momentary setback faced by these iconic musicians. This photograph serves as a reminder that even legends like The Who were not immune to life's unexpected twists and turns. It immortalizes a time when music was evolving rapidly, leaving no room for complacency or naivety. Charlie Ley's lens captures more than just an artist contemplating his next move; it captures an era defined by its passion for entertainment and love for animals – two elements deeply intertwined within our collective memory.
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