User:Malamutemike

I have recently come into possession of several items that may have significant value. While out buying old record LP's from private owners, I came accross "The Who Live at Leeds". What I found in addition to the album was several items that are of note. They are:

1. A letter from E.M.I Records to Kit Lambert, telling him that they cannot decide whethter the "High Numbers" have anything to offer. It is signed by Jonn Burgess, assistant to Norman Newell. The letter is dated 22, October, 1964. The High Numbers band members were the original The Who band members.

2. A signed contract agreement from Premier Talent Associates, inc., between the parties New Action Ltd, furnishing the services of The Who, and Woodstock Ventures. It is dated 27 June 1969. It is a signed contract agreement for The Who to play Woodstock. It is signed by Christopher Stamp, who was The Who's producer, and someone from Woodstock Ventures, named Michael (last name looks like Long).

I have found also the partial lyrics to "My Generation" with hand written notes on key changes, rythem, and when to "leave stutter out, on final recalling"

I also found a breakdown on what the members of The Who are to be payed for a performance at a club in London. I cannot make out the whole name of the club, but it is at 90, Wardour Street, London, W.l, Box Office. It is dated for January 12th, with the year possibly 1964. The money breakdown is hand written with the names and amounts as follows. The first name I cannot make out but assume it is a manager or producer, since the amount is greater. The list is: Something like Clique - L-31-1 John- L-11-1 Keith- L-21-1 Roger- L-21-1 Peter- L-11-1 Mike- L-11-1

I also have what appears to be a listing of play dates scheduled for the High Numbers, along with the fee and commissions for each date. The year is not listed on the dates but it does have Date, Place, Fees, Paid, Commission and Money deducted headings. Samples are the following: Date             Place               Fee       Paid          Commiss. Money deducted Sun. 26th July  White Hart, Acton    12.0.0    paid            1.4.0 Fri. 321st July Goldhawk Social Club 12.0.0    paid            1.4.0

The list of dates goes on.

Also included in my find are the partial lyrics to "My Generation". It has typewritten lyrics with handwritten notes about key changes, rythem notes, something about "solo feedback" and an asterick next to a couple of the lyric lines, with the explanation at the bottom of the page to "leave stutter out, on final recalling".

Would love to hear back from anyone that knows anything about this stuff...