Edoardo Genzolini

An all-access account of the Who's 1968 and 1976 appearances at the Winterland arena in San Francisco In February 1968 and March 1976, the Who performed shows in the same venue, almost ten years apart: San Francisco’s Winterland. Generally considered as two marginal years in the Who’s career, they are only apparently so. These two years represent a screen grab of the band taken in its purest form: live, and harder than ever, right before and right after the huge success the Who struggled to live with in the years between. Winterland was the perfect setting to see the band live in the city that welcomed them as a second home, San Francisco. At the Who’s first Winterland show in February 1968, just a few hundred hippies turn up. Eight years later, in March 1976, the venue was crammed to capacity—5,000 tickets sold. Still, as the Examiner noted, “The Who could have sold eight times as many,” since there were 43,000 requests for tickets. Teenage Wasteland is an all-access look at those two shows is a glimpse of what it was like to see the Who at Bill Graham’s legendary concert venue, and features firsthand accounts and previously unpublished photos by fans at the shows, as well as details the band behind the scenes and onstage. Included are over 500 never-seen-before photos from previously unreleased archives and private collections.

The definitive account of Cream's legendary 1968 concert runs at San Francisco's Fillmore Auditorium and Winterland venues. Cream, the immensely influential British rock power trio of the 1960s, comprising guitarist Eric Clapton, bassist Jack Bruce, and drummer Ginger Baker, forged an extraordinary partnership with the vibrant city of San Francisco, California. This legendary collaboration unfolded at the iconic Fillmore Auditorium and Winterland venues, where, in the period of February to March 1968, the band’s electrifying live sound was officially captured on tape and film. Recent archival discoveries have provided author Edoardo Genzolini with new insights and a fresh perspective on those remarkable days. In this meticulously crafted book, Genzolini presents a comprehensive and thorough documentation of Cream both on and off the Fillmore and Winterland stages, during those transformative two months of 1968 when they reigned supreme. Drawing on extensive research, the author delves into each set performed by the band at both venues, meticulously examining the recordings made by Atlantic Records, and the film footage captured by the esteemed British documentary filmmaker Tony Palmer. Genzolini’s precise analysis finally unveils the definitive account, shedding light on which live performances ultimately found their way onto various Cream albums. Moreover, this groundbreaking work features a remarkable collection of rare and previously unpublished concert photographs that capture Cream at the zenith of their artistic prowess. This book serves as a testament to Cream’s unparalleled musical legacy and their enduring impact on the rock genre. Through painstaking research, meticulous analysis, and the inclusion of captivating visual material, the author provides a comprehensive and long-overdue exploration of Cream’s remarkable journey, transporting readers back to a time when this legendary band truly stood atop the world.

Who leader Pete Townshend describes this book as an "intriguing and extremely insightful take on the Who and myself." Most know that the legendary English rock band the Who performed concerts at ear-splitting volume, smashed their instruments, and became one of the world’s most influential groups. The period from 1964 to 1976 saw the creation of such classics as “My Generation,” “Pinball Wizard,” and “Won’t Get Fooled Again,” as well as the Tommy, Who’s Next, and Quadrophenia albums. ? In this book, readers will be thrown into the untold stories of fans affected by their music and live performances and the angst and insecurities that drove bandleader Pete Townshend to new heights during this time. Who saw Pete Townshend handing his guitar from the stage to a grateful fan, and what happened next? Who has seen photos of bassist John Entwistle being anything but the “Quiet One”? What happened backstage at Woodstock and the Monterey Pop Festival? Book highlights include: Exclusive, never-before-published anecdotes on the Who from fans, friends, and insidersHundreds of never-before-published photos of the Who in concert from 1964 to 1976The only existing photos of bassist John Entwistle smashing his bass on stage It’s a labor of love from a fan for fans that gives voice to a collective consciousness that might otherwise fall silent over time.