Captured backstage at Maple Leaf Gardens shortly after the band accepted gold discs, this photograph immortalizes Pete Townshend and Keith Moon at one of Moon's final public appearances as the drummer. Hand-signed by John Rowlands, strictly limited edition.
The Full Story
The Moment
Photographed on October 21, 1976, shortly after the band accepted gold discs for The Who By Numbers, this image conveys the candid, unguarded camaraderie of two rock icons at a pivotal moment. The photograph serves as a historical document of the original lineup during their twilight years, capturing the casual chaos and intimate interaction that defined their backstage environment.
The Heritage
Townshend's open-jacket posture and Moon's expressive demeanor, framed with the gleaming gold discs, highlight the personal and professional stakes of the period. This photograph documents one of the final public appearances of Moon as the drummer, making it a significant historical record.
Provenance & Release This is the first professionally scanned, museum-grade presentation hand-signed and numbered by John Rowlands. Museum-grade scanning and archival pigment printing on heavyweight, acid-free fine art paper.
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Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, October 21, 1976
Captured backstage at Maple Leaf Gardens shortly after the band accepted gold discs, this photograph immortalizes Pete Townshend and Keith Moon at one of Moon's final public appearances as the drummer. Hand-signed by John Rowlands, strictly limited edition.
The Full Story
The Moment
Photographed on October 21, 1976, shortly after the band accepted gold discs for The Who By Numbers, this image conveys the candid, unguarded camaraderie of two rock icons at a pivotal moment. The photograph serves as a historical document of the original lineup during their twilight years, capturing the casual chaos and intimate interaction that defined their backstage environment.
The Heritage
Townshend's open-jacket posture and Moon's expressive demeanor, framed with the gleaming gold discs, highlight the personal and professional stakes of the period. This photograph documents one of the final public appearances of Moon as the drummer, making it a significant historical record.
Provenance & Release This is the first professionally scanned, museum-grade presentation hand-signed and numbered by John Rowlands. Museum-grade scanning and archival pigment printing on heavyweight, acid-free fine art paper.
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