On This Day: June 27 1989 – Pete Townshend Releases The Iron Man: The Musical

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On This Day: June 27 1989 – Pete Townshend Releases The Iron Man: The Musical.

On this day June 27 1989, Pete Townshend released The Iron Man, a concept album and musical adaptation of Ted Hughes’ 1968 children's book. Blending theatrical storytelling with rock instrumentation, the album featured guest appearances from fellow members of The Who, including Roger Daltrey and John Entwistle, as well as artists like Nina Simone.

The Iron Man was a bold and imaginative project that combined Townshend’s rock legacy with his love for narrative-driven music. Though it...

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