This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/9/2026
Offered Here: The Who 1980-1994 Collector Lot. This auction lot offers a collector's ensemble spanning nearly fifteen years of history for the legendary rock band The Who. The multi-item lot includes an official 1980 tour program from the band's first tour following the tragic passing of Keith Moon, capturing a transitional era. Also included is a vintage concert ticket from Bill Graham’s Day on the Green concert on October 23, 1982, at the Oakland Coliseum during the band's initial farewell tour. Adding a personal element to the collection is an original 1980s Polaroid photograph capturing guitarist Pete Townshend alongside a female companion. Rounding out the lot is a ticket stub from the December 3, 1994 Broadway performance of the multi-Tony Award-winning stage production of Tommy.
Additional Information: The 1980 tour marked The Who's first without drummer Keith Moon, with Kenney Jones stepping in as his replacement. The October 23, 1982, performance at the Oakland Coliseum was part of their farewell tour, a significant moment for the band as they considered a hiatus from touring. The stage production of Tommy, which began performances on Broadway in April 1993, received critical acclaim and revitalized interest in the band's iconic rock opera.
Condition: All items in this archival lot are in very good condition, presenting as a clean and well-preserved timeline of the band's career. Each piece exhibits common signs of wear, aging, and storage that are customary for vintage paper ephemera and physical photography of these eras. The colors on the program and tickets remain bright, the text is fully legible, and the Polaroid retains its original image clarity.
SKU: KPC7076