Few moments in rock history carry the weight and poignancy of The Who’s May 1978 performance at Shepperton Studios—the last time the band’s classic lineup would ever play together. In advance of the release of All This Music Must Fade, remastered footage of this historic set has been unveiled, offering a high-definition glimpse into a performance that is both electrifying and bittersweet.
Pete Townshend’s windmills, Roger Daltrey’s soaring vocals, John Entwistle’s stoic precision, and Keith Moon’s raw, chaotic brilliance are on full display as the band tears through “Baba O’Riley” and “Won’t Get Fooled Again.” Captured for Jeff Stein’s documentary The Kids Are Alright, this footage marks the end of an era, as Moon tragically passed away just months later on September 7, 1978.
