The Who’s Lost Tapes Resurface Thanks to Industry Detectives

In an exciting turn of events for rock enthusiasts, the lost tapes of The Who’s classic album, The Who By Numbers, have been rediscovered. This remarkable find comes after a devastating fire in 2008 destroyed countless master recordings, including those of legendary artists like Guns N’ Roses and Tom Petty.

Veteran archive specialist Brian Kehew uncovered the tapes in 2020 while researching materials at Hollywood’s Sunset Sound studios. The discovery revealed unreleased gems that The Who had been searching for over the years. Kehew’s detective work led him to contact Pete Townshend, ensuring the valuable reels were returned to the band.

Following this success, Kehew and fellow industry veteran Danny White established Master Tape Rescue, a company aimed at recovering lost recordings from around the globe. In just six months, they have already secured recordings from iconic artists like Jimi Hendrix and David Bowie.

Kehew emphasizes the importance of these discoveries, stating, “We’re doing this more out of a sense of history; hopefully helping to find some cool stuff that’s just been collecting dust for decades.” With their mission to reconnect musicians with their lost recordings, Master Tape Rescue is poised to unlock a treasure trove of music for fans everywhere.

Source: ultimateclassicrock.com

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