Before ‘Won’t Get Fooled Again’, which was released as a single in 1971, Townshend paid tribute to the band’s late bassist John Entwistle, who died of a heart attack in 2002, and drummer Keith Moon, who died of a drug overdose in 1978. Introducing bassist Pino Palladino, Townshend said: “Replacing John Entwistle was a hard job, as he had such a unique style. But this guy is probably the best bass player in the world today.” Introducing Zak Starkey, the former Oasis drummer who is the son of Ringo Starr, Townshend said: “You’ll have seen pictures of Keith Moon on the big screen behind us tonight. When I see them behind me, I miss him terribly. But before Keith went, he gave this guy a drum kit, so in a way Zak studied at the feet of the wanker.” Hilarious!! Read the rest of Wrinkly The Silver's insightful take on BST here, complemented by more pics here plus Rory Auskerry's latest Route 66 show covering The Who, ZZ Top, Thunder and BluesRockfest which is today's Track of the Day!

As part of the Tuesday Night Music Club's first anniversary party celebrations between midday and midnight on Saturday 1st August - they're raffling some incredible prizes amongst which is the star prize of The TNMC guitar! This beautiful item has been signed by every artist who has graced their stage including Dave Jackson who is today's Track Of The Day. Other prizes include a drumming lesson with Sam Kelly, a guitar lesson with WRC Award winner Robin Bibi and a harmonica lesson with Rossco Blues. There's also an annual membership of the club, CD's donated by artists who've played there, t-shirts and signed posters. Each £5 that you donate here will get you five tickets in this incredible raffle. The raffle will be drawn at midnight on 1st August 2015 at The TNMC, c/o Hooley Village Club, St Margaret's Road, Hooley Village, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 3RB - following twelve hours of non-stop live music, the launch of the first Club CD, food and a bar with Club prices! The whole event will be in aid of their chosen charities, the main one being Music For All.

Wrinklystock 4 headliners T.Rextasy released their new album 'Blue Moon Juice' last week. It features 12 tracks, including new studio versions of 'Ride A White Swan', 'King Of The Rumbling Spires', 'Debora', and 'One Inch Rock'. It also features a live version of 'Dreamy Lady', plus 'Cosmic Dancer' and 'Telegram Sam' live from the mixing desk. To complete the CD, they have also featured 'I Love To Boogie', 'Hot Love', 'Till Dawn', 'A Dream That Lasts Forever' and 'White Christmas' (the last 5 tracks have been previously released on CD). If you would like to order a copy at a bargain £12 then please e-mail t.rextasy@btinternet.com Meanwhile, as of yesterday 170 tickets had been sold for our Mick Jagger Centre Charity gig on Saturday 21st November. Do not miss out - go here to book your £21 tickets!

The legacy of Huddie 'Lead Belly' Ledbetter, the iconic folk-blues singer, songwriter and guitarist famed for his vast repertoire of songs and incredible influence, will be celebrated in a special night of music at the Royal Albert Hall on Monday 15th June. Lead Belly Fest will see a host of artists inspired by the iconic bluesman pay tribute to his work by recreating his classic repertoire. Topping the bill will be the legendary Van Morrison, musical maestro Jools Holland, Animals frontman Eric Burdon, Manfred Mann singer Paul Jones, Rose Royce’s Gwen Dickey and former Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show vocalist Dennis Locorriere. Josh White Jr., Laurence Jones, Gemma Ray and Ruby Turner will also join the incredible line up, as well as 2014 WRC Award winners Slim Chance (our Video Of The Day), the band formed originally by Ronnie Lane!

Kev Beale's latest 'Blues On The Marsh' podcast and our 'TOTD' is a cracker of a show. For your delectation listen to Half Deaf Clatch, Anders Osbourne & North Mississippi Allstars, Blue Swamp Band, Breezy Rodio, CeDell Davis, Chris Daniels & The Kings Featuring Freddi Gowdy, Dave Moretti Blues Revue, Doug MacLeod, Giles Hedley, Hermann Posch and Christian Sand, Igor Prado Band, John Primer and The Teardrops, Leif de Leeuw Band, Mete Ege London Blues, Joe Bonamassa (pictured), Nora Jean Bruso, Regina Bonelli, Rory Gallagher, Taste, Nuno Mindelis, Ryk Mead and Uncle Sinner! Phew!

Just three years after winning our WRC 'One's To Watch' award - the prophecy has certainly come to fruition as The Mentulls have walked away with our 2015 WRC 'Best Blues Performance' award! Hard lines to the worthy challenge of the other two nominees - namely Bernie Marsden (Ramblin' Man) and Joanne Shaw Taylor (Jazz Cafe) - but The Mentulls awesome Red Lion gig in May (pictured) swung the vote their way! Don't forget that you can still purchase both the 2013 & 2014 BluesFest DVD/CD's featuring The Mentulls through our merchandise page here. Anyway check out both today's Vid Of The Day plus watch out for further exciting news re: The Mentulls tomorrow!

Well I suppose we did stipulate yesterday that anyone posting on our Facebook page would be rewarded! Anyway following Kevin Black's message yesterday: "Can't believe that after 5 years broadcasting and now on 2 USA stations and 2 in the UK the WRC doesnt know about the black on blues podcast" - the truth is Kev that we do listen to Black On Blues but you're quite right that it has never been included as our Track Of The Day! Well let's put that right then by featuring the latest Black On Blues podcast this coming Sunday!

Matt Woosey joined another WRC Award nominee in the Blues On The Radio studio ahead of his recent gig at The Tuesday Night Music Club. Today's Track Of The Day has host Richard Dunning chatting with Matt and spinning some of his favourite music. And of course there's also the IBBA albums of the month, news of gigs coming up and some of your favourite music. Two hours very well spent and it's the last BOTR show before Christmas!

This week's two hour Blues Club Podcast is predominantly New Blues but also Rock, Soul, Jazz, Acoustic and whatever else takes Jim and Malcolm's fancy! Our Track Of The Day features the UK Independent Blues Broadcasters Association Presenters' Picks for October including Bob Malone, Trevor Sewell, Angela Lewis Brown, Half Deaf Clatch and Jesse Davey plus also tracks from Buddy Guy, Tommy Castro, Joe Bonamassa (pictured), Nathaniel Rateliff, The Chris O'Leary Band, King King, Bobby Rush, Mick Kolassa, Dr. John, Danielle Nicole Band, Phily K, The Beat Daddys, King Solomon, Little Boys Blue, Taj Mahal, Crooked Eye Tommy, Jo Harman, Tanya Piche Blues Band, Blinddog Smokin', Maggie Bell, Heritage Blues Orchestra, Richard Townend & The Mighty Boss Cats, Paul Cox, Nine Below Zero, Niecie Blues and B. B. & The Blues Shacks!

Yesterday's Rock On The Ridge radio show tweet "Listen up your ears will love you for it" said it all. Yes Bob & Jules did the WRC proud with their latest broadcast on Saturday night featuring music and interviews from all the bands that appeared at BluesRockfest during that memorable day at the Red Lion in Gravesend on Saturday 4th July. Great stuff guys and thanks for everything - it really is an honour for the WRC to have your latest podcast as our Track Of The Day!

Remember that Kevin Beale is back live tonight here on Channel Radio at 7pm - with his Blues On The Marsh show! Also watch out for the podcast which will also be our Track Of The Day in the next few days.

"Thanks so much for the mention, guys!!!" was Pete Lovett's Facebook posting following yesterday's WRC piece on Midnight Blues Train! The guys in fact have got an action-packed weekend coming up - Kitty O'Hanlon's in Plymouth, followed by two headliners, at HugsFest on Saturday and CultureFest on Sunday! Pete promises that any Devon-based Wrinklies will be made most welcome so it's only fair that we have made MBT our Track Of The Day!