Peter Alexander Edwin Meaden was an English publicist for various musicians and the first manager for the Who.
10 Facts About Peter Meaden
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Peter Meaden was a prominent figure in the English Mod subculture of the early 1960s.
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Peter Meaden is sometimes referred to as the "Mod Father" or "Mod God", reflecting his influence on the Mod subculture.
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Peter Meaden was involved with Bob Dylan and the Rolling Stones, and was roommates with Mick Jagger.
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Peter Meaden was often seen around The Scene, a night club in Ham Yard, Soho, London.
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Peter Meaden was business partner to Andrew Loog Oldham, who was for a while the Rolling Stones manager.
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Peter Meaden wrote The High Numbers' first and only single, "I'm the Face"; the B-side of which was "Zoot Suit".
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Peter Meaden wrote new lyrics, incorporating mod-related themes such as fashion and dancing.
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In January 1968, Peter Meaden briefly represented the American rock musician Captain Beefheart and his group the Magic Band.
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Peter Meaden is buried in Southgate cemetery, North London, and his funeral was fully paid for by the Who, even though they were unable to attend.