who helped create marketing campaigns for ‘Tommy,’ the 1975 feature film based on the Who’s rock opera. According to Wallen, this machine was taken on tour to promote the release of the film and was later given to him in appreciation for his work. It sold for $1,900 + the buyer’s premium in May 2019. Image courtesy of Van Eaton Galleries and LiveAuctioneers
NEW YORK – Pinball Wizard, the hit song written performed by the Who and featured on their 1969 rock opera album Tommy, introduced a new generation to the arcade game, which has its roots in the 19th century.