I read Bella Todd's story about The Who playing Brighton in the good old days (The Argus, June 17). From 1967-74, The Who gave many free shows on the seafront.

I'm not surprised Pete Townshend said in 1972: "What most impressed me about the Mod phenomenon in England was that it was a very youthful phenomenon", as many punters were my age (then ten).

The Who must have lost a fortune smashing their instruments up. So I don't think I'd object to Messrs Townshend and Daltrey supplementing their old age pension by charging £37.50 at the Brighton Centre.

-Glen B Waller, Brighton