Ultimate Classic Rock wrote that the fallouts from the two incidents might have been conflated with each other, though there is one common thread tying them together - The Who thought highly enough of Burrell to consider him as the replacement for one of rock's legendary voices. Cavan and Jonny are brilliant at what they do and the vibe is perfect for chilled out cuts on a Saturday afternoon. Will be back A very good haircut from Jonnie Excellent hair cut. That might not have been the only time Burrell was announced as Daltrey's replacement, as the still-temperamental singer walked out following a major November 1965 concert and allegedly quit The Who, albeit momentarily. Good cut, good guys and friendly atmosphere. However, he was brought back to the band right in time for their next gig and was given an ultimatum - no more violent altercations or you're gone for good.
At that time, Daltrey had just been fired after he got into a brawl with drummer Keith Moon, and his volcanic temper had long been a concern for his bandmates. According to Ultimate Classic Rock, Burrell was playing in an R&B band with future Small Faces keyboardist Ian MacLagan when he was announced as The Who's new vocalist in September 1965.