Another "The Official The Who" Thread

toolie

Yep, it’s cause of the Hollywood Bowl show the next day. Would have been my first time seeing them. Oh well, I picked up tickets this morning for Bon Iver at an outdoor amphitheater in Missoula with the refund money. 

brianlux

helplessdancer said:

saw 1 show on this tour so far
at least one more show still to do 
i wont add any spoilers but holy shit ... AMAZING ++++
pete really giving it all, yet again, and that just makes me so fucking happy 
roger's still got it and i just LOVE zak's drumming

whats up with the new cd?
i thought there were a bunch of new songs but then i saw a tommy orchestral release coming soon?

COOL!  I love hearing that Pete and Roger are still going strong!!

pjhawks

helplessdancer said:

saw 1 show on this tour so far
at least one more show still to do 
i wont add any spoilers but holy shit ... AMAZING ++++
pete really giving it all, yet again, and that just makes me so fucking happy 
roger's still got it and i just LOVE zak's drumming

whats up with the new cd?
i thought there were a bunch of new songs but then i saw a tommy orchestral release coming soon?

that's great to hear. Seeing them in Philly next weekend. Unfortunately haven't seen them before so really looking forward to it. this and the MSG review posted has been even more excited for it.

dudeman

Saw them last Tuesday in Grand Rapids. They are knocking it out of the park on this tour. 

brianlux

I love this!  Turned my somewhat gloomy morning around just like that!     

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/the-who-perform-wont-get-fooled-again-fallon-836177/amp/

helplessdancer

brianlux said:

I love this!  Turned my somewhat gloomy morning around just like that!     

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/the-who-perform-wont-get-fooled-again-fallon-836177/amp/

golden ! thanks for posting that !!

for last who tour the screens in the venue were telling people not to smoke cannabis during the show because roger is massively allergic. this time around i never saw them advertising anything. then i saw this today...
 https://pagesix.com/2019/05/14/roger-daltry-blasts-pot-smokers-during-msg-concert/

brianlux

helplessdancer said:

brianlux said:

I love this!  Turned my somewhat gloomy morning around just like that!     

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/the-who-perform-wont-get-fooled-again-fallon-836177/amp/

golden ! thanks for posting that !!

for last who tour the screens in the venue were telling people not to smoke cannabis during the show because roger is massively allergic. this time around i never saw them advertising anything. then i saw this today...
 https://pagesix.com/2019/05/14/roger-daltry-blasts-pot-smokers-during-msg-concert/

I get it, but a little harsh.  Maybe they should add some cannabis edibles or tinctures to the vendors menu.

vito

Roger is a living SAINT, his work alone for me with TCT is above and beyond what any other celebrity has ever done so people should respect his wishes especially if it jeopardizes his ability to sing and perform! Imagine being responsible for him walking off and the show getting canceled. I was there in Chicago in 06' the first time this happened and he left the stage but, thank God it was near the end and PT sang lead on an extended My Generation. 

josevolution

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/getting-in-tune-new-york-record-plant-session/974231776?i=974233137
Love this it’s from the delux Who’s Next Album studio versions are unreal ! 

RYME

I'm smiling.
Got good seats at Alpine Valley

brianlux

RYME said:

I'm smiling.
Got good seats at Alpine Valley

Fantastic!

Gern Blansten

Saw The Who in Noblesville last night.  Great show.  The guys still have it.

Eminence Front, We're not Gonna Take It, The Real Me, 5:15, Love, Reign....all kicked ass

brianlux

Gern Blansten said:

Saw The Who in Noblesville last night.  Great show.  The guys still have it.

Eminence Front, We're not Gonna Take It, The Real Me, 5:15, Love, Reign....all kicked ass

How the heck do guys their age do it?  I get up most morning running on three pistons, feeling like the battery is almost dead, the tires nearly flat and the carburetor is gummed up.  Gotta give those geezers much credit! 

Gern Blansten

I really wanted to beat the guy in front of me over the head with his own phone.  He was obviously a big Who fan but he recorded the entire fucking show on his phone except for a few slower tunes.  

After Tool I really wish all artists would go the "no phones" route.  I had really good seats but was distracted by his bullshit in my view all night.

What a pain in the ass.

vito

Still the best live band in the business!

vito

Alpine Valley will bring back many memories of 1989.

vito

brianlux said:

Gern Blansten said:

Saw The Who in Noblesville last night.  Great show.  The guys still have it.

Eminence Front, We're not Gonna Take It, The Real Me, 5:15, Love, Reign....all kicked ass

How the heck do guys their age do it?  I get up most morning running on three pistons, feeling like the battery is almost dead, the tires nearly flat and the carburetor is gummed up.  Gotta give those geezers much credit! 

To use a sports analogy these guys are simply great athletes, they have always been the most physical band onstage and I believe it has helped them to endure a longevity that most other bands can only dream of!

vito

Happy 50th Birthday Tommy Walker. You have proven to be quite a concept, 50 years old and still on an AMAZING JOURNEY!

as far as waves

Got cheap tickets for their show at Citizens Bank Park in Philly last Saturday and they were impressive.  Daltrey's voice is in amazing shape for 75 (?) and Townsend was great also.  I thought Zak Starkey was the MVP of the show and the Orchestra was cool too.  My first time seeing the Who and I couldn't have asked for more, well maybe the Seeker.

dudeman

Going to see them in Detroit tonight!

pjhawks

as far as waves said:

Got cheap tickets for their show at Citizens Bank Park in Philly last Saturday and they were impressive.  Daltrey's voice is in amazing shape for 75 (?) and Townsend was great also.  I thought Zak Starkey was the MVP of the show and the Orchestra was cool too.  My first time seeing the Who and I couldn't have asked for more, well maybe the Seeker.

I was there also and my first time seeing them as well.  I thought it was great.  Agree on your thoughts above on Daltry, Townsend and Starkey. Really enjoyed how the orchestra fit in. and holy shit did that woman blow away the Baba O'Riley Violin part. that was great.  Favorite songs for me were Join Together, Behind Blue Eyes  and of course Baba. All of it was really good though.  I recommend the show.

dudeman

Amazing show in Detroit last night! Set list was a little different than Grand Rapids, which was nice.

They seemed to be more comfortable on stage and the music really benefited from that. In the three weeks they've been on tour, they have really tightened up and refined the performance. Zack is killing it and sounded better than in GR. World class drummer, that guy. Pete tore it up a lot more on guitar, too. The flow felt more natural and organic last night, whereas GR was more structured and orchestrated. Both nights were amazing but Detroit just had that extra special something.

The Real Me, I Can See for Miles, Love Reign, Behind Blue Eyes and Baba were the highlights for me. I'm One and the Rock, too.

I can't stop grinning after last night. This show will be a part of me for life.

brianlux

dudeman said:

Amazing show in Detroit last night! Set list was a little different than Grand Rapids, which was nice.

They seemed to be more comfortable on stage and the music really benefited from that. In the three weeks they've been on tour, they have really tightened up and refined the performance. Zack is killing it and sounded better than in GR. World class drummer, that guy. Pete tore it up a lot more on guitar, too. The flow felt more natural and organic last night, whereas GR was more structured and orchestrated. Both nights were amazing but Detroit just had that extra special something.

The Real Me, I Can See for Miles, Love Reign, Behind Blue Eyes and Baba were the highlights for me. I'm One and the Rock, too.

I can't stop grinning after last night. This show will be a part of me for life.

Excellent, dudeman!

Zod

I haven't seen the who since the Gorge in 2000.  Was tempted to go to Vancouver but it's midweek, $200, and I'm running out of Vac. days.  Plus it might get cancelled.  It's barely sold any tickets :(

dudeman

Any news on when the new album will be released?

brianlux

dudeman said:

Any news on when the new album will be released?

Good question.  Nothing on Billboard's new release calendar so I guess no release date given yet.

dudeman

All I have heard is 2019, no specific date. 

After seeing them on this tour, I have a suspicion that the album will be an instant classic. 

Really looking forward to it!

brianlux

dudeman said:

All I have heard is 2019, no specific date. 

After seeing them on this tour, I have a suspicion that the album will be an instant classic. 

Really looking forward to it!

Not bad for some old geezers! Maybe they'll provide some inspiration for some other bands. 

dudeman

brianlux said:

dudeman said:

All I have heard is 2019, no specific date. 

After seeing them on this tour, I have a suspicion that the album will be an instant classic. 

Really looking forward to it!

Not bad for some old geezers! Maybe they'll provide some inspiration for some other bands. 

Absolutely! They inspired the hell out of me. I've played guitar more this summer than I have in like, the last seven years. Much of that is due to the jolt The Who gave me.

brianlux

dudeman said:

brianlux said:

dudeman said:

All I have heard is 2019, no specific date. 

After seeing them on this tour, I have a suspicion that the album will be an instant classic. 

Really looking forward to it!

Not bad for some old geezers! Maybe they'll provide some inspiration for some other bands. 

Absolutely! They inspired the hell out of me. I've played guitar more this summer than I have in like, the last seven years. Much of that is due to the jolt The Who gave me.

Good show, Dudeman!