Another "The Official The Who" Thread

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  • pjhawks
    pjhawks Posts: 12,913
    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
    dudeman Posts: 3,160
    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.
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,662
    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!
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • Zod
    Zod Posts: 10,903
    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
    dudeman Posts: 3,160
    Any news on when the new album will be released?
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,662
    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.
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,160
    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!
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,662
    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.  :wink:
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,160
    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.  :wink:
    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.
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,662
    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.  :wink:
    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!
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,662
    Great music for a Saturday morning!


    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • Who Princess
    Who Princess out here in the fields Posts: 7,305
    New album will be out next month.  You can pre-order it. 
    I had tickets for the Dallas show in September but it was one of the ones cancelled because Roger had bronchitis.  Now rescheduled for April 27. 
    "The stars are all connected to the brain."
  • Thoughts_Arrive
    Thoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    Just seen something on FB about the 40th anniversary of the Cincinnati tragedy.
    I didn't really know too much about it so watched and read some content online.
    Totally tragic and avoidable.
    Adelaide 17/11/2009, Melbourne 20/11/2009, Sydney 22/11/2009, Melbourne (Big Day Out Festival) 24/01/2014
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,160
    Just got shipping confirmation for the new album!
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,662
    dudeman said:
    Just got shipping confirmation for the new album!
    Nice!  Let us know how you like it when you get a chance.
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • josevolution
    josevolution Posts: 31,609
    Thoughts_Arrive said:
    Just seen something on FB about the 40th anniversary of the Cincinnati tragedy.
    I didn't really know too much about it so watched and read some content online.
    Totally tragic and avoidable.
    Yeah I agree , I saw them in New Haven CT the show after Cincinnati..
    jesus greets me looks just like me ....
  • Thoughts_Arrive
    Thoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    edited December 2019
    josevolution said:
    Thoughts_Arrive said:
    Just seen something on FB about the 40th anniversary of the Cincinnati tragedy.
    I didn't really know too much about it so watched and read some content online.
    Totally tragic and avoidable.
    Yeah I agree , I saw them in New Haven CT the show after Cincinnati..
    Wow. Was the band subdued? It must have been hard to perform after what happened.
    Adelaide 17/11/2009, Melbourne 20/11/2009, Sydney 22/11/2009, Melbourne (Big Day Out Festival) 24/01/2014
  • Thoughts_Arrive
    Thoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    Who's Next is their best album. Change my mind.
    I've been listening to it lately. Whilst looking for another dvd in my drawers last night I found the Classic Albums episode dvd for this album. I totally forgot I had it. Ended up watching it. Pretty good.
    Adelaide 17/11/2009, Melbourne 20/11/2009, Sydney 22/11/2009, Melbourne (Big Day Out Festival) 24/01/2014
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,662
    Thoughts_Arrive said:
    Who's Next is their best album. Change my mind.
    I've been listening to it lately. Whilst looking for another dvd in my drawers last night I found the Classic Albums episode dvd for this album. I totally forgot I had it. Ended up watching it. Pretty good.

    Yeah, Who's Next is pretty hard to beat.  I have soft spot for Sell Out and A Quick One..., but Who's Next is way up  there in the world of rock, for sure.
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,160
    Tommy and Quadrophenia are masterpieces. 

    Live at Leeds is a legendary live album. 

    Who's Next? and any of those three are tops, depending on mood.
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV

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