Tell Me :
Talk
..No, you didn't read it wrong, I just didn't explain myself clearly or fully, but hey, it's all good and it's only Rock n Roll
got tix for 5/30 Forest Hills, NY – Forest Hills Stadium
I thought magic bus was a strange choice to finish the show off with and said exactly the same as you about wont get fooled again.
I am sure roger said the same at the end of the Brum concert.
Fair enough, my bad.
Anyway here's a clip of Eminence Front where Pete threw his guitar; if you watch from 1:05
Do the baggage claim monitors still have caricatures of Lennon on them?
Guess we would need a local to answer... I would leave through Lime street train station...
Damn, you're right, on all counts. Can I at least feel sorry for that sweet looking red strat?
peace
I met today a bunch of American's who follow the band through this tour in the UK, always on "Sound Check" packages (Roger recognises them and talk to them as if they really know each other...). They told me Pete always does these things, also in sound checks (this tour).
Today at the sound check he came in the middle, and all knew that he would. Roger even joked about it saying that Pete wont come before 5...
He has that "thing" - which I'm not 100% sure that is ALL spontanious. Roger behaves like a person whose been moderated by life but Pete is Pete I guess...
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Absolutely! After all, you know that Keith sure would.
What?
Pete was in a cold already in Liverpool - is it he whom is the sick band member.
Wish them all the best...
At least I'm glad I had a feeling I shouldnt aim for the London gig's but rather to the earlier ones - despite having to travel really alot to Newcastle and Liverpool... (but then I got to see Durham which I suspected I might never visit). Feel lucky as this trip was terribly expensive.
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Re: OT: The Who Hits 50! tour
Posted by:
BluzDude
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Date: December 9, 2014 18:41
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BluzDude
Just to clarify it was people behind us, who we did not know.
I understand that. You have no control over these people, but if you complain, you have a slight chance of finding yourself upgraded, it's happened to me before.
Apologies i read it wrong.
Must remember that for next time.
..No, you didn't read it wrong, I just didn't explain myself clearly or fully, but hey, it's all good and it's only Rock n Roll
Re: OT: The Who Hits 50! tour
Posted by:
straycatuk
()
Date: December 9, 2014 18:44
Looking forward to Manchester on Saturday.
When I 1st saw the set lists I was genuinely surprised by the inclusion of "long Live Rock","Slip Kid" and "Cry if you Want"...er...................all dropped now ?
Hope they come back !
sc uk
When I 1st saw the set lists I was genuinely surprised by the inclusion of "long Live Rock","Slip Kid" and "Cry if you Want"...er...................all dropped now ?
Hope they come back !
sc uk
Re: OT: The Who Hits 50! tour
Posted by:
reg thorpe
()
Date: December 9, 2014 19:16
Quote
straycatuk
Looking forward to Manchester on Saturday.
When I 1st saw the set lists I was genuinely surprised by the inclusion of "long Live Rock","Slip Kid" and "Cry if you Want"...er...................all dropped now ?
Hope they come back !
Surprised by "so sad about us"
Re: O.T. The Who World Tour starting U.K. before Christmas.
Posted by:
reg thorpe
()
Date: December 9, 2014 19:19
Quote
nightskymanQuote
tatters
Leg One
4/15 Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena
4/17 Miami, FL – AmericanAirlines Arena
4/19 Jacksonville, FL – Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
4/21 Raleigh, NC – PNC Arena
4/23 Duluth, GA – The Arena at Gwinnett Center*
4/27 Austin, TX – Frank Erwin Center
4/29 Houston, TX – Toyota Center
5/2 Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
5/11 Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
5/13 Chicago, IL – Allstate Arena
5/15 Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena
5/17 Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
5/20 Uniondale, NY – Nassau Coliseum
5/22 Atlantic City, NJ – Boardwalk Hall
5/24 Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena
5/26 Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
5/30 Forest Hills, NY – Forest Hills Stadium
*on sale Friday, October 17th at 9 a.m.
Leg Two
9/14 San Diego, CA – Valley View Casino Center
9/16 Anaheim, CA – Honda Center
9/19 Las Vegas, NV – Colosseum at Caesars Palace
9/21 Los Angeles, CA – STAPLES Center
9/23 Oakland, CA – Oracle Arena
9/25 Portland, OR – Moda Center
9/27 Seattle, WA – KeyArena
9/29 Vancouver, BC – Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena
10/1 Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome
10/10 Minneapolis, MN – Target Center
10/13 Milwaukee, WI – BMO Harris Bradley Center
10/15 Chicago, IL – United Center
10/17 Detroit, MI – Joe Louis Arena
10/19 Toronto, ON – Air Canada Centre
10/21 Toronto, ON – Air Canada Centre
10/23 Pittsburgh, PA – CONSOL Energy Center
10/25 Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
10/27 New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
10/29 Boston, MA – TD Garden
11/1 Washington, DC – Verizon Center
11/4 Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
Ah, I see...more possibilities. Looks like Prudential Center is a good gig, as Stones played there last year.
got tix for 5/30 Forest Hills, NY – Forest Hills Stadium
Re: OT: The Who Hits 50! tour
Posted by:
Wroclaw
()
Date: December 10, 2014 01:55
Just got back to my hotel not far from the modest Metro Arena in Newcastle.
In short? go and see them.
Longer? I must admit I was worried. In many YT clips Rogers voice sounded weak. Pete's palying sounded lazy. I saw them for the last time in Ireland 2013 - great show but passive crowd. Did'nt know what to expect.
Well. They rocked! The crowd was dominantly what some may call "geezers" - many rough looking man and woman dressed as "mods", some in a whole family line of "mods" (kids-teenagers-geezers). The arena was some 75% full, maybe less.
Had seats in about the 13th row. Best seats in The Who gig since 2002 in RAH (where the late Entwistle played his famous bass solo they now use at 5:15).
People in the ground floor stood up all through the show.
Pete and Roger interacted pretty much with the crowd, teasing them occasionally about issues I guess local's will understand (like calling the place Sundarland, or feeling pitty for them due to their weather, which is crappy I may say...). Pete had a thing with the shouts by the crowd ("Go Pete" etc.). During Who Are You he had guitar problems and instead of playing was busy making death threats ("Cut your throat" sign...) to the roady off the stage. Later in the show he was pissed about his guitar, took it off and throw it on the stage (it wasnt damaged, the roady handed it back to him and he continued playing). During on of the Quadrophenia songs (I think) Pete started bleeding from his fingers after one windmill, stained the white plate on his guitar and the cameraman was clearly focusing on that (like in the Woodstock "See me feel me").
They tended to extend several songs which I recall being shorter in the past (5:15, Baba Oriley).
Played Pictures of Lily!!! loved it.
Listening to you, 5:15, Baba Oriley, Pictures of Lily were excellent.
Sparks to my opinion should be dropped at its current "appearance". Lost all its charm (played live) and only the skeleton remained.
The camera focused on Zack Starkey and I said to myself "god he looks old!". I recall him looking so young in 2000-2002, when I saw them from front seats for the last time... funny, ha? even the drummer who joined them for their old age reunion is an aging man...
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2014-12-10 01:59 by Wroclaw.
In short? go and see them.
Longer? I must admit I was worried. In many YT clips Rogers voice sounded weak. Pete's palying sounded lazy. I saw them for the last time in Ireland 2013 - great show but passive crowd. Did'nt know what to expect.
Well. They rocked! The crowd was dominantly what some may call "geezers" - many rough looking man and woman dressed as "mods", some in a whole family line of "mods" (kids-teenagers-geezers). The arena was some 75% full, maybe less.
Had seats in about the 13th row. Best seats in The Who gig since 2002 in RAH (where the late Entwistle played his famous bass solo they now use at 5:15).
People in the ground floor stood up all through the show.
Pete and Roger interacted pretty much with the crowd, teasing them occasionally about issues I guess local's will understand (like calling the place Sundarland, or feeling pitty for them due to their weather, which is crappy I may say...). Pete had a thing with the shouts by the crowd ("Go Pete" etc.). During Who Are You he had guitar problems and instead of playing was busy making death threats ("Cut your throat" sign...) to the roady off the stage. Later in the show he was pissed about his guitar, took it off and throw it on the stage (it wasnt damaged, the roady handed it back to him and he continued playing). During on of the Quadrophenia songs (I think) Pete started bleeding from his fingers after one windmill, stained the white plate on his guitar and the cameraman was clearly focusing on that (like in the Woodstock "See me feel me").
They tended to extend several songs which I recall being shorter in the past (5:15, Baba Oriley).
Played Pictures of Lily!!! loved it.
Listening to you, 5:15, Baba Oriley, Pictures of Lily were excellent.
Sparks to my opinion should be dropped at its current "appearance". Lost all its charm (played live) and only the skeleton remained.
The camera focused on Zack Starkey and I said to myself "god he looks old!". I recall him looking so young in 2000-2002, when I saw them from front seats for the last time... funny, ha? even the drummer who joined them for their old age reunion is an aging man...
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2014-12-10 01:59 by Wroclaw.
Re: OT: The Who Hits 50! tour
Posted by:
Bastion
()
Date: December 10, 2014 20:03
Saw them at Newcastle on Tuesday night. Long story short, if you're a fan of The Who in any form, just get yourself down and see them.
Having said that, I preferred last year's Quadrophenia show. I'll admit I'm biased in that I think Quadrophenia is the best thing The Who have done. Zak Starkey's return made a major difference this time however; his playing compliments The Who faaaaaar more than Kenney Jones ever did.
Pete never seemed to be happy with the sound. As Wroclaw mentioned, he stopped playing during Who Are You and starting screaming to the roadies, making death threats. As soon as the song was finished, he was off stage for a couple of minutes. Wouldn't have liked to be on the receiving end of that. He returned to say "Sometimes when you f***ers come in, you f*** up the sound with your fat flabby bodies". The same happened again much later in the set during Eminence Front; he took off his guitar and threw it on the ground; not a light put down, not sliding it across the floor. He threw it on the ground.
Highlights for me were Join Together, 5:15, Bell Boy, and Eminence Front. It's certainly a diverse setlist. Having said that, as much as I love Magic Bus, it just doesn't work as the final song. Atmosphere is just as important as the song choice and actual performance, and when the entire place erupts during Won't Get Fooled Again, it makes more sense to just stick Magic Bus before it. It also doesn't help that it ended on a slight downer with Pete explaining that "This song is total rubbish. If you know what this song is about, please email me. I'm serious, I'd love to know. Send me an email at [email protected]"
A Quick One, While He's Away was a nice addition, yet this was prime toilet and beer breaktime for most people; which I will never, ever comprehend.
Roger's final words of the night were "Be safe, be happy, and of course... Be Lucky!". Strange choice of words in my opinion, considering Be Lucky wasn't even in the set.
I said at the beginning that if you're a fan of The Who, just get yourself down and go. You know what, even if you've only heard My Generation, GO. Simply put, chances to see bands like The Stones, Who, McCartney are running very, very slim these days. We will never experience a musical landscape like those that emerged in the 60's again. Ever.
When they're gone, they're gone. So just get down & enjoy the show.
Having said that, I preferred last year's Quadrophenia show. I'll admit I'm biased in that I think Quadrophenia is the best thing The Who have done. Zak Starkey's return made a major difference this time however; his playing compliments The Who faaaaaar more than Kenney Jones ever did.
Pete never seemed to be happy with the sound. As Wroclaw mentioned, he stopped playing during Who Are You and starting screaming to the roadies, making death threats. As soon as the song was finished, he was off stage for a couple of minutes. Wouldn't have liked to be on the receiving end of that. He returned to say "Sometimes when you f***ers come in, you f*** up the sound with your fat flabby bodies". The same happened again much later in the set during Eminence Front; he took off his guitar and threw it on the ground; not a light put down, not sliding it across the floor. He threw it on the ground.
Highlights for me were Join Together, 5:15, Bell Boy, and Eminence Front. It's certainly a diverse setlist. Having said that, as much as I love Magic Bus, it just doesn't work as the final song. Atmosphere is just as important as the song choice and actual performance, and when the entire place erupts during Won't Get Fooled Again, it makes more sense to just stick Magic Bus before it. It also doesn't help that it ended on a slight downer with Pete explaining that "This song is total rubbish. If you know what this song is about, please email me. I'm serious, I'd love to know. Send me an email at [email protected]"
A Quick One, While He's Away was a nice addition, yet this was prime toilet and beer breaktime for most people; which I will never, ever comprehend.
Roger's final words of the night were "Be safe, be happy, and of course... Be Lucky!". Strange choice of words in my opinion, considering Be Lucky wasn't even in the set.
I said at the beginning that if you're a fan of The Who, just get yourself down and go. You know what, even if you've only heard My Generation, GO. Simply put, chances to see bands like The Stones, Who, McCartney are running very, very slim these days. We will never experience a musical landscape like those that emerged in the 60's again. Ever.
When they're gone, they're gone. So just get down & enjoy the show.
Re: OT: The Who Hits 50! tour
Posted by:
crawdaddy
()
Date: December 10, 2014 21:00
Pete seemed to have a bad night in Newcastle judging by his foul mood.
We all have bad days so hope the shows that are left on this leg of the tour have Pete in a better mood and things go more smoothly.
The band are obviously in great form and really looking forward to Hyde Park next summer. >
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We all have bad days so hope the shows that are left on this leg of the tour have Pete in a better mood and things go more smoothly.
The band are obviously in great form and really looking forward to Hyde Park next summer. >
<Re: OT: The Who Hits 50! tour
Posted by:
odean73
()
Date: December 10, 2014 23:41
Quote
Bastion
Saw them at Newcastle on Tuesday night. Long story short, if you're a fan of The Who in any form, just get yourself down and see them.
Having said that, I preferred last year's Quadrophenia show. I'll admit I'm biased in that I think Quadrophenia is the best thing The Who have done. Zak Starkey's return made a major difference this time however; his playing compliments The Who faaaaaar more than Kenney Jones ever did.
Pete never seemed to be happy with the sound. As Wroclaw mentioned, he stopped playing during Who Are You and starting screaming to the roadies, making death threats. As soon as the song was finished, he was off stage for a couple of minutes. Wouldn't have liked to be on the receiving end of that. He returned to say "Sometimes when you f***ers come in, you f*** up the sound with your fat flabby bodies". The same happened again much later in the set during Eminence Front; he took off his guitar and threw it on the ground; not a light put down, not sliding it across the floor. He threw it on the ground.
Highlights for me were Join Together, 5:15, Bell Boy, and Eminence Front. It's certainly a diverse setlist. Having said that, as much as I love Magic Bus, it just doesn't work as the final song. Atmosphere is just as important as the song choice and actual performance, and when the entire place erupts during Won't Get Fooled Again, it makes more sense to just stick Magic Bus before it. It also doesn't help that it ended on a slight downer with Pete explaining that "This song is total rubbish. If you know what this song is about, please email me. I'm serious, I'd love to know. Send me an email at [email protected]"
A Quick One, While He's Away was a nice addition, yet this was prime toilet and beer breaktime for most people; which I will never, ever comprehend.
Roger's final words of the night were "Be safe, be happy, and of course... Be Lucky!". Strange choice of words in my opinion, considering Be Lucky wasn't even in the set.
I said at the beginning that if you're a fan of The Who, just get yourself down and go. You know what, even if you've only heard My Generation, GO. Simply put, chances to see bands like The Stones, Who, McCartney are running very, very slim these days. We will never experience a musical landscape like those that emerged in the 60's again. Ever.
When they're gone, they're gone. So just get down & enjoy the show.
I thought magic bus was a strange choice to finish the show off with and said exactly the same as you about wont get fooled again.
I am sure roger said the same at the end of the Brum concert.
Re: OT: The Who Hits 50! tour
Posted by:
mr_c_ox
()
Date: December 11, 2014 02:01
Roger has been telling the crowd to "be lucky" at the end of shows for years.
Re: OT: The Who Hits 50! tour
Posted by:
Bastion
()
Date: December 11, 2014 16:47
Quote
mr_c_ox
Roger has been telling the crowd to "be lucky" at the end of shows for years.
Fair enough, my bad.
Anyway here's a clip of Eminence Front where Pete threw his guitar; if you watch from 1:05
Re: OT: The Who Hits 50! tour
Posted by:
Wroclaw
()
Date: December 11, 2014 20:13
Just got back to my hotels near the Echo Arena after the sound check I witnessed as part of the "Soundcheck package" I spoiled myself with.
WOW - worth any penny!
Took many clips, might upload them later.
The seriously (20 minutes maybe) reharsed "My Generation as the "regulars" of these soundchecks asked for it... guess it would be played.
Roger laughed when people asked for "be lucky"...
As for Newcastle - here is the part in Who Are You where Pete got angry about the roady...
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WOW - worth any penny!
Took many clips, might upload them later.
The seriously (20 minutes maybe) reharsed "My Generation as the "regulars" of these soundchecks asked for it... guess it would be played.
Roger laughed when people asked for "be lucky"...
As for Newcastle - here is the part in Who Are You where Pete got angry about the roady...
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2014-12-11 20:14 by Wroclaw.
Re: OT: The Who Hits 50! tour
Posted by:
crawdaddy
()
Date: December 11, 2014 20:46
So glad the soundcheck was worth going to Wroclaw. Good for you mate.
Hope they do My Generation and Be Lucky tonight, or else on any of the few gigs left for this year.
Just seen those two clips where Pete is obviously well pissed off, and who can blame him.
He's trying to sing and play lead guitar and technical things are just not right.
Have a great night tonight Wroclaw and anyone else who is going.
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Hope they do My Generation and Be Lucky tonight, or else on any of the few gigs left for this year.
Just seen those two clips where Pete is obviously well pissed off, and who can blame him.
He's trying to sing and play lead guitar and technical things are just not right.
Have a great night tonight Wroclaw and anyone else who is going.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2014-12-11 21:05 by crawdaddy.
Re: OT: The Who Hits 50! tour
Posted by:
Wroclaw
()
Date: December 12, 2014 01:26
What a show tonight at Liverpool!
Had FOS location. Unlike in Newcastle people stood at the barrier. The crowd were a bit younger then those at Newcastle. Quite calm people (no one complained about those standing as unlike Newcastle many at the ground floor were sitting). Half of the crowd at the front seats were half drunk, which made them friendly, though I didn't like so much the bear hugging they gave me 2 or 3 times
Sound was super. Pete's guitar was loud and crisp as it should be.
Pete was relaxed through most of the evening but his moment of rage came during 5:15 when he suddenly took his guitar off, threw it on the ground and jumped on it (!)...
During Pinbal Wizard Pete stepped on a cord and collapsed into his mic, getting out of the picture for some minute. He signaled his brother to take the lead but ST's guitar was not tuned for this song so PW ended up being a wreck.
The crowd didn't tease Pete and the "personal" interaction with the crowd was much less then in Newcastle. Pete did say that Liverpool is the only UK city with an airport that is named after a proper person...
5:15 was great.
My Generation played and was great too.
Also liked Listening to you that was really fast and rocked.
Anyway - great great show. Great crowd in Liverpool! great Arena. Super location... The arena us just a small bridge from my hotel.
Short clip from the soundcheck:
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Had FOS location. Unlike in Newcastle people stood at the barrier. The crowd were a bit younger then those at Newcastle. Quite calm people (no one complained about those standing as unlike Newcastle many at the ground floor were sitting). Half of the crowd at the front seats were half drunk, which made them friendly, though I didn't like so much the bear hugging they gave me 2 or 3 times
Sound was super. Pete's guitar was loud and crisp as it should be.
Pete was relaxed through most of the evening but his moment of rage came during 5:15 when he suddenly took his guitar off, threw it on the ground and jumped on it (!)...
During Pinbal Wizard Pete stepped on a cord and collapsed into his mic, getting out of the picture for some minute. He signaled his brother to take the lead but ST's guitar was not tuned for this song so PW ended up being a wreck.
The crowd didn't tease Pete and the "personal" interaction with the crowd was much less then in Newcastle. Pete did say that Liverpool is the only UK city with an airport that is named after a proper person...
5:15 was great.
My Generation played and was great too.
Also liked Listening to you that was really fast and rocked.
Anyway - great great show. Great crowd in Liverpool! great Arena. Super location... The arena us just a small bridge from my hotel.
Short clip from the soundcheck:
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Re: OT: The Who Hits 50! tour
Posted by:
Naturalust
()
Date: December 12, 2014 01:55
Anyway here's a clip of Eminence Front where Pete threw his guitar
wtf? What a spoiled brat he can be. The guitar sounded fine to me, c'mon Pete be a pro and work though the problems without a friggin' temper tantrum, it was probably just your damaged ears anyway.
Was Roger playing guitar on that tune too? Like in the original MTV video?
And Pete's antics during Who Are You are equally awful, I mean he really left the rest of the guys out there in the cold. I love The Who but it sounds like they needed a coupla of extra weeks of rehearsal.
peace
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wtf? What a spoiled brat he can be. The guitar sounded fine to me, c'mon Pete be a pro and work though the problems without a friggin' temper tantrum, it was probably just your damaged ears anyway.
Was Roger playing guitar on that tune too? Like in the original MTV video?
And Pete's antics during Who Are You are equally awful, I mean he really left the rest of the guys out there in the cold. I love The Who but it sounds like they needed a coupla of extra weeks of rehearsal.
peace
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2014-12-12 02:02 by Naturalust.
Re: OT: The Who Hits 50! tour
Posted by:
stonehearted
()
Date: December 12, 2014 02:08
<<wtf? What a spoiled brat he can be. The guitar sounded fine to me, c'mon Pete be a pro and work though the problems without a friggin' temper tantrum>>
At least he still cares enough to get angry. So let's just let him rage, rage, and not go gentle into that good night. It's part of the spontaneity one should expect from a 'Oo show, which has always been hit or miss right from the beginning. If they become too "pro" it would just be overly choreographed and predictable. Call him what you like, but he's anything but boring.
At least he still cares enough to get angry. So let's just let him rage, rage, and not go gentle into that good night. It's part of the spontaneity one should expect from a 'Oo show, which has always been hit or miss right from the beginning. If they become too "pro" it would just be overly choreographed and predictable. Call him what you like, but he's anything but boring.
Re: OT: The Who Hits 50! tour
Posted by:
BluzDude
()
Date: December 12, 2014 02:15
Quote
Wroclaw
Pete did say that Liverpool is the only UK city with an airport that is named after a proper person...
Do the baggage claim monitors still have caricatures of Lennon on them?
Re: OT: The Who Hits 50! tour
Posted by:
Wroclaw
()
Date: December 12, 2014 02:21
Quote
BluzDudeQuote
Wroclaw
Pete did say that Liverpool is the only UK city with an airport that is named after a proper person...
Do the baggage claim monitors still have caricatures of Lennon on them?
Guess we would need a local to answer... I would leave through Lime street train station...
Re: OT: The Who Hits 50! tour
Posted by:
Naturalust
()
Date: December 12, 2014 02:24
Quote
stonehearted
<<wtf? What a spoiled brat he can be. The guitar sounded fine to me, c'mon Pete be a pro and work though the problems without a friggin' temper tantrum>>
At least he still cares enough to get angry. So let's just let him rage, rage, and not go gentle into that good night. It's part of the spontaneity one should expect from a 'Oo show, which has always been hit or miss right from the beginning. If they become too "pro" it would just be overly choreographed and predictable. Call him what you like, but he's anything but boring.
Damn, you're right, on all counts. Can I at least feel sorry for that sweet looking red strat?
peace
Re: OT: The Who Hits 50! tour
Posted by:
Wroclaw
()
Date: December 12, 2014 02:28
Quote
Naturalust
Anyway here's a clip of Eminence Front where Pete threw his guitar
wtf? What a spoiled brat he can be. The guitar sounded fine to me, c'mon Pete be a pro and work though the problems without a friggin' temper tantrum, it was probably just your damaged ears anyway.
Was Roger playing guitar on that tune too? Like in the original MTV video?
And Pete's antics during Who Are You are equally awful, I mean he really left the rest of the guys out there in the cold. I love The Who but it sounds like they needed a coupla of extra weeks of rehearsal.
peace
I met today a bunch of American's who follow the band through this tour in the UK, always on "Sound Check" packages (Roger recognises them and talk to them as if they really know each other...). They told me Pete always does these things, also in sound checks (this tour).
Today at the sound check he came in the middle, and all knew that he would. Roger even joked about it saying that Pete wont come before 5...
He has that "thing" - which I'm not 100% sure that is ALL spontanious. Roger behaves like a person whose been moderated by life but Pete is Pete I guess...
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Re: OT: The Who Hits 50! tour
Posted by:
stonehearted
()
Date: December 12, 2014 03:20
Quote
NaturalustQuote
stonehearted
<<wtf? What a spoiled brat he can be. The guitar sounded fine to me, c'mon Pete be a pro and work though the problems without a friggin' temper tantrum>>
At least he still cares enough to get angry. So let's just let him rage, rage, and not go gentle into that good night. It's part of the spontaneity one should expect from a 'Oo show, which has always been hit or miss right from the beginning. If they become too "pro" it would just be overly choreographed and predictable. Call him what you like, but he's anything but boring.
Damn, you're right, on all counts. Can I at least feel sorry for that sweet looking red strat?
peace
Absolutely! After all, you know that Keith sure would.
Re: OT: The Who Hits 50! tour
Posted by:
crawdaddy
()
Date: December 12, 2014 07:36
The Stones and The Who have always had that sloppiness at times where it doesn't always run like a machine.
Things can go wrong,and do at times ,but it is all part of the charm of these two great bands.
You still come away from each gig buzzing for days after.
Wish The Kinks would get back together again and I'm sure we would see the same from them. ><
Things can go wrong,and do at times ,but it is all part of the charm of these two great bands.
You still come away from each gig buzzing for days after.
Wish The Kinks would get back together again and I'm sure we would see the same from them. >
<Re: OT: The Who Hits 50! tour
Posted by:
Wroclaw
()
Date: December 13, 2014 11:23
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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2014-12-13 11:26 by Wroclaw.
Re: OT: The Who Hits 50! tour
Posted by:
PTownshend
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Date: December 15, 2014 07:52
That guitar had outlived its usefulness ...and the wisdom tooth came out yesterday morning after a half hour struggle. Pain freeQuote
Wroclaw
What a show tonight at Liverpool!
Had FOS location. Unlike in Newcastle people stood at the barrier. The crowd were a bit younger then those at Newcastle. Quite calm people (no one complained about those standing as unlike Newcastle many at the ground floor were sitting). Half of the crowd at the front seats were half drunk, which made them friendly, though I didn't like so much the bear hugging they gave me 2 or 3 times
Sound was super. Pete's guitar was loud and crisp as it should be.
Pete was relaxed through most of the evening but his moment of rage came during 5:15 when he suddenly took his guitar off, threw it on the ground and jumped on it (!)...
Re: OT: The Who Hits 50! tour
Posted by:
kovach
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Date: December 16, 2014 03:14
My 13 year old was singing "Who Are You" the other day, I asked how he knew that and if he knew who it was, said "It's The Who and I learned it playing Rock Band".
He then said he'd like to see them sometime.
I had kind of lost interest after Entwistle died. But having not seen them since the '82 and '87 tours, I happened to wonder by the Scottrade Center box office here in St. Louis over lunch today and asked what's the cheapest tickets they have a pair of. Much to my amazement she pulled up 2 tickets for $79! Not each...for the pair!
Figured my kid might as well see the trifecta of the British invasion of classic rock and roll (took him to see the Stones last year, and he's seen half the Beatles in McCartney a couple years ago, and Ringo just a couple weeks ago)!
So glad to be hearing all the great reviews here!
He then said he'd like to see them sometime.
I had kind of lost interest after Entwistle died. But having not seen them since the '82 and '87 tours, I happened to wonder by the Scottrade Center box office here in St. Louis over lunch today and asked what's the cheapest tickets they have a pair of. Much to my amazement she pulled up 2 tickets for $79! Not each...for the pair!
Figured my kid might as well see the trifecta of the British invasion of classic rock and roll (took him to see the Stones last year, and he's seen half the Beatles in McCartney a couple years ago, and Ringo just a couple weeks ago)!
So glad to be hearing all the great reviews here!
Re: OT: The Who Hits 50! tour
Posted by:
Beast
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Date: December 16, 2014 21:21
Oh bluddy 'ell - both O2 shows POSTPONED till 22 & 23 MARCH!! GRRR... Gutted, especially as I'm unlikely to be around then. Lucky I'm seeing them in Hyde Park & Paris x 2, then!
Re: OT: The Who Hits 50! tour
Posted by:
BluzDude
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Date: December 16, 2014 21:32
I see there are still tickets left for the Hyde Park show. I should be in the UK then. I expect the Who and AC/DC to keep me busy while I'm there.
Re: OT: The Who Hits 50! tour
Posted by:
crawdaddy
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Date: December 16, 2014 22:11
Unfortunately,as some of our favourite bands are getting even older than some of us, health becomes a big issue.
Almost went for a ticket on 18th even though not back in London till late afternoon from Spain.
I do feel for fans who have to travel and hotel booked etc. and hope things financially don't work out too bad.
Got my tix for Hyde Park so see yer all there.
Almost went for a ticket on 18th even though not back in London till late afternoon from Spain.
I do feel for fans who have to travel and hotel booked etc. and hope things financially don't work out too bad.
Got my tix for Hyde Park so see yer all there.
Re: OT: The Who Hits 50! tour
Posted by:
Wroclaw
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Date: December 16, 2014 23:12
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crawdaddy
Unfortunately,as some of our favourite bands are getting even older than some of us, health becomes a big issue.
Almost went for a ticket on 18th even though not back in London till late afternoon from Spain.
I do feel for fans who have to travel and hotel booked etc. and hope things financially don't work out too bad.
Got my tix for Hyde Park so see yer all there.
What?
Pete was in a cold already in Liverpool - is it he whom is the sick band member.
Wish them all the best...
At least I'm glad I had a feeling I shouldnt aim for the London gig's but rather to the earlier ones - despite having to travel really alot to Newcastle and Liverpool... (but then I got to see Durham which I suspected I might never visit). Feel lucky as this trip was terribly expensive.
Re: OT: The Who Hits 50! tour
Posted by:
crawdaddy
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Date: December 16, 2014 23:26
So glad it worked out for you Wroclaw.
What I saw on The Who FB page was problems with Rogers' voice. He's got plenty of time to rest it over Christmas ,unless he has a singalong at his local boozer.
Hope to see you and anyone else from IORR at Hyde Park next summer, June 26th, and The Stones playing soon after in London.
What I saw on The Who FB page was problems with Rogers' voice. He's got plenty of time to rest it over Christmas ,unless he has a singalong at his local boozer.
Hope to see you and anyone else from IORR at Hyde Park next summer, June 26th, and The Stones playing soon after in London.
Re: OT: The Who Hits 50! tour
Posted by:
NICOS
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Date: December 16, 2014 23:59
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crawdaddy
So glad it worked out for you Wroclaw.
What I saw on The Who FB page was problems with Rogers' voice. He's got plenty of time to rest it over Christmas ,unless he has a singalong at his local boozer.
Hope to see you and anyone else from IORR at Hyde Park next summer, June 26th, and The Stones playing soon after in London.
My Dear crawdaddy can you please put a line above signature.... so I don't have to read it over and over again thanks ....
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