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Daltrey was sounding okay up to the early 2000s -- but I have a bootleg "The Who Live 2000" which is really December 1999 when they played in Shepard's Bush, and he was a bit off then, a bit strained.Quote
RollingFreak
Lol I'm a big fan of current Who (not big fan but I have no problems with them continuing) but its become a big laughable people praising Daltrey's voice.
I'm simply saying that, based on those two Fallon videos, he sounds remarkable for a 73 year old man.Quote
RollingFreak
No I get that, but my point being is that every tour since his surgery everyone makes the point that he sounds better than ever. Its been like 5+ years now. Yes its good to know it held up, but people use it as a selling point that "he sounds better than he ever has, go now!" Nah, he's sounded pretty good since the surgery. Maybe a few ups and downs, but largely very good. Good to hear, but I just find it funny that people will always say that when at this point if you've followed their tours like I have, its pretty old news now that Daltrey luckily is back in good voice.
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keefriff99I'm simply saying that, based on those two Fallon videos, he sounds remarkable for a 73 year old man.Quote
RollingFreak
No I get that, but my point being is that every tour since his surgery everyone makes the point that he sounds better than ever. Its been like 5+ years now. Yes its good to know it held up, but people use it as a selling point that "he sounds better than he ever has, go now!" Nah, he's sounded pretty good since the surgery. Maybe a few ups and downs, but largely very good. Good to hear, but I just find it funny that people will always say that when at this point if you've followed their tours like I have, its pretty old news now that Daltrey luckily is back in good voice.
Paul Stanley had the same laser surgery a few years ago, and he sounds abysmal. It did NOTHING to stop the horrendous decline in his voice, whereas Daltrey legitimately sounds rejuvenated. I'm not saying he sounds better than ever, but, knowing a 73 year old is singing? Yeah, I'm impressed.
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snorton
Saw them last night in Lake Tahoe.....Pete was extremely joyful, not like much of the really early dates of the tour.
Here are a few vids I took.
OPENING SONG CANT EXPLAIN
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MY GENERATION PLUS JAM
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5 15 OPENING
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BEHIND BLUE EYES
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I’M ONE INTRO
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LOVE REIGN OV’RE ME
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EMINENCE FRONT
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WIZARD
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BABA
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FOOLED AGAIN
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Hairball
If you're familiar at all with world renowned artist Chuck Sperry, you would understand these limited/signed/framed prints are easily worth $75 (plus $10.99 shipping).
Chuck Sperry
Even the original price of $250 was reasonable, and the fact that they're framed is icing on the cake. Even if you don't like The Who, I'd call that a bargain!
Both are iconic images based on actual photos. Not sure if I would call either "cliche" as that sounds a bit demeaning, and the images are still powerful and effective...trademark might be a better term.
Tempted now to buy the Roger version as well, as they would definitely go great together...just like they do in real life on stage.
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Kurt
Thanks for the heads up Hairball.
Just ordered a cheap Tee!
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bye bye johnny
Sunset in São Paulo. Tomorrow we rehearse here for our first show in South America. This has been a varied year for me. A lot of the usual things happening, and there are many new things a fairly long way in the future for me. I am preparing to take a one year ‘sabbatical’ from all the things I normally do in my career. The dictionary describes this thus: a period of paid leave granted to a university teacher for study or travel, traditionally one year for every seven years worked. I very doubt I will get paid as much as I do when I work with The Who, but this is really necessary for me. I so desperately need to do something new and different – and yet I don’t really have a plan for what I might do. It will emerge I suppose. The obvious problem for me working in The Who is that I am constantly playing music I wrote a long time ago – most of it over 35 years ago. I’m lucky in many ways, but there is little piece of me that has an unusually loud voice. When I’m on stage it sometimes says “…..you were so brilliant young Pete……”. At other times it says “…..when are we going to play something difficult…….?”
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Cristiano Radtke
I'm thankful that at least I'll have the chance to see them for the very first time and in my own hometown next Tuesday. Some friends of mine went to their concert in São Paulo and the general word is that the concert was epic, way better than they expected it could be. Perhaps Pete was touched by the fans' reaction, I don't know.
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Cristiano Radtke
I'm thankful that at least I'll have the chance to see them for the very first time and in my own hometown next Tuesday. Some friends of mine went to their concert in São Paulo and the general word is that the concert was epic, way better than they expected it could be. Perhaps Pete was touched by the fans' reaction, I don't know.
Oh my...for the first time...it will be EPIC...99.999% guaranteed!
Have a good time Cristiano!
"Long live rock, I need it every night"
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crawdaddy
Have a great time on Tuesday Cristiano, in your home town of Porto Alegre.
Seen a few youtube clips of Sao Paulo gig and looks really good.
Any Who gig is unforgettable and it will be a great musical experience.
Saw them last at Hyde Park in June 2015 with quite a few Stones fans who post on IORR including Bluzdude,gregor,paulywaul,zgubi and Beast, and they were great as usual.
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bye bye johnny
Sunset in São Paulo. Tomorrow we rehearse here for our first show in South America. This has been a varied year for me. A lot of the usual things happening, and there are many new things a fairly long way in the future for me. I am preparing to take a one year ‘sabbatical’ from all the things I normally do in my career. The dictionary describes this thus: a period of paid leave granted to a university teacher for study or travel, traditionally one year for every seven years worked. I very doubt I will get paid as much as I do when I work with The Who, but this is really necessary for me. I so desperately need to do something new and different – and yet I don’t really have a plan for what I might do. It will emerge I suppose. The obvious problem for me working in The Who is that I am constantly playing music I wrote a long time ago – most of it over 35 years ago. I’m lucky in many ways, but there is little piece of me that has an unusually loud voice. When I’m on stage it sometimes says “…..you were so brilliant young Pete……”. At other times it says “…..when are we going to play something difficult…….?”
Good for you, Pete.
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crawdaddy
Have a great time on Tuesday Cristiano, in your home town of Porto Alegre.
Seen a few youtube clips of Sao Paulo gig and looks really good.
Any Who gig is unforgettable and it will be a great musical experience.
Saw them last at Hyde Park in June 2015 with quite a few Stones fans who post on IORR including Bluzdude,gregor,paulywaul,zgubi and Beast, and they were great as usual.
Thank you very much, crawdaddy!
I remember reading about that Hyde Park gig and it looked like super fun, especially with the company of those usual IORR suspects.
I've been avoiding to know or to watch any clips because I want to be surprised but I'm sure it will be an unforgettable experience.