I like everything about that poster, but would be better if Pete and Roger were in there, or at least a moped.

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frankotero
I like everything about that poster, but would be better if Pete and Roger were in there, or at least a moped.

A moped????

If it's a reference to the association between The Who and the Mod movement, then you have to mean A SCOOTER (preferably with masses of headlights added.)

Captain Corella

boston, aug 26

rodger visits the dana-farber institute in boston




1. can't explain




2. substitute




3. who are you




4. the seeker




6. pinball wizard




7. see me, feel me




8. behind blue eyes




9. eminence front




10. my generation




11. cry if you want




12. you better, you bet




13. going mobile




14. the real me




15. i'm one




16. 5:15




17. love reign o'er me




18. baba o'riley




19. won't get fooled again




20. tea and theatre






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Fenway Park looks like a funeral. Are there corpses in the audience? 5.15 sounds great!

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frankotero
I like everything about that poster, but would be better if Pete and Roger were in there, or at least a moped.

A moped????

If it's a reference to the association between The Who and the Mod movement, then you have to mean A SCOOTER (preferably with masses of headlights added.)

For 1960s UK cultural educational reasons...

In this context a scooter [www.shutterstock.com]

And this from 1964 [media.gettyimages.com]

A moped looks like this.... [upload.wikimedia.org]

A mod would never, ever, have ridden a moped!

Captain Corella

Okay, a scooter. I’m not a mod or British. They’re mopeds to me, lol. But I do like The Who.



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frankotero
Okay, a scooter. I’m not a mod or British. They’re mopeds to me, lol. But I do like The Who.

"I’m not a mod or British."

Which is why a lesson in pop and social culture of another country is important. It's hard to overstate the link, and its importance, between The Who and their Mod supporters. Mods=Scooters (and the opposite Rockers=Motorbikes). And for several years Mods & Rockers would have open large scale fights on the beaches of places like Brighton.

Watch Quadrophenia. The main Mod (played by Sting) rides a scooter. He has a job as a pageboy at The Grand Hotel in Brighton (where the IRA nearly blew up Mrs Thatcher).

Mods dominated the TV show "Ready, Steady, Go!" - and that was phenomenally influential at the time.

The Who are very very very embedded in the Mod culture of West London and Brighton.

OBStones: There's a case to be made that the fact that although they were not nice people, the relative tame-ness of UK Rockers (with their motorbikes) let them be used successfully as security for The Stones In The Park in 1969, and that in turn was taken as an OK to use what The Rolling Stones assumed were their counterpart in the USA... The Hell's Angels. Whoops!

Captain Corella

Rock Concert Review: The Who Bid an Exhilarating Farewell

If this really is the last time that Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey bring The Who out on tour, they are going out on top, leaving a legacy of songs that will undoubtedly stand the test of time for generations to come.

By Scott McLennan
August 27, 2025


Kevin Brown

[artsfuse.org]

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The Who’s final tour declares ‘the song is over.’ But the band’s spark is still alive.

By Victoria Wasylak
August 27, 2025


Ben Pennington

It’s amazing what fans often demand of musicians at the finish line of their careers — that is, farewell tours.

How disappointing it must be to attend a group’s last tour expecting a carbon copy of their heyday, as if artists are immune to that funny process called “aging.” Expecting the same performance from an octogenarian and their spry (and likely drug-fueled) 20-something self is foolish, if not cruel.

And yet, you’d be hard-pressed to find examples of where The Who fell short at Fenway Park Tuesday night during their “The Song Is Over” tour. Named after a song from the band’s 1971 album “Who’s Next,” the English group’s current stint on the road is a perfectly timed North American curtain call for founding members Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend.

Yes, the gentlemen were fairly stationary throughout their one hour and 45 minute set (although Townshend never shied away from his signature windmill guitar strums). And yes, the show was absent of rock star antics, in the vein of the late drummer Keith Moon collapsing mid-performance at the Boston Garden in 1976.

But even at 81 and 80 years old, Daltrey and Townshend can still recreate the spark of the Who’s finest moments, and that’s as good a high water mark as any when judging the quality of farewell tours. Not every note during Tuesday night’s concert was perfect, but the band barreled through their must-hear moments with power and pep, whether triggering the instrumental avalanche of “Who Are You,” or performing another climactic and heart-wringing rendition of “Behind Blue Eyes.”

Elsewhere, the band’s song choices bookended their most active years. Daltrey stuttered through the verses of “My Generation” right on cue, applying the same defiant swagger that once egged on his peers and first fans in 1965, while Townshend threaded ribbons of guitar into a hypnotic bed of synths during “Eminence Front,” the band’s spin on hedonism-fueled funk that emerged in the early 1980s.

The evening’s display made it apparent that if The Who had planned a farewell tour prior to 2025, they would have left some gas in their metaphorical tank. And had they waited another few years to hit the road, the results probably wouldn’t sound this sharp and confident.

Tuesday night’s set was so heavy on hits that it’s faster to name which “big ones” the band skipped. The absence of “Squeeze Box,” “Magic Bus,” and “I Can See For Miles” made room for “Who’s Next” deep cuts like “Love Ain’t For Keeping” and “Going Mobile.” The latter song swapped in Simon Townshend on lead vocals, temporarily stepping in for his older brother.

Daltrey and his well-preserved growl, on the other hand, didn’t seem to need assistance and sliced through songs like “Love Reign O’er Me” and “Won’t Get Fooled Again” with towering authority. In fact, Daltrey only tuckered himself out once: toward the end of “Baba O’Riley,” when he bowed out of his harmonica solo with a playful shrug. “I haven’t played the bloody thing for five years,” he said.

Shortly after Daltrey discarded the harmonica, the full band retreated during the last song, “Tea & Theatre,” leaving only the two founding members onstage. As Townshend strummed an acoustic guitar, Daltrey’s voice rang across the stadium one final time.

“We did it all, didn’t we?” he sang.

Indeed — including sticking the landing of their career through this farewell tour.

[www.bostonglobe.com]

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Review: The Who were seen, heard, and felt at powerful Fenway Park farewell show

The Who didn't act their age at Fenway Park Tuesday night, playing some of their greatest hits with the energy and passion of men half of Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend's age.

By Kevin Slane
August 27, 2025

[www.boston.com]



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Nice to read some encouraging words for a change. Didn't think it could be all that bad.

Yeah, sounds like they’re getting warmed up now. Good.excited for Saturday!

Thoughts on Live at The Oval 1971?

Sounds like a good bootleg to me. Disappointed with the bass and drum sound. With such an elite rhythm section it’s hard not to want a bit more.

Yes, from first listen I'm thinking something is off about the sound. But I'll give it another try later.

I thought the show at Fenway was excellent. Daltrey is doing a great job of controlling his voice when he sings, pushing it occasionally for the occasional scream. Townshend's playing was dynamic and he looked like he was actually enjoying himself up there! The last time I saw them was 6 years ago at Fenway. I thought this performance was stronger, but I preferred the drumming of Zak Starkey to that of his replacement, Scott Devour. Devour is an excellent drummer, but I felt Zak evoked the spirit of Moon a little better.

If you are on the fence about seeing them on this tour, I would recommend going, they are going out (allegedly) on a strong note!

The only thing I was a little bummed about was not hearing The Song Is Over. They cut it from last night's set.

That being said, having the two surviving members seal their Boston legacy with the two of them alone on stage, performing very intimate version of Tea & Theatre was a poignant way to end the show.

Here are my videos from the show, sitting in the 11th Row, dead center:

The Seeker:
[youtu.be]

Love Ain't For Keeping:
[youtu.be]

Pinball Wizard:
[youtu.be]

Behind Blue Eyes:
[youtu.be]

Eminence Front:
[youtu.be]

Going Mobile:
[youtu.be]

The Real Me:
[youtu.be]

Love, Reign O'er Me:
[youtu.be]

Won't Get Fooled Again:
[youtu.be]

Tea & Theatre:
[youtu.be]



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I liked the slightly mixed set list last night including some lesser songs. See me feel me seemed forced, Eminence Front and Going Mobile were outstanding. All in all the show didn’t come off as a final tour despite the reverence at the end. Odds and sods lol

Joe Perry Project was also very tight and rocked out. Chris Robinson a nice fit

No Roger, I do not want to touch you or feel you.

Wantagh NY poster



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Setlist, August 28

[www.setlist.fm]

That's a pretty cool poster.

wantagh, ny aug 28

1. i can't explain




1-2 i can't explain/substitute




3. who are you




4. the seeker




5-7 love ain't for keepin'/pinball wizard/see me, feel me




9. eminence front




10-11 my generation/cry if you want




12. you better, you bet




13. going mobile




14. the real me




16. 5:15




18. baba o'riley




19. won't get fooled again




20. the song is over

Madison Square Garden poster



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Setlist, August 30

[www.setlist.fm]

msg, aug 30

3. who are you




5. long live rock




6-7 pinball wizard/see me, feel me




8-9 love ain't for keepin'/behind blue eyes




10. eminence front




11-12 my generation/cry if you want




13. you better, you bet




14. going mobile




15-17 the real me/i'm one/5:15




18. love reign o'er me




19. won't get fooled again




20. baba o'riley




21. the song is over




22. tea & theatre






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The last time I saw them in Paris, one or two years ago, with that damn orchestra and Zak's electronic cymbals, it was really a disaster. Pete barely touched his strings, and I was in the front row. Roger can no longer sing, but he made me dream on the tambourine during the Overture of Tommy. Believe me, I’m a huge Who fan, but that day, after an hour and fifteen minutes, I left before the end with tears in my eyes. I may not be the only one in this situation. That day, I told myself I would never go see them again. Then Simon is now singing Going Mobile and will probably end up playing his brother’s guitar parts. This is just my opinion, but seeing The Who in 2025 is a real rip-off, unless maybe you've never seen them and want to pay your respects.

Sorry for a belated reply.
Unlike you I’m far from a dedicated fan but saw The Who 6 times 1989-2023 (once in America, twice in Japan and three times in Britain).
The last time was at the Cricket ground in Chester-Le-Street (near Durham), collaboration with orchestra, and my impression was totally the opposite of yours — it was one of the best Who shows among my limited experiences. Pete played a hot guitar and Roger sang his heart out — in fact, his singing that night was easily the top I had ever heard from him. That was an all seating event and I saw it from the sixth row (if I remember correctly), near centre. All I thought was they still got it after all these years. The orchestra only enhanced the brilliance of the evening and the female lead violinist was just amazing!
All this happened on July 19, roughly a month after your Paris show (June 23 to be exact). Not sure if you saw an off night as I wasn’t there.

The Who were fabulous last night at Madison Square Garden. A few vocal gaffs - but it only made the show all the more charming! We loved every minute of it. Long live The Who!

The Who Live In New York Reviewed: Townshend and Daltrey Triumph At Final NYC Show

If the 36th time they play Madison Square Garden is indeed their last, The Who bow out in style.

By Alan Light
August 31, 2025



[www.mojo4music.com]

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The Who Bid Farewell to New York City with Triumphant Madison Square Garden Show: Review, Photos + Video

Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, and company went out with a bang at the "World's Most Famous Arena"

Spencer Kaufman
August 31, 2025


photos by Kevin RC Wilson

[consequence.net]

MSG was a really really good show. Crowd was up for it (this was #7 for me and I’ve never heard a who audience sing so loud), Pete and Rog in mostly good moods (Rog said he was having a crap night and wanted to go home, at one point, but it must have been tongue in cheek because he was all smiles all night).

We got Long Live Rock which I’d never heard live before. And Katie Jacoby guested on Baba. (When they went into WGFA I thought maybe they were skipping it for Roger’s voice, but no, it was for the guest spot).

It is weird seeing Simon play the b sus riff in Pinball Wizard instead of Pete, but it works somehow.

Glad to read that people seem to enjoy the shows.

Live Nation are getting desperate for the Toronto shows this week. Still over half unsold. I just got a special invitation from Live Nation Toronto to purchase a club seat dead-centre right behind the soundboard for $60!

The Who - Who Are You - BluRay Audio with Dolby Atmos, 5.1, Stereo, Instrumentals, Bonus Tracks & more:

31-Oct-2025 - [SuperDeluxeEdition.com] .

Toronto Night 1 poster



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Setlist, September 2

[www.setlist.fm]

Really like this poster!