Although, at one point during the show it looked like this might be their final performance when Daltrey had problems catching his breath after “You Better You Bet”. After a few brief words to Townshend, the weary singer slowly exited the stage leaving Townshend and the band to perform a loose version of the classic anthem, “My Generation” that went into the song, "Cry If You Want". Daltrey retuned there after proclaiming he wasn’t dead yet and proved it with a hard rocking version of “Won’t Get Fooled Again”. As the audience applauded in unison, Daltrey stuck to his word coming back alive swinging his microphone as Townshend kicked it up a notch coming closer to Daltry playing off of his new found energy.
After all these years the chemistry of Daltrey and Townshend is still there and more alive then ever. Call them what you will but these guys can still rock and they have the arsenal of hits as their tools to do so. Tonight’s show was no exception as the boys opened with a few of their early hits including “I Can’t Explain”, “Anyhow Anyway Anywhere” and “The Seeker”. Yet, tonight was also about previewing some of the new songs playing a song called “Fragments” and the mini-opera “Wire & Glass” which they released earlier this year. Just a few songs they have been known to preview recently that will be included on an album of new material and their first album since 1982’s “It’s Hard”.
”So you'll just have to imagine that we all gone off stage had oxygen, blood transfusions, snorted cocaine, drunk brandy. Um, and all the other things that rock stars do...DID", Townshend jokes to the crowd before announcing themselves as the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Still larger than life, the guitar God may look more like a college professor these days but he can deliver his signature windmills and can jump around with the best of them.
Daltrey, although stumbling briefly in the middle of the set has the powerful lungs from his youth and proved it tonight by belting out the high notes. Daltrey was on fire during tonight’s performance of “Baba O’Reilly” and even added some nice harmonica playing turning the song into a hoedown jam.
Since the 1996 Quadrophenia tour, Ringo Starr’s son, Zak Starkey, has been the man behind the skins and has proven he is the next best thing to Keith Moon. In fact, Moon who was a friend of his fathers actually gave him his first drum lessons. Zak showcased his talents during the “Tommy” medley that included “Pinball Wizard”, “Amazing Journey”, “Sparks” and “See Me Feel Me”.
The Who has always been about the raw testosterone of male youth and it’s amazing they are still able to sustain the energy today. Tonight’s set list was predictable at times but what did you expect? They played a few hits, a few new songs and they showed us how lucky we are that they didn’t die before they got old.
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Roggie!!!!!!
Written by Guest on 2006-09-26 07:37:37
He's so beautiful!  |
Written by Guest on 2006-09-26 10:48:25
The show was decent overall for a few guys in their 60's - missing John Entwhistle was obvious though. Zak Starkey's drums drowned everyone else out until someone finally turned the volume up for Pete's guitar and Pino's bass when they payed their Tommy songs. For at least those four songs, we heard a glimpse of some raw energy that finally brought the crowd to their feet - wish the whole show had that energy. |
1/2 who better than no who
Written by Guest on 2006-09-26 11:22:26
Huge fan with low expectations (given their age and range) - but then there was "My Generation" and whoa! - I remember exactly why I love these guys |
The Two
Written by Guest on 2006-09-26 13:16:52
I agree Enthwistle is missed & there never will be another bass player like The Ox!!
[I]RIP John!![/I] |
WOW!!!
Written by Guest on 2006-09-26 13:18:31
Thesse guys still got it and the hell with age let's see one of these new bands have the raw energy & power these guys displayed last night |
AMAZING!!
Written by Guest on 2006-09-26 13:19:14
Long live rock and roll & long live The Who |
THANKS!!
Written by Guest on 2006-09-26 13:21:39
I'm seeing them on Friday in Detroit and now I [I]really[/I] can't wait |
KICK ASS!!
Written by Guest on 2006-09-26 13:23:26
I can't believe that shot of Townshend jumping in the air. Who knew [I](pun intended)[/I] that he still had those moves and energy. |
WHO'S BEST!
Written by Guest on 2006-09-27 17:17:24
Just when you think they can't get any better!! And their new material is outstanding; can't wait for the full CD to be released.
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r2
Written by Guest on 2006-09-27 18:50:57
The Who RAWKED!!!!!!!!!
The were great. |
Stil got it
Written by Guest on 2006-09-28 15:19:23
Saw them 2 times last week in NYC. once 12 rows from the stage. Best concert I have ever seen. My first 3 concerts 17 years ago were: E.C., Who, Stones - in that order. I am seeing them all again over these 10 or 14 days. Unlike Mick - Roger does not avoid high notes to save himself. He hits them! He is amazing. True Rock and Roller. And Pete, well what can you say. B/c of their showing I will probably see them in A.C. as well. Loved the new material. Well worth the wait!!! |
Roger s' voice: be careful!!!!!
Written by Guest on 2006-09-29 12:06:14
Roger Daltrey, Pete and the rest of their crew including managers, do not seem to understand that with age, the vocal cords will be gettin harder and can not sustain higt notes and an extended concert tour. What THE WHO has to do is to change the set list a litle bit the second and third nights in a row they play including at least 3 instrumentals (The Rock, The Underture and the Overture), and also giving Pete some more songs to play (like for example including on the set "Going Mobile" with Roger on armonica, and I am One among others). The same is happening to Mick Jagger (who now has a coach teacher for his vocals) and also more evident to Paul McCartney, Steven Tyler and who knows who other "classic rock" singers.  |
Tourist
Written by Guest on 2006-10-24 04:55:51
Chicago was great, I too did not expect much, more or less flew from fargo to just put a face to the powerful music. But was taken back by the amount of energy they still had. Truly Soul Shankin, |
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