The Who?

punk before punk knew what it was.

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[quote="volcati":3ugi6qg4]punk before punk knew what it was.[/quote:3ugi6qg4]

Your pretty damn smart for such a young punk.

probably my all-time favorite band.

[quote="BobbyM":1ey6v7ue]I just picked up this cd set. not bad...digitally remastered i think. I will load some up if somebody wants em

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that's a pretty good retrospective.

catchn the Amazing Journey of the Who on VH1 classic if you can

[quote="volcati":853vhxzi]punk before punk knew what it was.[/quote:853vhxzi]

The Kinks beat them to it by a year.

It's hard to believe that The Who never had a #1 hit.

Definately my all time favorite band, and the one band I would choose above all others to see when all members were alive and well and in their prime. Only saw them personally in the first tour after Moon died.

See Me. Feel Me. Yeah, punk rock.

[quote="FreshTopEnd":28g18vl9]Definately my all time favorite band, and the one band I would choose above all others to see when all members were alive and well and in their prime. Only saw them personally in the first tour after Moon died.[/quote:28g18vl9]


not Cincinnati, I hope

No, it surprising that sort of thing hasn't happened more often.

[quote="FreshTopEnd":386wnocr]No, it surprising that sort of thing hasn't happened more often.[/quote:386wnocr]

no kidding

[quote="FreshTopEnd":2rkec8rw] Only saw them personally in the first tour after Moon died.[/quote:2rkec8rw]

i saw them in texas stadium in '82. it was awesome even without moon.

if you've never seen it, check out a documentary/rockumentary about the who titled, "the kids are allright." i've watched it probably twenty times.

'The Seeker'-one of my favorite tunes

Behind Blue Eyes and Won't Get Fooled Again.

Pictures of Lily
The Seeker
Sparks
Behind Blue Eyes

and this one


http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=1159&vid=99378

CCR and The Who make up a damn fine record errr CD collection!

As a drummer I've been checking out a lot of Keith Moon. He had a reputation for being a madman on the drums, but if you really listen, what he was doing was pretty sophisticated. He made things sound random when in reality he was spot-on and tight with the other musicians. He's not the drummer that Bonham was, but he is still up there. The song "Sparks" from Tommy is a good example.

[quote="Moto East Mag":1wbitb3e]As a drummer I've been checking out a lot of Keith Moon. He had a reputation for being a madman on the drums, but if you really listen, what he was doing was pretty sophisticated. He made things sound random when in reality he was spot-on and tight with the other musicians. He's not the drummer that Bonham was, but he is still up there. The song "Sparks" from Tommy is a good example.[/quote:1wbitb3e]


yep- different style from bonzo, but great none the less.

VHC has a special onthe the Making of Who's Next and there's a segemnt where they isolate his part in one song- it's awesome

[quote="motogeezer":vtsi2jhn][quote="volcati":vtsi2jhn]punk before punk knew what it was.[/quote:vtsi2jhn]

The Kinks beat them to it by a year. [/quote:vtsi2jhn]

True dat. I'm just as a huge fan of The Kinks as I am of The Who. Lola still give me the chills.

[quote="Dean":yf69a381][quote="Moto East Mag":yf69a381]As a drummer I've been checking out a lot of Keith Moon. He had a reputation for being a madman on the drums, but if you really listen, what he was doing was pretty sophisticated. He made things sound random when in reality he was spot-on and tight with the other musicians. He's not the drummer that Bonham was, but he is still up there. The song "Sparks" from Tommy is a good example.[/quote:yf69a381]


yep- different style from bonzo, but great none the less.

VHC has a special onthe the Making of Who's Next and there's a segemnt where they isolate his part in one song- it's awesome[/quote:yf69a381]

I've seen that. Great show. Daltry talking about how most drummers lay back and play simpler when the vocals come in, but not Moon. He saw the drums as lead instrument and played louder and busier when the vocals came in. When I was a kid I thought he was sloppy (mostly because of the sound quality of my stereo back then) but now that i really listen to the Who I have more appreciation. I also realized he was basically a surf drummer on steroids. He was a huge Beach Boys fan.

Favorite Who songs:

My Generation
Magic Bus
I Can See For Miles
I'm Free
Substitute
Eminence Front

special mention for Pictures of Lily being about masturbation.

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[quote="Moto East Mag":3rm4280v] I also realized he was basically a surf drummer on steroids. He was a huge Beach Boys fan.[/quote:3rm4280v]

watch the rockumentary i mentioned. the who does "barbara ann" with keith doing (somewhat poorly) the lead vocal.

The Who was one of the greatest bands ever. Saw them do the Quadraphenia concert at the Forum and Keith Moon was INCREDIBLE. Saw Zepplin do Physical Graphiti at the same place and same result.

Pink Floyd at th LA convention center & I never saw so many cops heading to a concert in my life.

Anyway, my point is music will NEVER be as good as in that era, we had no idea at the time.

To think Gangsta Rappers rake in millions today makes me wanna PUKE!

One of the best shows I can remember as a Kid. The Who filled the LA Coliseum. And it was on a Tuesday or something because I remember ditching school. Something like 104,000 people were there. Lots of girls showing Boobs!

The late 70's concert at Tarrant County Convention Center is still the best concert I have ever attended. By a HUGE margin.

Baba O'Riley
Magic Bus
Summertime Blues

The Live at Leeds album was my first unassisted 'discovery' of 'my' music. I recently gave that to my daughter as a gift. Saw them here, last time through, too.

[quote="BobbyM":2hjw5ux0][quote:2hjw5ux0]Only saw them personally in the first tour after Moon died.[/quote:2hjw5ux0]

what year FTE?

I saw them in 79 at the Oakland Arena. Blackfoot opened. I'll never forget Baba O'riley and Won't Get Fooled Again with the keyboard synth at the beginning and Daltry swinging that mike and Townsend windmilling that geetar. AFUGGENMAZING is all I can say.[/quote:2hjw5ux0]


that was the same tour, Bobby. Moon died in '78 Kenney Jones from the Faces ( or small faces, i forget which) on drums.