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The Who: Nostalgic but not slowing

Arts & Culture Jul. 30, 2008 - 05:06AM JST ( 16 )

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NessieJul. 30, 2008 - 08:16AM JST

One of the truly great bands with a deservedly great reputation. The Stones can't touch them.
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SurgeJul. 30, 2008 - 08:19AM JST

The Who had their own distinctive sound, the Stones ripped off US Blues and rock and roll.

Daltry is miles better performer than Jagger.
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SurgeJul. 30, 2008 - 10:01AM JST

The Who still know how to rock though.
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terebikoJul. 30, 2008 - 02:01PM JST

They're the best. The antics, the music, and the lyrics. A true visionary rock band. i saw them in Seattle, and I wish they were coming to Hiroshima. Could maybe afford a ticket to see them, but can't afford to take the shinkansen and buy a ticket to see them. Then again, maybe the show in Tokyo will be broadcast on wowow....
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theproJul. 30, 2008 - 04:04PM JST

Crap band. The Stones were much, much better.
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Taka313Jul. 30, 2008 - 05:54PM JST

I always enjoyed the weird dichotomy that existed within the Who. Pete Townshend jumping up and down and finally smashing his guitar, Roger Daltrey swinging his mic around like a lariat and Keith Moon being...Keith Moon. Meanwhile John Entwistle just sat there, bass high on his stomach, playing.

He set the standard for the cool guy bass player.

Taka
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usaexpatJul. 30, 2008 - 10:56PM JST

The only album I like from the WHO is "Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy" the later stuff that made them arena rockers like "Tommy" is just too pretentious for me. Bet you guessed I can't stand Pink Floyd either. Anyway, good for them that they are still together and still making money.
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borschtJul. 31, 2008 - 10:06AM JST

1978, the day the music died. Great band.
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PepinGalargaJul. 31, 2008 - 11:43AM JST

Tenacious D in the same sentence as Pearl Jam and The Who? Heck, they should try Spinal Tap!
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isthistheendJul. 31, 2008 - 08:40PM JST

I saw the Who live 5 times in 2 weeks WAAAY back in 1968. But it changed my life. I went back stage and talked with Pete Townshend and Roger Daltry and told them how great they were and they were just friendly and humble. Then I asked Pete if he'd show me how to play one of his songs (Substitute) and he picked up a guitar and showed me. It was incredible. The show itself was just the absolute experience, as all Who fans know. My ears were ringing for 2-3 days after each concert. But I still have good hearing 40 years later so.... The all of Pete's solo work like "A little is enough, Rough Boys, Let my love open the door, There once was a note, Let's see action" etc. He's my hero and thank our lucky stars for their music.
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kenchanJul. 31, 2008 - 09:29PM JST

just wanted to inform any Japanese readers here that "The Who" are NOT americans....as is the usual response to such articles by ignorant music fans.
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kenchanJul. 31, 2008 - 09:30PM JST

They are English btw...
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USAPatriotAug. 02, 2008 - 06:52AM JST

Kenchan

Good point! Tee Hee!

Many Japanese think an English speaking band are Americans.

Anyone who is interested in gaining a feel for the times when The Who became famous should get a copy of the movie Quadraphenia.

Stars Sting, Toyah and that great Cockney actor Phil Daniels.

Lots of Who tracks during te film by the Who, great down to earth gritty social drama. The BRits lead the world in these types of movies.
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SargeAug. 04, 2008 - 12:50PM JST

"The Who are not Americans"

You're joking, right? Hee hee!
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presto345Aug. 13, 2008 - 10:22PM JST

Unbelievably nostalgic. This comment indicates how old I am! I remember I recorded their albums in the early 70s onto open reel tape. The reels and Sony deck have gone . . .