The Who: Nostalgic but not slowing

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Nessie at 08:16 AM JST - 30th July

One of the truly great bands with a deservedly great reputation. The Stones can't touch them.
Surge at 08:19 AM JST - 30th July

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

Daltry is miles better performer than Jagger.
Surge at 10:01 AM JST - 30th July

The Who still know how to rock though.
terebiko at 02:01 PM JST - 30th July

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....
thepro at 04:04 PM JST - 30th July

Crap band. The Stones were much, much better.
Taka313 at 05:54 PM JST - 30th July

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
usaexpat at 10:56 PM JST - 30th July

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.
borscht at 10:06 AM JST - 31st July

1978, the day the music died. Great band.
PepinGalarga at 11:43 AM JST - 31st July

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

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.
kenchan at 09:29 PM JST - 31st July

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.
kenchan at 09:30 PM JST - 31st July

They are English btw...
USAPatriot at 06:52 AM JST - 2nd August

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.
Sarge at 12:50 PM JST - 4th August

"The Who are not Americans"

You're joking, right? Hee hee!
presto345 at 10:22 PM JST - 13th August

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 . . .