THE WHO Rock Out In Philly

F1nut
F1nut Posts: 50,645
edited April 2 in Clubhouse Archives
The Who opened their world tour in Philly tonight (well last night 9/12) and for anyone thinking they aren't what they use to be, think again!

The show (sold out) was great and it was obvious they were having fun playing to a crowd that was having just as much fun listening. The vast majority remained standing, singing along and clapping from the start to the finish. Roger's voice was pretty damn good and Pete's guitar work was excellent, still the master of the windmill strokes and still leaping in the air. Drums and bass were as good as ever. In fact, I swear Starky not only sounds like Moon, he looks like him too. The warm up band (no name was announced) were booed off the stage after maybe 20 minutes, some funky hip hop/rap kinda crap......really, really bad. Gotta wonder who booked them?

Anyway, on with the show.......

The Who started with "I Can't Explain", followed by a vast selection that spanned the years, including excellent renditions of "Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere", "Who Are You" and "Won't Get Fooled Again", but nothing from Quadrophenia. They also played a number of songs from their new album, Wine And Glass, which sounded very good. No mistaking that signature Who sound. They ended the show with a half hour long, non-stop melody of songs from Tommy that brought the house down. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, Rock and Roll is alive and well.
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited September 2006
    Gald to hear they put on a good show i would not expect anything else from them. Would have loved to been there myself
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,814
    edited September 2006
    Did the show end with smashed guitars and amps?
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited September 2006
    billbillw wrote:
    Did the show end with smashed guitars and amps?

    Just hips.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited September 2006
    glad to hear you had a good time !
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited September 2006
    WHO are you? that's very cool... i didn't know they were starting to tour again.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited September 2006
    Glad you enjoyed the concert Jesse!
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  • Midnite Mick
    Midnite Mick Posts: 1,591
    edited September 2006
    They are coming to my home town and people are kind of ho hum, nobody really cares. I keep telling everybody that it will be the show of the year. They really are the first punk band but are still very musical. It will be pure Adrenalin I am sure.

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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,338
    edited September 2006
    Great band! I saw them with Keith Moon many moons ago (pun intended:D ). They sounded great. I'm glad they still put on a good show. Thanks for the report Jesse! I hope you had a good time!
    Carl

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