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Townshend told Rolling Stone magazine that the band had planned a tour for early 2010; Townshend later stated this was jeopardised due to the return of his tinnitus. He is experimenting with a new in-ear monitoring system that was recommended to him by fellow rocker Neil Young and his audiologist.[56] The in-ear monitoring system was scheduled to be tested out at the Quadrophenia concert at the Royal Albert Hall on March 30.[57] Most recently, Roger Daltrey has stated that they have acquired new equipment—earpieces and the like—that he and the band are learning to use to enable Townshend to perform. The Who are hoping to hit the road again in 2011, with "a new show," according to singer Roger Daltrey, or possibly a retooled stage presentation of the group's 1973 rock opera Quadrophenia.[58]
I just recently watched a show from 2006, and though there were highs and lows for Daltrey's voice... it was quite enjoyable
Post by Mista Don't Play on Nov 14, 2010 0:20:28 GMT -5
While I have a ton of respect for The Who, I just feel like I will ultimately be disappointed with a headlining set by them, same goes for The Rolling Stones.
While I have a ton of respect for The Who, I just feel like I will ultimately be disappointed with a headlining set by them, same goes for The Rolling Stones.
I think The Who would be a huge let down. In that same Rolling Stone article they talked about how they were supposed to headline Coachella this year before Townsend started having those inner ear problems (combine that with Damon Albarn saying they didnt mean to do too many festivals this year, I think Gorillaz were slid in when The Who backed out prior to release). Their Superbowl performance was supposed to kick off a huge tour and such, but ended up being a really poor performance and making Townsend realize he couldn't do anything live because of the intensity of the noise.
Thats cool that they are trying to find a solution to Townsend's ear problem. Unless it dramatically improves their performance, I don't think it would be a good show
I thought the Super Bowl performance was actually pretty good. Considering their age, they still sounded alright. It was the perfect place for them to play, too. They were able to put on a short, twenty minute set and make it sound good without having to pace themselves. But yeah, as much as I love the Who, I think they would be kind of disappointing.
The only bad part about the Super Bowl performance was how Pete Townshend only buttoned, like, two buttons on his shirt. It wasn't a good look.
I thought the Super Bowl performance was actually pretty good. Considering their age, they still sounded alright. It was the perfect place for them to play, too. They were able to put on a short, twenty minute set and make it sound good without having to pace themselves. But yeah, as much as I love the Who, I think they would be kind of disappointing.
The only bad part about the Super Bowl performance was how Pete Townshend only buttoned, like, two buttons on his shirt. It wasn't a good look.
If they have new show playing Quadrophenia I would be all about seeing it.
One thing I've learned from watching The Who, especially Townsend, Is that you can't take anything they say at face value. Pete is a true contrarian. He'll often say one thing and do the opposite.
I hope we don't get into a Who versus Stones argument. The are(or were) both fvcking great.
One thing I've learned from watching The Who, especially Townsend, Is that you can't take anything they say at face value. Pete is a true contrarian. He'll often say one thing and do the opposite.
I hope we don't get into a Who versus Stones argument. The are(or were) both fvcking great.
-When I Hear My Name -Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground -Blue Orchid -Passive Manipulation -Red Rain -Death Letter -My Doorbell -Hotel Yorba -Same Boy You've Always Known -Lovesick -Little Ghost -We're Going to Be Friends -The Hardest Button to Button -Black Math -The Nurse -I Just Don't Know What to Do With Myself
Encore: -Ball and Biscuit -Seven Nation Army -Screwdriver
-When I Hear My Name -Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground -Blue Orchid -Passive Manipulation -Red Rain -Death Letter -My Doorbell -Hotel Yorba -Same Boy You've Always Known -Lovesick -Little Ghost -We're Going to Be Friends -The Hardest Button to Button -Black Math -The Nurse -I Just Don't Know What to Do With Myself
Encore: -Ball and Biscuit -Seven Nation Army -Screwdriver