JohnF Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Great light show. Great songs Great instrumentals. Too bad those old farts haven't been told they don't sound so good any more. Daltrey can't quite get to all the notes any more and Townshend looked silly trying to be a cool rocker - dude's just too old for that look. Oh well. Nothing's as inexorable as time. JF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 those guys were old when I was in grade school 30 years ago. I guess this is what they mean by "its better to burn out than fade away" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted February 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 It's still kinda fun to see the old farts strut their stuff. Neil Young's voice is pretty creaky these days too. But the music still holds up pretty well. My satellite radio hardly ever gets past the 70's station. JF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneck666 Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 i guess everyone must be watchin the super bowl eh? with saints 13-colts 17 and saints on 3rd down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radnine Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 I thought that Daltry pulled it off better than Townsend. After all these years I thought Pete would have known not to wear a jacket that would cover the strings and cause you to miss 30% of your notes. When you think about it, it was vintage Who. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 I thought they were dead.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radnine Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 I thought they were dead.... You're half right (two out of the four are). Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tb4me Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 I thought they did a great job..also liked the Brittish Invasion to the American game.. The halftime show was better than the game.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammercarp Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 I thought it was great and so did everone else in the room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterwolf Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 (edited) had to expain who they were{are} and what they represent to the music encyclopedia to my daughter but yeah they put on a great show for iconic stature individuals ,, respected members of music front-runner club. come on ,, a little older ,, a little heavier , aren't we all?? how much did they make ?? just curious.,,,,,aren't you?? Edited February 8, 2010 by waterwolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjacob Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 I think they did a good job since its been more then 40 years as a band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cast-Away Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 It's too bad for Roger that Pete's mike was turned on because Roger sounded raspy and Pete just sucked! What's with the Who of just Two? Time to pack it in boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadadude Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 It's too bad for Roger that Pete's mike was turned on because Roger sounded raspy and Pete just sucked! What's with the Who of just Two? Time to pack it in boys. I agree, time to hang it up boys the tempo was way off the old boys can't hold a note anymore without Entwhistle's driving bass beats it's just not the same. I saw the band 8 times in the late 70's, I think 3 of the shows were there final shows hahaha. We all didn't want them to stop but now it's time boys to give up the rock & roll and retire and spend the 100's of millions of $$$$$$$$$ and hang out on the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted February 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 It's too bad for Roger that Pete's mike was turned on because Roger sounded raspy and Pete just sucked! What's with the Who of just Two? Time to pack it in boys. Somebody already said it. Better to fade away than to rust. I'm happy to hear their music on recordings and remember them (and me) as we were. Seeing them creaking away on stage is too much like looking in a mirror. JF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governator Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 This is why it was The Who.. see the trend? 2004 Wardrobe Malfunction 2005 Paul McCartney 2006 The Rolling Stones 2007 Prince 2008 Tom Petty 2009 Bruce Springsteen 2010 The Who Old guys don't flash people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted February 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 This is why it was The Who.. see the trend? 2004 Wardrobe Malfunction 2005 Paul McCartney 2006 The Rolling Stones 2007 Prince 2008 Tom Petty 2009 Bruce Springsteen 2010 The Who Old guys don't flash people. Whoa!!! That just conjured up an image of a wrinkly nekkid Townshend shakin' and groovin' on his 6 string. EEEUUUWWW!!! That could end the half time show forever. JF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 I've been a huge Who fan for years and frankly I think they should have hung them up 20 years ago... Roger hasn't been able to hit any of the high notes since 1976, Who are you. Pete should focus on his solo work. Funny, but this morning I had quite a few people saying that they didn't know that The Who wrote the theme song to CSI! Uhmm... song was recorded in 1970 folks! As a huge legacy Who fan, I would like to see them wrap up their careers on a somewhat "high" note, turn in their union jack blazers and retire on their laurels! The band died when Moon died in 78! HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 I've been a huge Who fan for years and frankly I think they should have hung them up 20 years ago... Roger hasn't been able to hit any of the high notes since 1976, Who are you.Pete should focus on his solo work. Funny, but this morning I had quite a few people saying that they didn't know that The Who wrote the theme song to CSI! Uhmm... song was recorded in 1970 folks! As a huge legacy Who fan, I would like to see them wrap up their careers on a somewhat "high" note, turn in their union jack blazers and retire on their laurels! The band died when Moon died in 78! HH I was a big fan and grew up with their music and that of the rest from over 'ome at the time. Unfortunately Moon and Entwistle will be rolling over in their graves after that one.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt bruce Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 (edited) Water wolf askd how much did they get paid ??? Nothing the nfl has never paid anyone for the half time show not, U2 not the Stones , no one http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/su...rtainment_x.htm Edited February 8, 2010 by capt bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellfish Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 I thought it was great and so did everone else in the room. I second that, Zac Starkey ( ringos son) played a amazing set, townshend was rocking it out for sure. I must say though, when I saw the Guess Who play at Canal Days in Port colborne I was more than impressed with cummings and Bachman actually they blew away with their performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuck Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Hey, they still rocked!! For a couple of 60 somethings, Roger and Pete rocked the house. It's cool to see these guys go at it. Maybe they can't hit the high notes and don't look so cool any longer but I grew up listening to them and it was great to see them live one more time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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