Posted on 09/11/2019 7:06:25 AM PDT by mmichaels1970
Sometimes things not mentioned are worth mentioning. We see post after post of political rantings and anti-Trump blather from entertainers, musicians, etc., that put a damper or flat-out ruin what we'd hoped would be a good time.
I went to see The Who's "Moving On" concert yesterday and felt it was worth posting that there was not a SINGLE hint of anything political, anti-American, or anti-Trump anywhere throughout the event. We frequently repeat the mantra of "shut up and sing", and The Who did just that.
This post isn't meant to be a review of the show itself. You can like them or hate them. I just felt the need to put out there that there are still some events that can just be fun, without some underlying message.
It's kind of a shame that this would even be an issue that I would consider after a great night out. But with so many Hollywood/entertainment bash-fests day after day I really felt the need to give credit where credit is due and let you all know about it.
Their next album will be titled “Who’s Left?”
... there was not a SINGLE hint of anything political
And it shows.
I just checked and I can watch it on Amazon Prime for no additional cost. Thanks for the idea. I’m running out of things to watch.
Yes, yes, yes and yes. :)
I believe that song epitimizes Rock and Role like no other song ever written. Even the subject matter of the lyrics.
If you like the Who, that movie will blow you away.
I have my tickets for the 20th at BB&T in Sunrise!
Daltrey’s auto-bio is a great read. You realize after reading Pete’s and Roger’s auto-bios, that they are about as different as two human beings can be.
I saw them in concert at the Kingdome about ten years after that. We had tickets for the 300 level, but after we got in scalpers were selling ticket stubs from people who had purchased 100 level tickets. The girl I was with insisted we buy a couple. So we made our way downstairs and up near the stage. She got on my shoulders and stayed there for the entire show. Luckily she was a cute little thing that only weighed about 100 pounds. She loved it, but I was hot and couldn't see very well. The next day my ears were ringing and my shoulders were sore and the girl would barely give me the time of day.
I am a fan of Pete’s guitar playing, at least in the 70s.
I dare you to find a better solo than “Young Man Blues” at the 1970 Isle of Wight show.
Not so much of a fan of his current playing style, since he switched to playing a Fender Stratocaster, doesn’t sound like him at all.
Pete said in his bio that he's a "Socialist".
A sad and oft-told story. :D
One of the best things about The Who in the early days was the constant banter between Pete and Keith.
The introduction to “A Quick One While He’s Away” comes to mind. They almost come off like a Vaudeville Act.
Put me in the ‘I Like’ column when it comes to The Who, but I admit to wearing out my cassette tape of ‘Best Bits’ which was all Daltrey, in the 1980’s.
I NEED that on CD, but I can only find it on vinyl. :(
Not that there’s anything wrong with that! :)
maybe he said that. but i bet he avoids taxes as much as possible. :)
he is “socialist” like Bill Clinton is a faithful husband.
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