The Who are awesome at the Sandy concert

[AndreaCG]

Especially the tribute to Keith Moon.

[HuckleB]

1. Uh, it would be better if Roger just stopped trying.

Baba O'Riley was bloody painful to the ears.

[napkinz]

5. I love The Who ...

... but it seems like Roger doesn't have the range he used to have.

Still I love the performance.

[HuckleB]

6. So do I.

I attended their farewell tour in 1982.

Alas...

[hlthe2b]

7. No... but still pretty goood pipes... (not bad abs for a 68 year old, either--LOL)

[HuckleB]

9. Most towns have karaoke impersonators who can do Daltrey better than Daltrey can now.

Work out, or no work out. He ain't got it any more. That whole burn out thing. It happened.

[hlthe2b]

14. Still, they are the real deal. And I am impressed they do as well as they do now

and for as long as they have)....

I look at the Rolling Stones, the Who, Roger Waters, Paul McCartney, Clapton-- and I am very impressed they have kept it up. How few of today's bands will be performing 5 years from now? 10 years? More?

[HuckleB]

15. No, they're not the real anything any more.

They just old guys up there getting laughs.

It's not much different than karaoke, or your local cover band, any more.

[hlthe2b]

16. You are overly harsh... but I have no desire to argue.

We all get older and none of us retain all of whatever made us special in youth. None of us.

[HuckleB]

18. No. I'm accurate.

I don't kowtow to sentimentality. I see too many shows. Outside of Springsteen, Waters and Alicia Keys, this show sucks. And that's being kind.

[spanone]

20. opinions are like....well you know. this show sucks to you. that is simply your opinion.

and really, who cares.

[HuckleB]

21. Actually, that's cute, but it's not true.

Daltrey missed almost every note he tried to hit tonight.

That means he objectively sucked.

[spanone]

23. so now you're a musicologist. who knew? we're in the presence of genius.

[HuckleB]

28. It doesn't take a genius to notice off key singing.

[napkinz]

27. Wait ... Paul McCartney is up soon

Another I love, but who also doesn't seem to have the range he once had.

Still, I look forward to seeing the performance.

[HuckleB]

31. Apparently he's going to sub for Cobain with Nirvana.

It's been the talk of the "Interwebs" all day long. Most of us are kind of scared.

I hope he surprises us.

[napkinz]

34. If John Lennon were still alive

... I could see him subbing for Kurt Cobain.

But I'm willing to "give Paul a chance."

[HuckleB]

36. Spot on on all points.

[napkinz]

39. When I think of Paul doing ...

songs such as "I'm Down" and "Drive My Car" and "Helter Skelter" and "Oh Darling" ... I think he just might be able to pull it off, to get that Cobain sound. So I'm hopeful.

[WiffenPoof]

49. Wait....What About Dylan???

Dylan is proof that you don't have to know how to carry a tune to be a rock legend.

[HuckleB]

51. No, you don't.

But that doesn't mean one can't make a mockery of one's own material down the road.

IOW, that's a red herring, if you're trying to justify Daltrey's off key singing.

[WiffenPoof]

52. I Was Sort Of Making A Joke...

...You know like wanting to offer Fiona Apple a Prozac.

[HuckleB]

53. Hey, even she seems to brighten up during the holidays!

[WiffenPoof]

57. Wow...Now I'M Depressed

What was she thinking. My whole opinion of her has now changed. Thanks for bursting my bubble.

-P

[femrap]

76. You're

just a bitter young thang. So sorry, chap. Really. We all understand....please dig your widdle hole a bit deeper.

But please, just curious....your talent is....boot making? Walking in boots?

[exboyfil]

61. This is why I prefer to see a good cover band instead

of the original live. I still have my CDs and old concert DVDs, and I take solace in them. I can't see paying $100 to see old timers struggling to perform. I prefer to remember them in their prime as intact bands. Also I can see some real good cover bands for free at our summer festivals. Smaller crowds. Just get the lawn chair out, grab a ribeye steak sandwich, and enjoy them.

The Who were magical once, and I have those memories. So much support is just trying to relive the past and not seeing what is on stage now. Of course a 60+ year old man is not going to be able to do what a 25 year old man can do. I won't begrudge Daltrey and Townsend making a buck. Folks don't have to pay for the tickets. The audience gets the opportunity to relive the past. Just count me out. I am going to watch The Kids are Alright instead, and think of seeing the movie with my good High School friend. Also remember seeing them live the only time in 1980 in Baton Rogue with my brother. Moon was gone, but they still had life. Seeing their "Final Concert" in my dorm cafeteria in 1984. I wish that really had been their last concert. Hearing Quadrophenia for the first time while eating pizza with my best friend. Those are great memories.

[sabrina 1]

25. Sucks for you, everyone else seems to be enjoying it.

[HuckleB]

32. Actually, outside of this thread, most people I've noted seem to be turning it off.

I love DU, but DU is not the place where musical trends are noted.

[Atman]

55. Wow, what a bunch of dicks.

This ain't jr. high anymore. If you want it to sound like it did when you were feeling up Mary McGilicuddy, go put the vinyl on your turntable and squeeze your old man-boobs. I don't care that they don't sound exactly the same as they did 35 years ago. I just like watching them perform together. Do you seriously think Kanye will be doing his schtick when he's 65? Hell, he sucks NOW!

[leftynyc]

71. Amen

I wake up very early in the morning and I couldn't shut it off - watched every last minute. Rock and roll royalty came out to raise money - it was a beautiful thing.

[onenote]

63. as proven by your posts as well

Despite what you may believe, there is no "objective truth" when it comes to evaluating rock music performances. I suspect I've seen the Who more often and over a longer period of time than pretty much anyone on this board. Is it the same band I saw back as four piece with Keith and John in the 60s? Of course not. But imo they put on a tighter, tougher performance than just about anyone out there tonight. Alicia Keys? Seriously boring. Bruce -- not at his best at all. Paul with Nirvana? Interesting, but limiting.

Those are my opinions. Yours differ. So be it.

[wilt the stilt]

67. I'll challenge you on that

saw them before Tommy at the Fillmore east and Tommy 3 times plus I think a total of 7 times including the "74 tour. I sent my kids on 11/5 to go see them.. They loved them. In the past year I took my kids to see Clapton, Beck and the Allman's.
I saw Bruce at Red Rocks in '80 and I walked away as think it was false spontaneity. That is was all practiced and rehearsed. I thought jumping on the piano was bullshit. I never felt that about the Who or any of the other bands I mentioned.

I saw everyone including Joplin.

[pangaia]

81. You're not a musician, are you.

[wilt the stilt]

44. Funny, I've seen Springstten at Red Rock's in "82

and I have always thought he was overrated and I've seen everyone except hendrix who I had tix for Band of Gypsy's.

[HuckleB]

46. Well, thanks for your supposed opinion.

Keep up the sentimentality! It's awesome.

In a pointless way.

PS: You do realize I was talking tonight's performances, right?

Oh, oops.

Double PS: There is no apostrophe in Red Rocks.

[wilt the stilt]

66. so what no apostrophe.

nit picking. I didn't think Springsteen was so great tonight. I always think he over performs and I think his act is very rehearsed. There is little spontaneity in it and it's all been done before. Like jumping on the piano is"spontaneous" I did think Clapton and Waters were excellent and I did see Cream, Blind faith, 461 Ocean Blvd tours and to this day one of my big regrets is not seeing Derek.

As far as Red Rocks goes. I saw the Dead, Joni MItchell with Pat Methany, Santana, Bruce and others there. What is your experience there?

Also your comments show a ahole when I have seen one.

[leftynyc]

70. I've seen each of these bands

throughout the years...some dozens of times. If you expect them to sound the same now as they sounded DECADES ago, you expect too much. Nothing sentimental about that at all. It was an amazing concert.

[tridim]

58. Clapton and McCartney can still belt it.

The others, meh.

[Bonobo]

68. That has to be the stupidest thing I ever heard.

"Not much different than karaoke"

Huh? Yeah, except for the fact that they WROTE the songs and made them the world-hits they are.
Other than that, yeah, it is EXACTLY like karaoke. Oh, I forgot the millions of people who disagree with your opinion.

At the end of the day, they are entertainers who bring joy and excitement. It is not a science, it is a performance and I thought Roger was impressive as hell.

You are welcome to your opinion, but do not confuse your opinion with a fact.

[femrap]

75. I don't know

what you do for a living. But if you live to be old, you probably won't do it as well. But then maybe you have no talent, so nobody really will care.

Maybe you'll never get old....wouldn't that be just fab? I like that idea.

[napkinz]

12. I have a feeling this is the last time we're going to see all the British classic

rockers together on the same stage.

Jagger, Richards, Daltry, Townshend, McCartney, Waters, Clapton ... all around 70 years old.

(I thought the 9/11 concert was the last time, but this really will probably be the last time.)

[HuckleB]

17. Well, the Stones went on a farewell tour in 1981. The Who did the same in 1982.

This concert is going to become one of the great jokes in music history.

"It's better to burn out than fade away."

[napkinz]

19. Hey Hey, My My

[tabasco]

80. And you are the great joke of this thread

Your posts indicate a lack of maturity, intelligence and taste.

[Johonny]

29. I was thinking the same thing

The big G8 concert when they all played I thought was the last big gathering for them.

[Scairp]

65. I enjoyed them

It was nice they had a tribute to Keith Moon, but what about Entwistle? He's dead too. I didn't see any tributes to him. I'm sorry so many of you can't make allowances for age but that's on you not Daltry and Townsend.

[dhill926]

2. its like they're doing a whole set....

crazy shit. would kill to be there......

[msongs]

3. a parade of male geezers on the disaster circuit lol

not many contemporary artists really but it is good they can keep it up so to speak

[HuckleB]

8. Yup. One could start a retirement community back stage.

It's bizarre.

I'm not sure who organized this, but they certainly focused on one generation of musicians.

[napkinz]

22. Sounds like an SNL sketch from some years back

I'm almost sure ... unless I'm imagining it.

[HuckleB]

24. You're probably right.

I remember when SNL did a parody of the razor ads by doing an ad for a razor with five blades! Well, a few years later, the parody turned out to be reality.

[RebelOne]

26. The ageism here at DU is disgusting.

These guys are still rocking and rolling all the way to the banl. I am 73 and remember all those groups from my younger years.

[HuckleB]

33. Criticism of current abilities is not ageism.

If anything is ageist about this show it is the lack of younger artists on the stage.

Cut the crap.

[hlthe2b]

35. +10000

[HuckleB]

37. Ah, yes, great job grasping on to the logical fallacy offered up!

Why am I not surprised?

Oh, yeah.

[hlthe2b]

43. I'm sure Justin Bieber is more up your alley, anyway...

[HuckleB]

45. And now the bizarro red herring/ad hominem pops up!

Who's shocked?

Oh, yeah. No one.

[hlthe2b]

47. I think no one is surprised at your attitude or behavior, no

But, I'll leave you to your fuming. .

[HuckleB]

48. And yet another ad hominem response!

[Atman]

69. The organizers knew who would likely donate.

It's not Bieber or Kanye fans. They went for the old guys with money.

[hlthe2b]

72. Yes of course and I fully enjoyed it, as did a lot of far younger people, I would bet

That one poster here could not simply post his criticism once or twice, but felt compelled to do so continuously and obsessively in response to anyone who said anything positive whatsoever in this and the other thread, is, well, his problem.

Any humble contribution I could afford to make to this cause pales in comparison to the chance to see these iconic, if aging, performers one last time. Great cause and a very impressive line-up of talent.

[femrap]

78. Why do you

give the Boot-Walker attention? He's talentless, bitter, jealous of others accomplishments...I bet he has difficulty tying his boot laces.

Oh my....was I cruel to the Boot? Oh please, I mean no offence...just an observation and a tad of Free Speech which I will stop at once.

Begging forgiveness, dear sir.

[pangaia]

82. No need to ask forgiveness.

He knows not of what he speaks.

[forestpath]

50. Thank you.

[moondust]

38. Their fans have all the money now.

Yes, their live music isn't what it used to be but it's still not bad.

[HuckleB]

42. Actually, it's pretty bad outside of Springsteen and Waters and many of their fans are hurting.

The organizers really blew it with this show. There is no balance whatsoever.

[TexasBushwhacker]

60. You never know who they invited who couldn't/wouldn't come

When you're setting something like this up, you pretty much have to decide if you're going to pay the acts or not. My guess is they probably only paid for travel expenses. There are some acts who absolutely, positively will not perform at benefits for free, no matter how honorable the cause. Phony Joanie Baez is one.

[ChisolmTrailDem]

62. Time-tested and massively popular seems to be what

they were shooting for. I am seeing a LOT of youngsters on the #121212Concert feed diggin' the old guys and knowing who they are. One teenage girl on there said she had Billy Joel posters on her wall as a pre-teen, haha! Good for her!

[leftynyc]

73. Very simple

They were aiming for an age group that has disposable income - that's people in their 40s and 50s - rock and rollers than can afford the $2500 ticket price. The artists were performing for free to help out their neighbors and you complain they don't sound like they did at the height of their careers. I will honor them for what they accomplished last night.

[forestpath]

4. ITA! I've enjoyed the whole concert but the Who - especially Roger Daltrey - are killing me.

[Blue_In_AK]

10. Did Brian Williams on AMC just say

"That was your uncle Keith Moon"? Zombie Moon?

[Johonny]

13. yes

and I doubt he knows why I laughed so hard.

[LTR]

64. Brian Williams was embarrassing tonight

Absolutely cringe-inducing.

[femrap]

77. I believe

he is extremely overpaid and needs to be TAXED for his absolute horrendous performance tonight.

[spanone]

11. just saw them live 2 wks ago...it was great.

[highplainsdem]

30. +1,000,000

[Buns_of_Fire]

40. They've held up better than one of their biggest fans has (that's me).

I was kinda hoping Pete would smash his guitar at the end. You know, just for old time's sake.

But it was good to see them again.

[sellitman]

83. I was hoping he would smash it on...

Adam Sandlers head.

[loyalsister]

41. Most of the show has been very energetic

That's what rock n roll is all about. This show, with the old school rock and rollers, is a testament to the survival instinct.
"Hang on to your anger and don't fall to your fear."

[highplainsdem]

54. "The Who come out and own the building; everyone else vies for second place."

Tweet from Media Matters' Eric Boehlert:

https://twitter.com/EricBoehlert

[forestpath]

56. +1

[loyalsister]

59. They carried the most defiance

The lyrics weren't as relevant as others, but they had the attitude to match the general contempt towards the hurricane itself that many people must feel.

[Fawke Em]

74. Went to a Who concert a week and three days ago.

Despite the turd upthread's opinion, Roger sounded just fine to me.

However, I'm a Townshend girl and got to hug Pete's little brother, Simon, so I was happy.

[Bennyboy]

79. Reviews, videos etc...

http://liveforlivemusic.com/reviews/shows/12-12-12/