tongue-tied lightning Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 man do I love Guitar & Pen. All of Who Are You is great. I always look at the album cover with Keith sitting in the chair with the words not to be taken away on it.Who By Numbers is so under rated. Wish they coulda found room in the set list for some songs. Slip Kid was played at a few shows, by that was it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Heard W.A.S.P.'s cover of "The Real Me" on the way to work this morning - it still holds up for a cover version, the vocals and drums are pretty great. Haven't heard it in a long time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 I use to be way into those guys. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hixter Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 The band wrapped up their North American tour last night in Las Vegas. Pete even attempted a knee slide during Won't Get Fooled Again (about 7:35 in the video) and then he channeled his inner Eddie Van Halen at the end of the tune. Looks like he was having fun. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhReW2FFs9Y Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Shit, I bet that hurt. Speaking of that - I'll post this again: Pete Townshend - a nice article about Pete's use of synthesizers and whatnot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hixter Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Shit, I bet that hurt. Speaking of that - I'll post this again: Pete Townshend - a nice article about Pete's use of synthesizers and whatnot.Pete used to wear a set of knee pads under his pants when that was part of the act. I'm surprised that a 71-year-old would even attempt it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 I think you can sort of see them in the sliding segment from The Kids Are Alright. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Muzzle of Dan Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 My wife and I saw the show in Los Angeles last Wednesday. They were really incredible. Daltry sounded great - obviously they have Pete's brother and the other backup singers doubling some of his parts to help, but the dude sure still can sing his balls off for someone of that age. In Won't Get Fooled again he belted out that big "Yeaaaaah!" after teh instrumental part and Staples Center just erupted. Really glad that they played The Seeker and Bargain. So happy we got to see them, those dudes still have so much attitude after all this time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hixter Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 A sequel to the Quadrophenia movie is in the works. http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/british-mod-movie-quadrophenia-sequel-8066214 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 I wonder what Pete thinks about that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hixter Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 I wonder what Pete thinks about that. The article said that he gave his blessing to the book that it's based on. He's probably ok with it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 I tried to read it - until the audio messages started playing. I did not know there was a book. I may have to read that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Seems pointless but a lot of pointless shit is green lighted these days. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Pete's sound at @ 13:35->14:00 or so is simply amazing. The Who at Tanglewood (1970). I never noticed how small that stage is before. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hixter Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Pete's sound at @ 13:35->14:00 or so is simply amazing. Last night my neighbor and I had a few beers and watched last summer's Hyde Park show and it was pretty good, but man do I wish Pete would strap on an SG again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Exactly. That sound is just so great. It's right after "and maybe somebody's daughter". I wish they would have shown his hands for that bit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 The article said that he gave his blessing to the book that it's based on. He's probably ok with it. Maybe not (by way of Billboard): The members of The Who have denied reports that the band has endorsed a sequel to Quadrophenia, the 1979 film based on its own rock opera set around the clashes between rival gangs in 1960s Brighton. Rumors of a sequel to the film – which starred Sting and Ray Winstone and became a cult hit – emerged in late May, with reports in the U.K. press that it would pick up the story 37 years on from the first and feature several members of the original cast, including Toyah Wilcox and Phil Daniels. In an interview with The Mirror, filmmaker Ray Burdis said he would be directing the film, based on the book To Be Someone, which he claimed had been given the blessing of The Who's Pete Townshend. But Townshend, lead singer Roger Daltrey and Bill Curbishley (The Who's manager who produced the original Quadrophenia and, more recently, The Railway Man), have now rejected any suggestions they are backing the new film. "Quadrophenia has an enduring appeal and will forever be the definitive mod film," Curbishley said in a statement on Wednesday. "Quadrophenia is a significant and influential film based on The Who’s music, not some Carry On franchise. Any follow-up to this film could only be made by the authors of the original and would need to be worthy of the name. This karaoke sequel announced recently in the press would be totally ridiculous." Curbishley added that the new film wouldn't star Sting or Winstone or feature any words or music from The Who, describing it as a "blatant attempt to cash in" on the original's popularity. The news comes just weeks after reports that the Carry On franchise, mentioned by Curbishley, was to be rebooted by U.K. producer Jonathan Sothcott, an announcement that led several of Sothcott's former employees to speak out about his business practices. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 Pete is releasing a show from the 1980s: On 16 September 2016, Eagle Rock Entertainment release the live concert film FACE THE FACE by Pete Townshend’s Deep End as a DVD+CD set [Cat No: EAGDV068]. This is the first official release of the show on either DVD or CD format. FACE THE FACE features Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour on lead guitar throughout and the set includes ‘Face The Face’, ‘Secondhand Love’, ‘Rough Boys’, ‘Slit Skirts’, ‘Give Blood’, ‘Won’t Get Fooled Again’, ‘Behind Blue Eyes’, ‘Pinball Wizard’ and more.This show was filmed for the famous German TV series Rockpalast at MIDEM in Cannes on 29 January 1986. Pete Townshend’s Deep End were touring in support of Townshend’s solo concept album WHITE CITY: A NOVEL. Several of the musicians that appeared on the album were featured in the line-up of Deep End including Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour on lead guitar. The set list has tracks from the WHITE CITY album, other Pete Townshend solo tracks, Who classics, David Gilmour’s song ‘Blue Light’ and a couple of surprises.The line-up for this show boasts Pete Townshend (vocals, guitar); David Gilmour (guitar, vocals); Peter Hope-Evans (harmonica); Chucho Merchan (bass); Simon Phillips (drums); John ‘Rabbit’ Bundrick (keyboards); Jody Linscott (percussion); The Kick Horns: Simon Clarke, Roddy Lorimer, Tim Sanders, Pete Beachill & Dave Plews; Backing Vocalists: Billy Nicholls, Ian Ellis, Chris Staines, Gina Foster and Coral Gordan.TRACKLISTING 1. Won’t Get Fooled Again 2. Secondhand Love 3. Give Blood 4. Behind Blue Eyes 5. After The Fire 6. Slit Skirts 7. Blue Light 8. I Put A Spell On You* 9. Hiding Out 10. The Sea Refuses No River 11. Face The Face 12. Pinball Wizard 13. A Little Is Enough 14. Rough Boy 15. Night Train * not on CD FACE THE FACE is a fascinating and compelling release. Pete Townshend and the band deliver an outstanding performance that showcases him as a solo artist as distinct from his work with The Who. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Inside of Outside Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 That looks great. I love Pete's solo stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 I use to listen to that White City tape quite a bit back in the day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bcdoc Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 I love "Hiding Out" from White City. Wasn't Pete's version of "Save It For Later" also played during this performance? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 That's on the live release Deep End Live. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bcdoc Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Anyone going to see Pete do Classic Quad? They released some some "less expensive" seats for Chicago two weeks ago and did get one. Eddie Vedder will join the ensemble. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BeH0pY2T49c&feature=youtu.be Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Not exactly my cup of tea - but I would go if I had the chance. I think Billy Idol is in the show also. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chuckrh Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Pete was on the Tonight show doing "Love Reign O'er Me". He looked & sounded great. Reminded myself why I can't watch Fallon. Fallon is so obnoxious with his fawning thing. Don't think he's that funny either. Sorry, got off track. Was worth putting up with to see Pete. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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