Following the 70's band thread I've noticed that people either really like The Who or don't like them at all with little in between. I personally am a fan but the previous drummer in my band hated them. I used to rile him up at practice by playing Townshend rifs. So were do you stand on The Who?
Your drummer probably sucked then. I can't imagine any drummer not recognizing the genius of Keith Moon. Obviously my answer is yes. Growing up, they were my favorite band.
Very talented musicians with some of the absolute classic rock songs. That said...Pinball Wizard is one of the worst songs in the history of man.
To clarify my opinion on The Who nope. I never liked them and I feel that they were/are very overrated. I also feel the same way about The Rolling Stones and Fleetwood Mac. I liked some of Bob Dylan's music, but sheesh... the moment he opens his mouth it kills ths song. So, Dylan gets a thumbs down from me, too. That's my opinion.
Yea, I like them, but like Zep, a small portion of there catalog is typically overplayed on the classic rock stations.
Posted this in the other thread, as well. http://bbs.clutchfans.net/showthread.php?t=75244&highlight=zeppelin
I know of them, but honestly not very familiar. You can probably rattle off a dozen songs and I've heard all of them and never knew Who did them.
yes. I got a really cool DVD of them in Houston from a fellow clutchfan for sending them a collection I had a few years back. The joys of CF.net!
My Generation I Can't Explain Behind Blues Eye Baba O'Riley Who Are You Pinball Wizard See Me, Feel Me Won't Get Fooled Again Magic Bus The Kids Are Alright I Can See for Miles You Better, You Bet ...
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Favorite band. I could listen to Quadrophenia all day (and have). And really, only 12 songs? Harumphhh... My Generation The Kids are Alright A Quick One Happy Jack Boris the Spider Overture It's a Boy Sparks Pinball Wizard Go to the Mirror I'm Free We're Not Gonna Take It/ See Me, Feel Me Baba O'Riley Bargain Love Ain't for Keeping My Wife The Song is Over Getting in Tune Going Mobile Behind Blue Eyes Won't Get Fooled Again Pure and Easy Join Together I Am the Sea The Real Me Quadrophenia Cut My Hair The Punk and the Godfather I'm One Is It in My Head I've Had Enough 5:15 Sea and Sand Drowned Doctor Jimmy The Rock Love, Reign O'er Me Slip Kid Squeeze Box Had Enough Sister Disco Music Must Change trick of the Light Guitar and Pen Who Are You You Better You Bet Another Tricky Day Athena Eminence Front Cry If You Want
There are a bunch of Who songs I love, a bunch of Who songs I am indifferent towards, and a bunch of Who songs I don't like at all. What other band can you say that about? I'll never forget them totally stealing the show at the Concert for New York. Seriously, they should've just sent everyone home after they played.
Rimrocker, I totally agree. I have The Who Sings My Generation, A Quick One, Sell Out, Tommy, Live at Leeds, Odds and Sods, Whos Next, Quadrophenia, The Who by Numbers (personal favorite), Who Are You, Face Dances, It's Hard, and The Kids Are Alright. Absolute favorite of all time. Best live band, best musicians, excellent lyrics (I really do feel Townshend is only a notch below Dylan, and sometimes I can relate to his stuff more than Dylan), one of the best live albums, and the best documentary (Kids are Alright). It all started with Substitute, for me. That clinched it, and everything since has confirmed my opinion that they are the best.
