I just got back from seeing The Who perform in Tulsa. I had low expectations because Daltry is 68 and Townsend is 67 but I have to say that it was one of the most amazing concert experiences I've ever had...and I've seen a shitload of concerts.
They played the entire Quadrophenia album in order start to finish and then they played about 7-8 of their greatest hits. They absolutely blew the crowd away. The first real test of Daltry's voice was the finale of Quadrophenia "Love Reign O'er Me" and he nailed it like he would have if he was 30 years younger.
I remember as a child that someone pushing 70 was on death's door, and these dudes are still up on stage rocking their asses off, despite the many years of drugs and alcohol they looked and sounded great. Daltry could easily have passed for being in his early 50's.
They're playing 8 more shows before they take a few months off. If they are coming near your area, I urge you to check them out. Our tickets were $95, but I would pay double to see them again...they were that good.
http://thewho.com/tour/
They played the entire Quadrophenia album in order start to finish and then they played about 7-8 of their greatest hits. They absolutely blew the crowd away. The first real test of Daltry's voice was the finale of Quadrophenia "Love Reign O'er Me" and he nailed it like he would have if he was 30 years younger.
I remember as a child that someone pushing 70 was on death's door, and these dudes are still up on stage rocking their asses off, despite the many years of drugs and alcohol they looked and sounded great. Daltry could easily have passed for being in his early 50's.
They're playing 8 more shows before they take a few months off. If they are coming near your area, I urge you to check them out. Our tickets were $95, but I would pay double to see them again...they were that good.
http://thewho.com/tour/
