The Who

May 25th 2016, I was acquainted with The Seeker, met the Pinball Wizard, and was reminded it's only teenage wasteland. (Notice that "teenage wasteland" wasnt capitalized? Congratulations, your parents loved you!)

My parents loved me and thanks to that they shared good music with me. Fortunately, they have good taste. If it wasn't for my parents you probably wouldn't be reading these words and this probably wouldn't be a blog. So yeah!

What can I say? I do want to say that Pete Townshend tore the roof off the place; so thanks for that. It was worth the wait guys. I may have purchased my tickets nearly back in 2014, but I'd have gladly waited longer. Fortunately, I didn't have too wait a moment longer. And before I knew it I was a beer and a cocktail in and I was ready to sit down to a promising show.

Before I know it I'm being taken back in time "whoooooooooooo are you? Who, who, who, who." Then I was reminded that this was their 50th anniversary, so it appeared that Pete had A LOT to say. Roger sort of just chimed in. Pete was a cheeky English person, that's for sure. He insulted the audience a couple times and then acknowledged his man boobs. Stating that "I think men get tired of not having what they want all the time, so they start to grow their own". Laughing out loud Pete.

But sitting there I was easily reminded who I was seeing. Who, indeed. So many songs that you grow up with. Bargain, Behind Blue Eyes, Squeeze Box, Won't Get Fooled Again, Eminence Front. These guys played at Woodstock, man.

My only gripes were only to do with how poorly a venue can be set up. With a ceiling so high, you think I'd be able to see their only set piece, but nope. Two giant speakers hung between me and the giant monitor. And it was a really well put together video feed, from what I could see. It was just them rocking out in front of a mega huge monitor. I could have used more lighting and glits. But they still did deliver a massive set.

These guys are in their 70s giving 100%. As the years continue to roll on we lose the opportunity to see the great performers of the 60s and 70s. If you get the opportunity to check out a classic rock band, don't hesitate. Make it happen.