RE: Moons replacementSun Dec 7 13:17:06 PST 1997

[Gary Lang <garylang@ccnet.com>]

"I'd like to add that Townshend was improving during this time, too...and
continues to. The guitar work on the `82 tour was more acomplished than ever. "

Yes I'd say he could now play more notes per second faster than 1970, however I reserve the right to think that Barney Kessel licks played at high volumes is not as good rock as the simple three chord sequence used to good effect over and over in Relay, Magic Bus, WGFA, The Real Me, Punk vs. Godfather, etc. He knew more technique in 18982 than on LAL, but....

-g

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From: 	Mark Leaman[SMTP:mleaman@sccoast.net]
Sent: 	Thursday, January 04, 1996 8:03 AM
To: 	thewho@mpath.com
Subject: 	Re: Moons replacement

>
>>> None of the Who (perhaps excepting John E.) were doing what
>I'd consider "excellent" work during that period.
>
>Listening to Roger Daltrey's vocals for the '79 concerts makes me say
>differently...

WF:

I'd like to add that Townshend was improving during this time, too...and
continues to. The guitar work on the `82 tour was more acomplished than ever. 

      Cheers                              ML