Re: The Who Mailing List Digest V4 #303

[rkmcd@the-onramp.net (Ryan or Keri McDermott)]

> From: The Pals <hesse@nb.sympatico.ca>
> 
> Drynamil was an amphetamine drug that was taken by many mods. It was =
> also known as leapers or purple hearts. It is basically cheap speed. The
=
> stuttery lyrics of My Generation were meant to be representative of the =
> effect of amphetamines on mods.

Actually, this isn't the case according to the VH1 Legends show.  Roger
"messed up"  and stuttered when first singing the song.  Pete liked the
effect and they decided to keep it.

- -K