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Re: The Who Mailing List Digest V5 #167
I have seen both Roger Sings Townshend, Entwistle, The Who Perform
Quadrophenia and British Rock Symphony, and I would say that they rank in
this order:
Quadrophenia
Daltrey Sings townshend
Entwistle
BRS
But the top three were all very close; they all three rocked!!!
Any one who can see John- he was great!!! His shows have the energy of Live
At Leeds!!!
BRS was good, I am glad I went, and I would recommend it to others. But you
are basically paying for the last four Who numbers Roger does; those were
good. The rest of the show was OK; but if Roger was not there, I would not
have even considered going, and it would not have been memorable.
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From: The Who Mailing List Digest <TheWho-Digest-Owner@igtc.com>
To: TheWho-Digest@igtc.com
Subject: The Who Mailing List Digest V5 #167
Date: Friday, July 10, 1998 12:53 PM
The Who Mailing List Digest
Friday, July 10 1998 Volume 05 : Number 167
In this issue:
Re: Keith Moon, the actor?
Re: More Howard
Page/Plant, no Who, no Howard
Re: The Who Mailing List Digest V5 #166
quote
Re: The Who Mailing List Digest V5 #165
roger in l.a.
Howard Stern (again)
Re: Keith Moon, the actor?
Two very different Chicago shows in one week's time
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Date: Thu, 09 Jul 1998 12:27:40 -0800
From: bettysdad@delphi.com (Michael Davidson)
Subject: Re: Keith Moon, the actor?
I was recently looking something up in Leonard Maltin's Video and Tape
guide when I came across the listing for Frank Zappa's 1971 movie "200
Motels". Right there in the list of actors is Keith Moon. I've necer seen
the movie, and wonder if anyone else has, and if so what does Keith do in
the film?
Thanks.
Mike Davidson
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Date: Thu, 9 Jul 1998 15:52:47, -0500
From: THRH79B@prodigy.com ( K D GILES)
Subject: Re: More Howard
Mark Leaman wrote, in response to my earlier post:
>> I think that Howard Stern is at best a loathsome and unfunny moron,
>I don't know...this doesn't sound like the sort of enlightened
attitude
>I'd expect from a Who fan.
<blink blink>
You expect enlightened attitudes from Who fans?
Nothing against Who fans of course, what with me being one myself and
all. Some of my best friends, yadda yadda yadda. But some of the
most thoroughly unpleasant people I've ever encountered were also Who
fans, which just goes to show that excellent taste in music doesn't
make you a good person.
Oh, and I stand by all my comments about Howard Stern. I have never
found him the slightest bit amusing, and since it is his job to be
amusing I consider him a complete waste. This is my opinion, and I
am entitled to it. You are welcome to disagree, but don't accuse me
of being unenlightened just because I don't share your views.
- -Yellow "1,000 Watt" Ledbetter
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Date: Thu, 9 Jul 1998 16:07:57 EDT
From: "Frank S. Corotto" <fcorotto@nugget.ngc.peachnet.edu>
Subject: Page/Plant, no Who, no Howard
In response to anothers post, I saw Page and Plant in Atlanta in late
June. Please don't flame me but it was the best concert I ever
attended. The only reason the Who don't earn that honor is that the
first two times I saw them I was miles away in a huge stadium and
when I saw them up close and personal last summer I had seen them
before. Don't get me wrong. The Who concerts were phenomenal.
It is just that I had never seen Page and Plant together and I when I
did I was up close. And the show was jaw-dropping incredible.
Everyone on the LZ list agrees that Page is
playing incredibly well (tight, not sloppy, and inventive)
and Robert sounds great - every night.
Please don't flame me I'm very sensitive!
Frank
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Date: Thu, 9 Jul 1998 17:24:41 EDT
From: WanChef@aol.com
Subject: Re: The Who Mailing List Digest V5 #166
JUST A REMINDER>>>>>>><<>>>>>>>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<>>>>><<<><><><>
Roger is live in Central Park tommorrow - Fri - on Good Morning America!
WAY COOL!! See ya Aug 8th at
Konati!
Wanchef
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Date: Thu, 9 Jul 1998 18:48:42 -0400
From: "The Espy Family" <cespy@peachnet.campus.mci.net>
Subject: quote
Hello all,
Here's the thing - how do you all feel about me placing a quote or two from
Pete by the dedication of a novel I am writing?
Thought this would be as good a place as any to ask -
Christy
p.s. whoever wrote that if you don't like Stern you should ignore him is
RIGHT ON. The guy seems to thrive on people who get upset by his antics.
The two times I've listened to him he left me thinking he's a major creep,
which is my opinion which I'm entitled to - but the best way for me to deal
with it is to JUST IGNORE HIM. We've all got too many other, worthy things
to spend our energy on, right?
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Date: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 00:30:30 EDT
From: Quanopin@aol.com
Subject: Re: The Who Mailing List Digest V5 #165
Jim,
The "I know what it is like to be a woman, because I am a woman and I won't
be
classified as just a man" quote comes from Rock Lives by Timothy White. It
is
a very well written book which profiles many of rock's most important
personalities.
Mike
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Date: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 02:32:12 -0400
From: F A Malisos <AMalisos@compuserve.com>
Subject: roger in l.a.
Hey all,
I just got my tickets to see Roger in Los Angeles. If anyone else is
going, let me know.
~samantha
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Date: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 06:28:41 -0400
From: Marc/Carolyn Hurwitz <MHurwitz@compuserve.com>
Subject: Howard Stern (again)
Keith,
Re your comments on Howard Stern:
>"You say she's a virgin
Well I'm gonna be the first in.
Her fellah's gonna kill me
Oh, fucking will he!" (Now that's kinda offensive, but I don't hear anyone
complaining)<
You have now. I have *never* liked those lines, and in fact, used them
(and the following line, "Who is it? I'll rape it") as part of a report on
"Sexism
In Rock Music" that I cowrote with two friends back in 1984. (Don't think
there were any other Who lyrics....)
I will say in Pete's defense, however, that those lines were sung by
Jimmy, a CHARACTER, with a personality distinct from Townshend's.
I don't believe that Pete actually feels that way about women...quite
the opposite, if anything! If the Who's music all tended to support
the POV of "Dr. Jimmy/Mr. Jim", then I wouldn't be a fan.
And re Mr. Stern: I think he's an asshole, and I wouldn't listen to him
(or Rush Limbaugh) if I were paid. But he has a right to broadcast
within the F.C.C. rules.
- --Carolyn
"When a man is a man, he doesn't act to a plan"--P.T.
"In case I don't see you...good afternoon, good evening, and good
night."--T.B.
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Date: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 09:38:52 -0700 (PDT)
From: Carrie Mitchell <mitchecp@whitman.edu>
Subject: Re: Keith Moon, the actor?
> I was recently looking something up in Leonard Maltin's Video and Tape
> guide when I came across the listing for Frank Zappa's 1971 movie "200
> Motels". Right there in the list of actors is Keith Moon. I've necer seen
> the movie, and wonder if anyone else has, and if so what does Keith do in
> the film?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Mike Davidson
>
I've not seen it either, but I remeber reading somewhere that Moonie
plays a nun, and (if I am remebering this right--please someone correct me
if I'm not!) Zappa himself at one point. I think he may have played a few
other characters, but I'm not positive.
--Carrie
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Date: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 13:08:32 -0500
From: Cheryl Posner-Weber <otter@execpc.com>
Subject: Two very different Chicago shows in one week's time
I'll keep my comments brief, as other people have posted much more
extensive reviews of JAE's tour with his own band and RD's tour with the
British Rock Symphony. Although Roger's voice and stage presence are as
astonishing as ever, I'd have to vote for John's show as being the most
soul-stirring (and not just because I was photographed in his arms
afterwards!). JAE's show had the advantage of showcasing his own music
with the backup efforts of a small, energetic rock band. RD's show
included Who numbers, as well as a variety of other FM rock classics,
with a large backing orchestra, vocal ensemble, and soloists. Although
I applaud Roger's efforts to bring his amazing musical talent to a much
broader audience, there were times during the show when I wondered
whether I was watching a tribute or a parody (the effect of a few too
many Beatles medleys, I think). Now, I am NOT trashing Roger's work
with the BRS! I fully admit that, as a long-time Who fan, I enjoy
performances that most closely resemble Who concerts. I am certainly
biased in favor of shows that approach the energy and intensity that
characterize a genuine Who set. From that perspective, the Ox
completely conquered me. But, nonetheless, Roger was incredible as
well: I defy anyone to hear him wailing, "Ooooh, I need somebody to
love!" without having a near-fatal goosebump attack. My advice? Go see
shows from both tours, support the musicians, and decide for yourself
which approach you prefer!
(Thanks to Pam and Rich for transportation, as they know that driving in
the Chicago area terrifies me. It was also great to see many familiar
faces, as well as meet new ones such as those belonging to Keri, Janet,
and Deb! If I've forgotten to mention anyone, please forgive me.)
- --Cheryl, sleep-deprived but happy
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