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Re: Five-Man Format
>I gotta think it's only The WHO who are allowing themselves to play as a
>five-piece. I mean, they could've played live as a five-piece in '89 or
>'96. But I kinda think they wanted to perform their big operas in a grand,
>professional style. And they accomplished that. Even though I (and also,
>it seems, a lot of you punters) would have preferred five-piece, raw,
>sloppy, transcendental, ouch-my-ears-hurt, WHO.
I loved it, myself. I have no objections at all to rock operas done in a
grand, professional style. It added a dimension to The Who that was really
surprising and interesting, too. Quirky bunch of guys, that.
>I wouldn't be at all surprised if Daltrey didn't sit Mr. Townshend down &
>say, "Look here, ya big-nosed sod, we're going out as a five-piece this
>time ! Either you say "yes" or it's '64
all over again & you get a 'bunch of fivers' upside your head !!"
Daltrey was responsible for the biggest band yet--the Juilliard orchestra.
But then, he does seem to be enjoying the five-piece. (Is that an
understatement or what?)
keets
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