For all the Keef and Sknynrd Haters

[ShawnMckelvey@cs.com]

From: "Mark R. Leaman" <mleaman@sccoast.net>
Subject: Tattoo Who?

>  Even thought The Stones have made a good number of Classic albums, both of
>  these included, The Who made more and for a longer period. If it's a
>  percentage, the Stones lose big time because up till Between The Buttons
>  the albums were nothing special, and after Goat's Head ditto. Songs here
>  and there, but spotty.
C'mon, 
        Seriously, Mark- You think that Aftermath,  Out of Our Heads, Some 
Girls, and all the other efforts they've made outside of the 5 year glory 
period were "Nothing special?" The Who made more classic albums than the 
Stones?  I'm not here to rag on the Who. I've loved the hell outta the Who 
since I got my first record (Magic Bus and My Generation in a single-non 
gatefold sleeve) in the summer of 79. That's why I'm on this list. However, I 
don't see why you need to shoot down Keef and his boys in order to make your 
point about how great the Who are. As for their other albums being nothing 
special, I disagree. I'm not a moron; I get it that they're not 
earth-shattering albums, but they do have at least a few excellent toons a 
piece, and if you're willing to give them a try, there are some really 
worthwhile moments there. Also, if you add up their "Songs here and there", 
I'd say that's quite a bunch.
        There's something no one can deny about Keef, at least he keeps on 
working (much like that Townshend guy). Did anybody hear Wingless Angels? Not 
many, I'm sure, but its there and its great if you're ever interested.
         Should the Stones just quit and give up? I hate the "I'm getting out 
while I'm on top, Michael Jordan" type philosophy. Humans should keep on 
going until they are detracting from the team, and no way are the Stones at 
that point. Anyone who saw them last spring (15 months ago), has to believe 
that its worthwhile to the overall human struggle, that they keep going. 
Surely, as a fan of TED, you should subscribe to that belief. 
                                    Peace,
                                            Shawn M. McKelvey
 
PS As far as Sknyrd goes, you gotta be kidding around. These guys pumped out 
toon after toon in a short period of time. I've heard them all WAY TOO MUCH 
as well, but I've heard Who's Next equally WAY TOO MUCH. Haven't you? The 
playing is of a scholarly level and the humanity and honesty behind the whole 
Lynyrd concept is monumental. Again, I dig the Allman Bros. a lot; why is 
that a point why Skynyrd sucks? You guys really believe they're on a par with 
Loverboy?!?! Loverboy was one of the worst bands in recorded history (along 
with REO and Styx).