Re: The Who Mailing List Digest V8 #240

[Oshangrl@aol.com]

In a message dated 9/9/01 11:56:11 AM, TheWho-Digest-Owner@igtc.com writes:

<<  and to somehow downgrade the Who because their live act was 
a huge part of their identity is ridiculous.  >>

Once and for all, I WAS NOT DOWNGRADING THE WHO!!   I was just saying that 
The Who needed a show to get famous.  You basically repeated what I said.  If 
The Who would have been discovered first then The Beatles would have needed a 
gimmick.  They were not better than The Beatles though.  The Beatles could do 
play loud and hard..listen to Helter Skelter, Yer Blues, Revolution, Twist 
and Shout, Sgt. Peppers..and  on and on.  But they could  also  play  
wonderful love songs and ballads!  The Beatles were better musicians with  
the exception of John  Entwistle.  Paul is a great bass player, but I'll give 
John a slight edge.   Pete got better at playing lead after the 60's.  George 
was better than  him in the 60's.  The Beatles had better vocals and 
harmonies.  
What in the world does the roof top  scene have to do with  anything?  The 
Beatles couldn't perform anywhere without getting  crushed to death so  they 
decided to perform  on the roof.  It was awesome!   The Beatles are great and 
The Who are next in line.  IMO,that is a huge  compliment for The Who, not a 
put down.
Deni
The END... I don't have anymore time to invest to  try  and  make these 
youngin's see the light.  :)