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Re: Who vs JEB



At 09:39 21-2-02 -0500, Jeff wrote:

>From: Bjorn Ciggaar <ciggaar@warande.net>
>"...I was just comparing that to the JEB shows I've seen in the USA. IMO 
>(and I really mean that) I am starting to like them more then The Who. I 
>am a bigger John Entwistle fan then a Who fan. The Who music doesn't tocuh 
>me as much anymore, and the concerts (especially in the USA) are just too 
>big and expensive."
>
>I think there is some sense to this view.
>The JEB gigs have an intimacy that is completely lacking at Who shows.
>
>It's kind of like the difference between an orgy and great one-on-one 
>action.  I can see the advantages to both.  Neither is a substitute for 
>the other.

I also feel the JEB plays with more real passion the The Who does nowadays. 
Pete Townshend is completely bored. And the band doesn't interact as much 
as they used to. It's more like "here I AM again, I'll just play my part".
The JEB plays more as a group...

Bjorn
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