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Hello again
Hello everybody, this is Hart, back in cyberspace again.
My two cents on the current topics:
First of all, you all need to not get so mad at each other.
Even if the other person is being completely stupid, you
will accomplish nothing by being upset about each other's
opinions. The fact that you are defensive does not support
the point you are trying to articulate. I don't know what
led up to the hostility, but from the perspective of
someone who just stumbled upon this, it looks needlessly
personal. We're all Who fans here, right? We're all
beautiful people who are brought together by our
appreciation of a great band, so love each other. Respect
your fellow Who-fan, even if you think he/she/it is being
stupid, ignorant, or wrong.
Dylan and the Beatles broke new ground, yes. The Who were
among bands and musicians that followed in the footsteps
of these two greats in some ways and others. In all
fairness, the Who broke a lot of new ground. Many people
have not followed the Who's ground-breaking achievements
because they are not capable of doing so. Townshend's creativity, both
musically and lyrically are unique powers
that have qualities unique in the world of rock. In
Townshend's rock operas, rock musicals, and other extended
works, Townshend displays clarity, musicianship, and
meaning that are virtually unparalleled in the world of
music as a whole, let alone the rock arena. Entwistle and
Moon brought furocious energy and virtuosity to the
sport of rock that can never be recaptured. Daltrey's
skill as a showman and program manager also give the Who
a depth and presence that cannot be mimicked.
BTW, I don't think its fair to use Townshend's devotion
to Meher Baba as an example of later rock artists
following that Beatles. Anyone who has read the literature
that comes with the <italic><underline>Who Came
First</underline></italic> album knows that
Pete was genuinely moved by Meher Baba, not just following
some lead put out there by the Beatles.
A new album for the sake of making great music would be
great, but a new album for the sake of a new album would
be no album at all (figuritively speaking, that is). That
was one of the big problems with the 80's, too many groups
deciding that it was time to make a new album without
really having an artistic motivation behind the endeavor.
Sorry 6.5' guy, if I buy a ticket to see a show, I do
indeed have a legal right to see the show. If everyone
stands, that's great. But other times are not appropriate.
Fortunately, I have never had that problem. One big
problem I've had seeing The Who are these pricks who yell
"WOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!" in the middle of the song each and
every time they hear something they recognize. Nothing
short of an elbow in the ribs shuts these idiots up, and
that doesn't even work for long if they're too drunk. The
exhuberance is great, but when the "WOO!!!" is louder than
the music, that's very uncool.
The Lakewood Who show was the best concert I've ever seen
in my entire life. If it hasn't been done to death
already, would anyone like to start a lively banter about
it with me?
I'm glad to be back on-line with you all again. You're all
wonderful. I love you all.
- -Hart Deer