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Re: The Who Mailing List Digest V4 #224



The Who Mailing List Digest wrote:
> 
> The Who Mailing List Digest
>  Wednesday, September 3 1997 Volume 04 : Number 224
> 
> In this issue:
> 
>         Re: Roger on Pirates - Bootleg of Quad @ Deer Creek
>         Re: drummers
>         TED and replacing Moon
>         I'm Back, Joe in St. Lucas, and the question about RD feeling used
>         Rog Review Coming!
>         Pete T. Book
>         Re: Roger
>         Re: TED and replacing Moon
>         Earl's Court
> 
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> 
> Date: Tue, 2 Sep 1997 23:33:35 -0500
> From: amck@thenetdr.com (Alan McKendree)
> Subject: Re: Roger on Pirates - Bootleg of Quad @ Deer Creek
> 
> >From: Eric Stanley <otter@expert.cc.purdue.edu>
> >
> >I kick myself for not
> >making a copy of it before hand, but I wasn't expecting anyone to touch it
> >before I got back.
> 
> First, my sincere sympathy on this loss.
> 
> >She does however realize that it may take
> >a little more than just a "I'm sorry" to fix the situation, so she cooks
> >me dinner almost every night and more often than not she makes breakfast
> >too.
> 
> Well, I guess that's OK for you, but when does she pack lunches for all the
> folks you were trading with?
> 
> :-),
> 
> Alan
> 
> "When I'm on stage, it's not like bein' possessed...it's just...*I* *do*
> *my* *job*."                 - Pete Townshend
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Date: Wed, 03 Sep 1997 07:42:48 -0700
> From: Robert LaTerra <rlaterra@mill-max.com>
> Subject: Re: drummers
> 
> DayTriper1@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > In a message dated 97-09-02 11:49:16 EDT, GLoduca@aol.com writes:
> >
> > << I liked Simon the best of the post KM bunch.   >>
> >
> > I would have to say Zak would be my pick. He's as close to Keith as you can
> > get. He had a good teacher ;)
> >
> > -Mike
> 
> While I like Zak better than Simon, as he is much closer in style to
> Keith, I'd like to suggest that you go to see John play with his band
> and check out his drummer, Steve Luongo.  I think he fits the bill
> better than either of them! (Unfortunately, Pete doesn't seem to agree
> with me).
> 
> Rob LaTerra
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Date: Wed, 03 Sep 1997 12:20:19 -0400
> From: "Mark R. Leaman" <mleaman@sccoast.net>
> Subject: TED and replacing Moon
> 
> > So it's not "The Who", it's "TED", huh?
> 
> Gary:
> 
> A name given by fans during the first swing of the QUAD tour. The ads
> were saying Townshend Entwistle Daltrey (not necessarily in that order),
> and it was natural enough to make it TED. For purists I guess it was
> better than calling it The Who.
> 
> > I must admit, I find it hard to believe some of us are still complaining
> > that The Who aren't The Who anymore.
> 
> Me too. After all, it was no longer the original band once Doug Sandom
> left, right? Why is it OK for other bands to get new members...but not
> for The Who? Granted Moon was no ordinary performer to be easily
> replaced, but I feel this is too high a standard to hold. After all, to
> do so means there could never be another TED performance, and as anyone
> who saw the latest tour can attest...they're too good together not to be
> together.
> 
> > He was given the toughest job imaginable (filling in for
> > Moon) and he not only did that, he saved the frigging band in the process.
> 
> As much as I don't like him in the band, I have to agree with you here.
> Pete was bored and disgusted with The Who, and Kenny gave him the chance
> to reinvent the band. Thereby reviving his interest, at least for a few
> years.
> 
> >  Can you imagine how Pete and Roger would
> > have reacted to someone like Carl Palmer in the band?  Don't flame me about
> > Palmer
> 
> I won't, but I do think he would have been the best post-Moon choice. He
> was used to performing in a three instrument band, he was (is) a
> fantastic drummer, and he would have brought an energy to the band which
> Jones did not. It's true that he's very technical. But so was Philips.
> 
> > Can you imagine
> > Phil Collins standing there?  (Pete: "Here's one of Phil's numbers."  Phil:
> > "Thanks, Pete.  I call this one Su-Su-Sudio!")
> 
> Collins would have been a very poor choice, and one reason is what
> you've cited here. It would have happened, and perhaps turned The Who
> into a Pop band (shudder).
> 
> - --
> 
>             Cheers                ML
> 
>  "There's a million ways to laugh/And every one's a path..."
> 
>             Pete Townshend
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Date: Wed, 03 Sep 1997 13:15:31 -0400
> From: jennifer fox <jfox@mail.slc.edu>
> Subject: I'm Back, Joe in St. Lucas, and the question about RD feeling used
> 
> Hi Everyone,
>      I've just recently gotten back to school and am back on the list.
> Actually, I never really went off of it.  You see, I made the mistake of
> assuming that over the summer my school would shut down the computers.
> Well, I assumed wrong.  Thus, when I went back to resume my e-mailing, I
> discovered I had waiting for me over two hundred messages!  I almost died.
> I was so embaressed!  I had to get one of the workers in the computer lab
> to help me straighten up my entire account.  Luckily, the person who helped
> me was really nice and didn't make me feel worse than I already did.
> Needless to say, I didn't get around to reading all of those listings.  (I
> know your laughing at me again Kathleen!!:) )
>      Anyway, this Christmas my dad will be getting a home computer so I can
> remain apart of the list even in the summers. (He has an elaborate laptop
> which he guards for himself.
>      I know this seems old now, but weren't the Quad shows this summer
> fantastic.  I saw them at the PNC Bank Arts Center and they were great.  I
> was in the fifteenth row, center isle.  KAthleen can verify that they were
> great.  And, while I was looking through my binoculars for a really good
> look at Pete, he looked directly at me, flashed me the greatest smile, and
> nodded his head in acknowledgment!  I almost died.  My mom and I kept
> nagging each other for the binoculars after that!
>      Anyhow, it was the best night of my life and both my mom and I
> retained a buzz for a week after.
>      Now for Joe's question:  Yes, this episode of the Who on the Smothers
> Brothers is on tape, along with an abundance of other Who footage, in the
> film "The KIds Are Alright."  I'm surprised you've never seenit before.  I
> remans one of my favorite films of them.
>       In regards to Roger feeling used, I find that hard to believe.  If
> anyone does their reading, they'd know that up until the time of "Tommy,"
> Roger had started to feel a bit left out and out shun by Pete and Keith.  I
> really think he revelled in the attention.  And as far as Pete's being
> jealous, he really needn't be, for I now plenty of girls, including myself,
> who are captivated by him, and not Roger's exposed chest (not that there's
> anything wrong with his chest).  I just dig Pete, what can I say? He's just
> so cerebral and cool.
>      Before I go, would have to again say that this summer was the best one
> I ever had. NOt only did I find three great Who posters while visisting
> family in Chicago, but I got to see the Who live, and gazed right into the
> eyes of Pete Townshend-incredible!
>      Just out of curiosity, I'd like to know how many of you think the Who
> is going to tour again.  IF they do, and I really hope they do, I'm going
> to go to as many shows as possible (I should have listened to you
> Kathleen).  I know that at the end of their last show in Florida Pete
> implied that there would be a future tour, but you never can be too sure
> with Pete.  He's apt to change his mind.  LEt's keep our fingers crossed.
> (Sorry about taking up so much room of the list, but it has been about
> three and a half months).
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Jennifer
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Date: Wed, 3 Sep 1997 10:28:50 -0700 (PDT)
> From: thesonics@earthlink.net (Jay Siekierski)
> Subject: Rog Review Coming!
> 
> A review (a good one) is coming on Rog's new Best Of CD on Rhino by me. It
> will be on my site this week. And keep those guest book entries coming in!
> Rhino/MCA & KING BISCUT are viewing the GB!
> Peace
> LONG LIVE ROCK UNDER A RAGING MOON!
> J 5:15
> 
> The Sonics Music Site. Published & Edited By Jay Siekierski Bark In The
> Octave Http://www.earthlink.net/~thesonics/
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Date: Wed, 03 Sep 1997 08:21:42 -0600
> From: Scott Beaufort <SCOTTB@MICROMOTION.COM>
> Subject: Pete T. Book
> 
> As I drove to work this morning, one of the local radio stations annouced
> that several rock musicians would be publishing books in the near future.
> The first person they mentioned was Pete and they expected his
> memiors to be released sometime next year.  Should be interesting to
> read should it finally arrive.  I have several interviews recorded over the
> past 15 years were Pete has said that he would write a history of the
> Who so that the journalist couldn't screw it up in some fashion.  So, it
> sounds like he is finally getting around to it.
> 
> I also received the following message several weeks ago:
> 
>    Thanks to all who made this past Who tour one that I will never forget.
>    See you all again when Quad hits Broadway!
> 
>           DickWeiner@aol.com
> 
> Any ideas on who this person is and why he is sending this message
> out.  I have tried to send an email to Mr. Weiner to try and get some
> additonal information but the message was returned as undeliverable.
> 
> Scott
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Date: Wed, 3 Sep 1997 16:05:57 -0400 (EDT)
> From: DayTriper1@aol.com
> Subject: Re: Roger
> 
> In a message dated 97-09-03 01:33:39 EDT, GLoduca@aol.com writes:
> 
> << I don't
>  recall Roger ever writing any songs for the group. >>
> 
> He cowrote A,A,A; if that counts for anything.
> 
> << Maybe PT makes more money because of writing royalties.  >>
> 
> Yes, he does. Review one of the interview segments on TKAA with Russell Harty
> in which Pete declares that he has made enough money to retire becuase, as
> writer, he makes extra money.
> 
> << PT has admitted to being jealous of RD in the past. >>
> 
> One of my favorite Pete quotes, about joining the Detours: "It was the
> greatest day of my life. I despised him ever since." Classic Townshend :)
> 
> - -Mike
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Date: Wed, 3 Sep 1997 19:03:21 -0400
> From: briancady@juno.com (Brian S Cady)
> Subject: Re: TED and replacing Moon
> 
> Mark R. Leaman writes:
> >After all, it was no longer the original band once Doug Sandom
> >left, right?
> 
> I thought The Who stopped being any good when Colin Dawson left.  And
> when is Pete going to forget about the electric guitar and go back to
> banjo?
> 
>                                      -Brian in Atlanta
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Date: Wed, 3 Sep 1997 16:49:35 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Mark <m.butt@netcom.co.uk>
> Subject: Earl's Court
> 
> I have seen both December 1996 Earl's Court shows offered on CD. I was at
> Friday 6th but would always go for sound quality. Anyone any thoughts on the
> relative merits of these boots, please ?
> 
> Also I heard a rumour of a return to the UK after the current US tour.
> Anyone have any more information ?
> 
> Thanks,
> Mark
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
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