FW: It's good to be back...

["Sigel, James, Civ, LGCW" <James.Sigel@usafa.af.mil>]

> It's been a while Wholigans,
> 
> After nearly a three month hiatus, I've finally returned and may I say,
> it's good to be back.
> 
> Just got to see our boys in Denver last Thursday night and I gotta say -
> there's nothing like going to see the Who.  This was the seventh time I've
> been lucky enough to see them, and for only the second time, Pete was on
> fire.  He really looked like he was having a great time playing electric
> again.  We were treated to multiple windmills and even a few leaps.  And
> he let loose with a few explosive solos that were worth the price of
> admission alone.
> 
> Mr. Ox was in his usual tip-top shape and his solo during "5:15" was the
> best I've ever seen him do.  He actually moved a little bit during it and
> I got dizzy watching his fumble fingers!!!  My only complaint from the
> Entwistle side of the stage, is the sound mixer had the bass turned down
> way too low.
> 
> Zak S was okay - that's all I can say about him.  Steady and powerful, but
> not very creative.  During a couple of Pete's solos, you could see that he
> was trying to play off of the drums, just like the old days, but Zak
> didn't respond.  That was the time where I missed Moon most.
> 
> As for Mr. Daltrey, I don't know where he was.  His voice was okay, and he
> didn't seem disconnected, but he didn't seem connected either.  Kind of
> going through the motions?  Very unusual for RD.  I've heard a few
> criticisms of his enthusiasm during this tour, and now, seeing is
> believing.  What's up with Rog?
> 
> All in all, it was only the second time I got to see them electric and I
> loved it.  They rocked harder than most bands half their age despite the
> low sound.  I was kind of suprised that they weren't louder, but I'll
> never complain when I can see Pete rip through an improvised solo with
> genuine enthusiasm.  And that's it for me Kids, it's good to be back and
> I'm looking foreward to catching up on some of your posts.  Until next
> time...
> 
> Jim in Colorado Springs
> (the Artist Formerly Known as "Jim in Chicago")
> 
> "...I'm Keith Moon; what's your excuse?"