Re: Roger in The Blender

["Buck House" <whocasa@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Kevin O:  "Can someone please post the actual article to the list (or to me 
privately)?
Paleeeaaaaase?"

You're not missing much.  This is nearly identical to an interview that was 
posted a few weeks ago from a different publication.  But, since I know we 
are trying to Capture and Own, I will indulge.

Buck

Talking About Their Generation


The Who
Where: Hard Rock Hotel
When: June 28
Cost: $155.50, $305.50, $355.50
Information: (702) 693-5066

Who else? The Who, of course

By Molly Brown

If its good enough for the Stones.... Well, Mick, Keith and Co. arent the 
only ones who can jump around and masquerade in their 50s, and well into 
their 60s. British rock superstars, The Who, announced their summer jaunt 
long before the Rolling Stones made their fall concert tour plans common 
knowledge.

While rock purists and some critics may dismiss these older, gentler 
versions of their breakthrough rock n roll roots of the 60s, there are 
still many good reasons to go see a veteran rock group. For one, it gives 
younger audience members a chance to see a piece of rock history in action. 
And while everyone is crying out for the next Nirvana to blow the current 
state of music away, its refreshingyes, refreshingto see genuine, 
groundbreaking rock bands perform the songs that changed a generation. The 
Who have always played third fiddle to the Beatles and the Stones, but that 
doesnt mean they didnt have their day. Or their proper influences on the 
medium we love called rock n roll music.

Oh, and it also gives original fans a chance to relive some of their 
favorite memories as well.

Were doing it for two reasons, said singer Roger Daltrey in a recent 
Blender magazine interview. One, at our age, if we stop, it really will 
stop. Two, were going into the studio in September and October to make 
another album. They dont make albums anymore, do they?

But albums arent the only things on Daltreys mind. Hes also in the 
planning stages of a movie about former Who drummer Keith Moon. And hes 
already talked to comedian Mike Myers and the UKs cheekiest singer, Robbie 
Williams, to possibly star as the rambunctious Moon.

So, yes, the rock band that hasnt really made an original album for years, 
and is blasted frequently for its aged reunion tours, is having a bit of 
resurgence. The group has already been introducing itself to younger 
audiences by appearing on shows like The Simpsons. Most recently, Daltrey 
made a guest appearance on That 70s Show as a tyrannical music 
instructor, to celebrate the series 100th episode. Their new tour will 
travel to several smaller venues, like their appearance at the Hard Rocks 
Joint, when the band could easily still fill football stadiums. Its a move 
that is more personal, more energetic and decidedly more of a real rock n 
roll attitude.

According to Daltrey, who also said in Blender there are still plenty of 
reasons to see The Who: Were hoping to play at least two new songs. Also, 
theres material we havent played live in a long time.

If audiences are still jonesing for Who songs they havent heard in a long 
timeor maybe neverMCA Records will release The Whos Ultimate Collection 
on June 11. The two-disc set will include all the hits and classics from 
the60s to the 80s, plus a few rare, previously unreleased songs.

Count on The Who being in top form when they open the tour in Las Vegas.

Ive managed to stay fit, but Im sagging gracefully, said Daltrey in 
Blender. A month before a tour, I sing Who songs for two and half hours a 
night, five nights a week, because I know what it takes. And I ride my bike. 
Luckily, I havent turned into a tub of lard. I havent an ounce of fat on 
me.


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