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Stumbling Blocks & Regrets
Since I still seem to be stuck in that "we're nearing the end of
The Who" frame of mind, I'd like to know other listers' opinions
on a few things regarding The Who's career.
Now, I'll tell you upfront that these questions are going to be of
a negative nature. So no need to remind me that The Who had many
positive things happen in their career. I know that. Perhaps we
can discuss those at a later date. Let's get the ugliness out of
the way first.
Question #1: What was the biggest hindrance or stumbling block in
the career of The Who?
Was it Pete's moodiness? Keith's drinking? Poor management? Un-
reachable goals? Loss of motivation? Money? Drugs? Debauchery?
Fame? Pete's writing?
My pick would be drugs/alcohol. Let's face it - they're responsible
for two original memebers of The Who actually dying. Now, I know
drugs & alcohol don't do damage when they're not being ingested. A
person has to consciously make that decision to drink or do drugs.
And many Rock musicians seem to be able handle both without actual-
ly dying. So maybe it's the *overuse* of drugs & alcohol that's the
problem. Anyway, that's my pick as the biggest hindrance to the
Who's career.
Question #2: What's your personal, biggest regret when it comes to
the history/career of The Who?
Was it missing a particular show or tour? Not getting into them
until a later age? Not buying something rare when you had the chance?
Passing on a chance to meet John? Not seeing them with Moon?
I guess my biggest regret would be not seeing them on the '82 tour.
It wasn't my fault really. I *wanted* to go, I just couldn't get a
ticket. I was just beginning my Who-Freak trip in '82 & had yet to
see a major Rock concert. My older brother & I mailed our SASE for
tickets (remember those days?) before the deadline but weren't success-
ful. My brother eventually got to go to the show via a friend who
had an extra ticket, but I wasn't so lucky.
- SCHRADE in Akron