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Re: Stumbling Blocks & Regrets



>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.
>
Fine by me - lets hope we can see all the sides to an issue without going
ballistc

>Question #1:  What was the biggest hindrance or stumbling block in
>the career of The Who?

Marketing
>
>Was it Pete's moodiness?  Keith's drinking?  Poor management?  Un-
>reachable goals?  Loss of motivation?  Money?  Drugs?  Debauchery?
>Fame?  Pete's writing?

No wait, Pete's substance abuse - how it effected his writing, his ideas,
his playing, his attitude....
(also contributed some good to I suspect...)
>
>>Question #2:  What's your personal, biggest regret when it comes to
>the history/career of The Who?
>
Not seeing them in Ottawa? Not flying to TO to see them on the 28th?
Not following the tour in 2000? No releases since Its Hard?
Not nearly enough official live releases...But my biggest regret is the
whole age thing - as they age, so do I. We were fooled again.