Classic Performances of The Who vol 1

[Slipkid299@xxxxxxx]

I would like to cheer hooray for Stewart Hellman,  for at last getting a 
review of this seriously overlooked Photographic book.  This months Record 
Collector has a review of the publication by our very own Ed Hanel,  here is 
the transcript of the review.  Enough to say I hope some of you do pursue 
this book:-

Photographer Stewart Hellman was smart enough to show up for the Whos 7/7/70 
Tanglewood Concert, and successfully apply for a photographers pass.  He has 
now published the results in a private edition.

Obviously a labour of love,  Classic Performances is a picture book that fits 
in the category 'for completists only'.  Tanglewood however has passed into 
Who lore as a legendary show  (please note this comment Rich!) which makes 
any images of the event interesting to hardcore fans.  Even if too many shots 
are ;not quite in focus, this adds to the charm of a fans love for the 
greatest rock and roll band in the world-after all, many rock images of the 
era were clouded for one chemical reason or another.

As with Ollie Lundens 1995 collection the Who in Sweden, the enthusiast can 
overlook the shortcomings, and enjoy the vicarious thrill of pictures that 
evoke the thought of "wish I was there".  Always visually exciting, the 
primal essence of the Whos stage act was the most diffucult to capture on 
film.  Kudos to Hellman who fared no better or worse than many other 
photographers, for his willingness to share his efforts.

                                                                              
          Ed Hanel

Of course Rich the review did not contain the little snippet including the 
nod to you,  I guess you know what this is relating to ;-)

Well done Stew wherever you are, I am so happy that at last you have gained 
some recognition for your work,  I sincerely hope it helps to recoup much of 
your losses both financial and otherwise.


cheers
Andrew Rees

"As you can see, an encore is impossible.
  We have drums everywhere. As they go to the dressing room, 
   please say an incredible thank you to The Who."
                                                   Compare Jeff Dexter The 
Oval 18/9/71