Re: pete jokes: my views

["Helen" <elbo@xxxxxxxxx>]

do the Who HAVE TO go on?

----- Original Message -----
From: "L. Bird" <pkeets@hotmail.com>
To: <thewho@igtc.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2003 5:20 PM
Subject: Re: pete jokes: my views


> >But it's also very human to be wary of cult-like behavior.  Hence, your
> >dad's combativeness.  We have to understand where people like your dad
> >are coming from.  And ultimately we have to face the fact that it's not
> >the fault of people like your dad that we're in this situation.  It's
> >Pete's.
>
> And also whoever leaked the fact his name was on "the list," and the
> tabloids and other media that spread the smear around before checking up
on
> the man.  There seems to be an injustice there, which is where we got
> involved.
>
> If this had been handled privately between Pete and the police, then we
> might never have heard of the problem and gone merrily on our way.  Once
the
> papers got the story, though, it became a public opinion battle.
> Unfortunately, people like Anna's dad might never believe in Pete's
> innocence, even after he's cleared.  This makes me wonder a little why
some
> people are so willing to believe the accusations.
>
> For one thing, there may still be a remnant of revolution about Rock 'n'
> Roll so that some people are happy to see the greats discredited.  And for
> another thing, The Who still have an attitude that annoys people.  Also, I
> think The Who are a symbol and regardless of the personal failings of the
> band members, this will continue.  Like Roger says, The Who will go on.
>
>
> keets
>
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