Relating U2 & Police & Limp Biz to The Who

["Kevin O'Neal" <kevinandt@xxxxxxxxx>]

>From: Oust_the_pretender <bushchoked
>Subject: Relating U2 & Police & Limp Biz to The Who
>
>I didn't become aware of U2 until Live Aid, or about then.
>
>Not watching MTV, that's for sure.

You're right there.  My parents still don't have cable.

>The Edge is, like Pete, primarily a rhythm guitarist. Driving and powerful.
Makes sense, coming from Punk which was DEFINITELY influenced mostly by The
>Who.

Yealp.

>what's going on, is subtle, but it has a different sound.

Well, yeah, I never said he was a clone. I thought you were wondering if he
was a Townshend fan.

I was.  Just making sure I was reading the situation correctly.  As usual, I
was.  ;-)

>I definitely agree with you on that! Ditto on Baba and Pinball Wizard. Too
much of anything...

Baba?  Really?
Something about the intro synth. part that gets me every time.
It's like Who Religion.  It *is* The Who.

Kevin in VT