Other highlights from the set list included “I Can See for Miles,” “My Generation,” “Behind Blue Eyes,” “Bargain,” “You Better You Bet” and “Join Together,” which became the favorite crowd sing-a-long, with Daltrey holding the microphone out to the audience. Townshend had the funniest line of the night talking about Zak, noting that as Ringo’s son, he “had Keith Moon for a baby-sitter, and he still turned out perfectly normal!” The drummer with the task of sounding like Moon was Zak Starkey, the son of Richard Starkey, who is better known as Ringo Starr.
Portions of “Tommy” appropriately followed with “Amazing Journey,” “Sparks,” “Pinball Wizard” and “See Me, Feel Me.” “At least I’m here,” Townshend said after the song.Ī tribute to the band’s late drummer Keith Moon often took center stage, with Daltrey and Townshend saying he was “the greatest drummer in the world.”
'This tournament is for her': Andy Simpson Doubles Tourney back to full. Townshend also sang a poignant acoustic version of “I’m One,” written by Townshend, from The Who’s rock opera “Quadrophenia.” The festive feeling bounced right back when The Who followed immediately with “Eminence Front,” written and sung by Townshend, which had the crowd on its feet at the first few notes. Daltrey’s overall vocal delivery was stunning. “Love Reign O’er Me” included visuals of Queen Elizabeth, Margaret Thatcher, war in Afghanistan, outtakes of 9/11 news clips and images of candlelight vigils in Paris after last year’s terrorist attacks. The Who opened with “Who Are You” followed by “The Seeker.”Īs The Who’s legendary pair warmed up, they opened up on stage dancing, smiling and laughing, still having a good time on the stage after 50 years in the music business, which they refer to as a willing service to their fans. He went on to say on a light note that he thinks everyone came out of it well, even though they divorced, and that he is grateful for his daughter. The Who played a great variety of songs from throughout their career, and the whole show was very entertaining, with a few personal anecdotes here and there.īefore the third song, “The Kids are Alright,” Daltrey revealed it was about his first marriage in which he “did what you do back then” and proposed because his girlfriend was pregnant. Daltrey also included playing harmonica and tambourine as he’s done since the beginning of his career. Jill Moon | The Telegraph Photos by Jill Moon | The Telegraph Show More Show Lessĭaltrey threw the microphone around, twirling it like a lasso, and of course lead guitarist/vocalist Pete Townshend did his patented windmill guitar chord-bashing. Lead guitarist/vocalist Pete Townshend is shown in the background. Lead singer Roger Daltrey, foreground, said he would love to be able to continue, but doctor’s orders prevented him from doing so. The crowd kindly accepted the fact that the band would leave the stage without an encore. There were no signs of trouble Saturday night as Daltrey gave an outstanding performance and still hit the thrilling high notes on “Love Reign O’er Me” and “Won’t Get Fooled Again.” Jill Moon | The Telegraph Photos by Jill Moon | The Telegraph Show More Show Less 2 of11 The nearly sold-old Scottrade Center arena pulsed with energy Saturday night from the beginning of The Who Hits 50! through the last song. Lead singer Roger Daltrey, pictured, previously had vocal cord issues that caused postponement of two previous St.
Louis show with “Who Are You” followed by “The Seeker” and "The Kids are Alright" Saturday night for The Who Hits 50! North American Tour’s rescheduled date at Scottrade Center.
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