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| From | "Rob Toomey" <rob@splitsville.com> |
| Subject | Re: Loud criticism of The Who? |
| Date | Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:39:54 -0700 |
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>>Although I was young, it kills me that I never saw The Beatles, Elvis or
>>Sinatra. And I had opportunities.
Like everyone else, I had about 100 chances to see the Ramones, many times
with Dee Dee, and I blew them off. "I'll see 'em the next time."
This also includes the time they played on my college campus. Decided
instead to drink screwdrivers with cheap vodka and work some Long Island
tail.
Poor decision. Didn't see the Ramones, and I didn't get any tail, either.
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From: audities-owner@smoe.org [mailto:audities-owner@smoe.org] On Behalf Of
Marty Rudnick
Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2010 10:37 AM
To: audities@smoe.org
Subject: Re: Loud criticism of The Who?
I think we need to take it into perspective. Our childhood gods are aging,
and beginning to falter. It kills me to hear Daltry or McCartney strain for
the high note....but I'm grateful that they're still out there, giving back
to the fans.
Between....say....1993 and 2003 (not sure), I went to Reno or Tahoe at least
once a year to see The Everly Brothers. They appear to have now retired
for good, and I am so glad that I made the effort.
Although I was young, it kills me that I never saw The Beatles, Elvis or
Sinatra. And I had opportunities.
Enjoy them while you can...
Marty
-----Original Message-----
From: audities-owner@smoe.org [mailto:audities-owner@smoe.org] On Behalf Of
Michael Myers
Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2010 8:07 AM
To: audities@smoe.org
Subject: Loud criticism of The Who?
I have to admit I'm confused by much of the attitude regarding The Who, and
their continued approach as performers. I don't think that other veterans
get as much gruff as they do, so I'm truly interested to hear opinions as to
what sets them apart. Why does the listening audience become so cynical and
vocal about them, as opposed to other acts like the Rolling Stones, Pretty
Things, NRBQ, Buddy Guy, BB King, Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan etc etc.... I
know some of these other folks draw some negative criticism as well, but it
just seems that The Who are the subject of more debate than these other
folks.... I'm going to see some other true veterans (Neville Brothers and
Dr. John) tomorrow night and I know they'll put on an excellent, heartfelt
show much as the dozens of other times I've seen them...
Is it because The Who made a name for themselves as young rebels? Is it
literally because of one line in one song (My Generation)? I truly don't
get it.......
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From: Jeff Shelton <AssociationWorks@comcast.net>
To: audities@smoe.org
Sent: Wed, February 10, 2010 10:37:33 PM
Subject: Re: Lefsetz On The Who?
I sort of hoped they'd die before they got old, personally.
At least the game was entertaining.
-Jeff
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