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Variety Review: 'Pete Townshend: Behind Blue Eyes' Offers Lively but Incomplete Portrait
film1 month ago

Variety Review: 'Pete Townshend: Behind Blue Eyes' Offers Lively but Incomplete Portrait

Variety critic Owen Gleiberman reviews the new documentary 'Pete Townshend: Behind Blue Eyes,' describing it as a lively but scattered portrait of the rock icon. The film, which premiered at the Telluride Film Festival, features extensive archival footage and interviews with Townshend and Roger Daltrey. While it explores Townshend's artistic evolution and personal struggles, the review notes significant omissions regarding key songs, band members, and personal history, leaving the subject feeling only partially understood.

via Variety|
#documentary#film#pete-townshend
Moonlit Kickoff Signals The Who's Final Tour With Keith Moon
music2 months ago

Moonlit Kickoff Signals The Who's Final Tour With Keith Moon

On Aug. 3, 1975, The Who opened a late-summer U.S. tour at the Capitol Center in Landover, Maryland, without a new album, delivering a high-energy show powered by Keith Moon; Townshend wrestled with aging while Daltrey pushed back against public tensions as the band leaned on Tommy and their classic hits, with Moon's ferocious energy and Entwistle's steady bass driving the night—an event many saw as the start of The Who's final tour with Moon, who would die two years later.

via Rolling Stone|
#keith-moon#music#pete-townshend
The Who's Philadelphia Concerts Postponed Without Explanation
entertainment1 year ago

The Who's Philadelphia Concerts Postponed Without Explanation

The Who's Thursday concert in Philadelphia has been postponed due to band members contracting a cold/flu, with plans to reschedule. The band, known for their historic role in the British Invasion, has a long history in Philadelphia and is currently on their North American farewell tour. Ticket holders are advised to wait for rescheduling updates or request refunds if the event is canceled.

via inquirer.com|
#concert-postponement#entertainment#philadelphia
Roger Daltrey Criticizes Zak Starkey's Remarks on Drummer's Exit
music1 year ago

Roger Daltrey Criticizes Zak Starkey's Remarks on Drummer's Exit

Roger Daltrey of The Who responded to Zak Starkey's public remarks about his firing from the band, calling Starkey’s comments a 'character assassination' and describing the incident at the Royal Albert Hall as a misunderstanding caused by sound issues and miscommunication. Daltrey emphasized his and Pete Townshend's roles as the core of the band, criticizing Starkey's reaction as upsetting.

via American Songwriter|
#band-departure#drummer-firing#music
Zak Starkey Reveals Ringo Starr's Criticism of Roger Daltrey and His Band Firing Experiences
music1 year ago

Zak Starkey Reveals Ringo Starr's Criticism of Roger Daltrey and His Band Firing Experiences

Zak Starkey discusses his firing from The Who, revealing Roger Daltrey's strange call suggesting he might be rehired, and clarifies he didn't make a mistake during a recent performance. Despite the controversy, Starkey remains open to rejoining the band, and shares his father's critical opinion of Daltrey's band leadership.

via Ultimate Guitar|
#drummer-controversy#music#ringo-starr
entertainment1 year ago

Zak Starkey Reflects on His Turbulent Tenure with The Who and Career Choices

Zak Starkey, who played drums for The Who for 30 years, experienced a tumultuous few months involving being fired, rehired, and fired again by the band amid internal conflicts and public disputes. Despite the chaos, Starkey remains involved in new projects like the supergroup Mantra of the Cosmos and expresses a willingness to return to The Who if asked, while reflecting on the band's unpredictable and eccentric nature.

via Rolling Stone|
#band-controversy#drummer-firing#entertainment
Zak Starkey Discusses His Turbulent Tenure with The Who and Missed Oasis Opportunity
music1 year ago

Zak Starkey Discusses His Turbulent Tenure with The Who and Missed Oasis Opportunity

Zak Starkey recounts his tumultuous experience with The Who, claiming he was unfairly blamed for onstage errors during a performance, leading to his firing and brief rehiring before ultimately leaving the band again. He criticizes the band's unpredictable and aggressive nature and mentions that Daltrey has suggested a possible return, though Starkey remains cautious.

via Louder|
#band-departure#drummer#music
Legendary Rock Producer Shel Talmy Passes Away at 87
entertainment1 year ago

Legendary Rock Producer Shel Talmy Passes Away at 87

Shel Talmy, the influential music producer known for his work with iconic bands like The Kinks and The Who, has died at 87. Talmy, who began his career in Los Angeles, moved to the UK in the 1960s and produced seminal tracks such as "You Really Got Me" and "My Generation," which helped define the era's rock sound. His innovative production techniques left a lasting impact on the music industry, and he also worked with artists like David Bowie and Manfred Mann. Talmy's legacy is marked by his significant contributions to 1960s pop and rock music.

via The Guardian|
#1960s-rock#entertainment#music-producer
"Reviving 'Tommy': The Broadway Sensation Revisited"
arts-and-entertainment2 years ago

"Reviving 'Tommy': The Broadway Sensation Revisited"

Pete Townshend's 1969 rock opera "Tommy" has returned to Broadway in a new production directed by Des McAnuff, offering a generational howl of anger and anguish at the damage wrought on the boomer generation. The show, with its psychologically oriented story of delayed self-actualization due to childhood trauma, features digital projections and a cast showcasing collective excellence. "Tommy" serves as a cultural reckoning for boomer men and a reminder of the impact of parental and authority figures on vulnerable youth, providing an emancipatory rock banquet and a reminder that dads have improved.

via Chicago Tribune|
#arts-and-entertainment#broadway#generation
"Pete Townshend: From 'Tommy' Broadway Revival to Guitar Smashing Revelation"
music2 years ago

"Pete Townshend: From 'Tommy' Broadway Revival to Guitar Smashing Revelation"

Pete Townshend joined the Broadway cast of The Who's rock opera Tommy on The Tonight Show to perform "Pinball Wizard," "See Me, Feel Me," and "Listening To You." He also discussed the Broadway revival and revealed the original plot of Tommy. Additionally, Townshend shared insights on the album's creation and his recent musical endeavors, including releasing new material and collaborating with Ann-Margret.

via Rolling Stone|
#broadway#music#pete-townshend
Remembering the 1979 Who concert tragedy: 11 lives lost
tragedy2 years ago

Remembering the 1979 Who concert tragedy: 11 lives lost

Eleven people lost their lives in the tragic stampede that occurred during The Who concert at the Riverfront Coliseum in Cincinnati on December 3, 1979. Thousands of fans rushed forward as the doors opened, resulting in chaos and people being trampled. This event led to changes in crowd management and ticketing practices. Today, a memorial marker stands at the site to remember the victims, and their loved ones continue to honor their memory every year.

via WPTZ|
#cincinnati#concert#memorial