The Who announce farewell tour in USA & Canada

[Tom McAndrew]

only time will tell if it truly is their final tour in the USA/Canada.

I've always been a fan of The Who, and am tempted to see them one last time.

The Who Announce The Song Is Over North American Farewell Tour

Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey are revving up the Who one last time for a tour they're naming after their 1971 deep cut "The Song Is Over."

www.rollingstone.com

 

[JohnJumba]

Huh?

 

[BobPSU92]

I won’t get fooled again.

 

[Ludd]

Can they implement a mandatory retirement age for rock and roll bands, please?

 

[Tgar]

The WHO have been running final tours for the better part of 42 years. Love this band, have seen them numerous times going back to 79 ( Igloo, preceded by the GD at the Warner, that weekend is a story in debauchery
itself ) and quite frankly, they have never disappointed.

Wish they were even remotely close to Pittsburgh and they fit in Tgar’s schedule.

Go and Rock out if you have the chance. Daltrey is probably in better shape than just about anyone here on the board other than @Tom McAndrew

 

[kgilbert78]

I've seen them twice in recent years, and they were quite good. Last time was The Who at 50 tour.

 

[Catch1lion]

Meet the new boss. The same as the old boss.

 

[Reno Hightower]

Can they implement a mandatory retirement age for rock and roll bands, please?

Sure, as soon as there are enough younger bands good enough to push the old guys out the door. I wouldn’t hold your breath on that one though.

 

[Bones80]

Saw them back in the early 80s when they still had a pulse. Good concert

 

[94LionsFan]

Saw them at Bethel Woods with my kid a couple years ago and it was a very good show. Roger sounded amazing. Pete’s certainly not what he was in his younger days, but still worth the price of admission.

 

[Nitt1300]

Sure, as soon as there are enough younger bands good enough for to push the old guys out the door. I wouldn’t hold your breath on that one though.

BOOM

 

[Big_O]

Shouldn’t they be called The Two?

 

[psuro]

Hope to see them on this tour. Saw them on their first Final Tour -1982.

 

[Nitt1300]

Hope to see them on this tour. Saw them on their first Final Tour -1982.

I'm waiting for the last final tour.

 

[Nits1989]

I’ve seen them 3 times: 1989, 2017 and 2019. Great each time. Gonna see them again in Toronto. Don‘t think about it - go see them.

 

[Nits1989]

only time will tell if it truly is their final tour in the USA/Canada.

I've always been a fan of The Who, and am tempted to see them one last time.

The Who Announce The Song Is Over North American Farewell Tour

Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey are revving up the Who one last time for a tour they're naming after their 1971 deep cut "The Song Is Over."

www.rollingstone.com

Thanks for posting this Tom. I love The Who and glad I found out they’re touring this year. I actually get a lot of non-football info from this board. I bought a Speed Queen washing machine based on info from the board.

 

[northwoods]

only time will tell if it truly is their final tour in the USA/Canada.

I've always been a fan of The Who, and am tempted to see them one last time.

The Who Announce The Song Is Over North American Farewell Tour

Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey are revving up the Who one last time for a tour they're naming after their 1971 deep cut "The Song Is Over."

www.rollingstone.com

Hard for me to believe, but I first saw The Who almost 58 YEARS AGO at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967. I'm pretty sure they came on right after The Jimi Hendrix Experience (but it could have been the other way around). Regardless, whether destroyed by fire or by being smashed to bits it was a tough night for guitars.

 

[Relayer]

Hope to see them on this tour. Saw them on their first Final Tour -1982.

I was at the 1982 JFK Stadium show with Santana and The Clash. This was the same day as the Kirk Bowman catch (or no catch) to clinch a 27-24 victory over Nebraska.

 

[psuro]

I was at the 1982 JFK Stadium show with Santana and The Clash. This was the same day as the Kirk Bowman catch (or no catch) to clinch a 27-24 victory over Nebraska.

Yup. The Hooters Santana The Clash and the The Who. Someone threw a bottle of something or other at Joe Strummer.

The entire tour was sponsored by Milker Beer.

A couple in front of us was completely strung out on something or other and, as it was a beautiful and warm day, the woman decided to take her t shirt off and get some sun. I recall thinking "if the cell phone was invented now i could take a photo of this and text it to people i know".

You can imagine my disappointment.

 

[Meats Lab]

only time will tell if it truly is their final tour in the USA/Canada.

I've always been a fan of The Who, and am tempted to see them one last time.

The Who Announce The Song Is Over North American Farewell Tour

Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey are revving up the Who one last time for a tour they're naming after their 1971 deep cut "The Song Is Over."

www.rollingstone.com

Wells Fargo for me.

 

[psuro]

Wells Fargo for me.

See you there.

When do tix go on sale or did i miss it already?

 

[Tom McAndrew]

See you there.

When do tix go on sale or did i miss it already?

They go on sale this week. Details are in this article:

The Who announces show at Wells Fargo Center for farewell tour this summer

The English rock band is coming to Philadelphia on Thursday, Aug. 21. Tickets go on sale to the general public May 16.

www.phillyvoice.com

 

[Reno Hightower]

I saw them in 2002 at Hershey stadium. Not long after the passing of John Entwistle. Townshend told everyone to FO as they took the stage. The crowd cheered. Knew it would be a great show after that.

 

[Reno Hightower]

Saw them at Bethel Woods with my kid a couple years ago and it was a very good show. Roger sounded amazing. Pete’s certainly not what he was in his younger days, but still worth the price of admission.

Bethel would be a great place to see them given their history. I saw Santana play there during the 50th anniversary weekend they put on up there. The best outdoor concert pavilion I’ve been to. I’ve been to shows at several and only Merriweather comes close.

 

[MtNittany]

Wow! Sunrise, FL?!

Always loved em' Tom. I'm really tempted (a guarantee of Boris the Spider would clinch it).

 

[Ludd]

Sure, as soon as there are enough younger bands good enough to push the old guys out the door. I wouldn’t hold your breath on that one though.

The NBA isn’t as good as it was back in the 80’s, but I don’t want them bringing out Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, and the rest to play right now in their 60’s and 70’s. It would be sad much like seeing the Stones play in their 90’s regardless of how good they used to be.

 

[94LionsFan]

Bethel would be a great place to see them given their history. I saw Santana play there during the 50th anniversary weekend they put on up there. The best outdoor concert pavilion I’ve been to. I’ve been to shows at several and only Merriweather comes close.

Yeah, I think it was their first time back at the location since Woodstock, but other than Roger saying something about playing there a few times on solo tours and telling Pete they should play there, they didn’t really say anything about the site.

I agree, it’s a great venue. I like the museum too.

 

[Reno Hightower]

The NBA isn’t as good as it was back in the 80’s, but I don’t want them bringing out Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, and the rest to play right now in their 60’s and 70’s. It would be sad much like seeing the Stones play in their 90’s regardless of how good they used to be.

You’re making comparisons across two drastically different professions.

 

[Reno Hightower]

Yeah, I think it was their first time back at the location since Woodstock, but other than Roger saying something about playing there a few times on solo tours and telling Pete they should play there, they didn’t really say anything about the site.

I agree, it’s a great venue. I like the museum too.

Well, prior to that, the last time Pete was there he punched out Abbie Hoffman so maybe he was a little reluctant lol.

 

[laKavosiey-st lion]

You guys need to open your minds to some new ideas

 

[MtNittany]

You guys need to open your minds to some new ideas

Says who? You?

You funny!

 

[laKavosiey-st lion]

Says who? You?

You funny!

Yes look!


Pete Townshend › Age
79 years
May 19, 1945
Image: Theo Wargo, Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions

 

[Tgar]

You guys need to open your minds to some new ideas

While this is solid advice for everyone as they go through life, never forget, some things are classic and can be enjoyed at any age. Yuengling Lager and Creamery Ice Cream come to mind. Think of the Who as being similar.

 

[Grant Green]

You guys need to open your minds to some new ideas

Boomers in the 60s: our parents generation just doesn’t get it. Hope I die before I get old!

boomers today: kids just don’t know good music.

 

[Reno Hightower]

You guys need to open your minds to some new ideas

I was too young to catch the Who and others of that era. Spent my high school and college years “discovering” them. Sometimes new ideas are behind you. Please list today’s 20-something rock bands that have similar star power. I promise I’ll give them a listen.

 

[laKavosiey-st lion]

I was too young to catch the Who and others of that era. Spent my high school and college years “discovering” them. Sometimes new ideas are behind you. Please list today’s 20-something rock bands that have similar star power. I promise I’ll give them a listen.

I love the who, but I doubt I’d go see the old bastards hobble about at 80 yo. Now I did watch these guys hobble about a few nites ago so maybe I’m being hypocritical

 

[laKavosiey-st lion]

I’m seeing Amyl and the Sniffers Friday nite (hardcore punk band, don’t recommend) MJ Lenderman Sat nite (highly recommend) and seeing Courtney Barnett, MJ and Waxahatchee in a few weeks. Courtney and Wax highly recommend.

 

[s1uggo72]

I’m seeing Amyl and the Sniffers Friday nite (hardcore punk band, don’t recommend) MJ Lenderman Sat nite (highly recommend) and seeing Courtney Barnett, MJ and Waxahatchee in a few weeks. Courtney and Wax highly recommend.

Why would you waste money on a band you don’t recommend Tia

 

[MtNittany]

Yes look!

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Pete Townshend › Age
79 years
May 19, 1945
Image: Theo Wargo, Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions

Judith Durham needed to sing seated on a stool following a stroke on The Seeker's farewell tour. Glen Campbell needed a teleprompter and a daughter on stage to keep him from singing the same song again on his.

You think anyone in any of those audiences cared?

 

[Grant Green]

I was too young to catch the Who and others of that era. Spent my high school and college years “discovering” them. Sometimes new ideas are behind you. Please list today’s 20-something rock bands that have similar star power. I promise I’ll give them a listen.

You won’t see “Star power” in rock music anymore because it’s not the popular music of day. Unfortunately you have to seek it out but it’s still there.