Author Topic: Who's Back (Read 413 times)

zn_bassman · « **Reply #15 on:** February 08, 2006, 07:44:42 AM »

Bottoms and consequences up! My Who and Entwistle knowledge are humbled by those of Oliver and some others on the forum - I was just quicker with the mouse this time.

We were doing great with some U2 songs until we discovered the worst of realities - another band is doing a round of U2 tribute shows in the same places we wanted to play. We're now juggling some ideas around - a Dire Straits show, a Police show, a Cream show or some kind of mix of bands that won't come off as a regular covers night. Have to do some homework and see who's out there on the circuit.

I, of course, would be quite happy to do Lifehouse (the failed project that became Who's Next) or Quadrophenia. Or a John Entwistle Band show.

2400wattman · « **Reply #16 on:** February 08, 2006, 11:09:30 PM »

I think they (Pete & Roger) should hire Billy Sheehan. He's got the tone,attitude and he's a huge Entwistle fan! Yeee Haaw!

zn_bassman · « **Reply #17 on:** February 09, 2006, 04:28:18 AM »

Billy's also the only prominent bassist I've heard who really incorporates some of John's signature phrasing in his playing. He's got his own thing going, but the influence is clearly there.

I think that Pete and Rog don't want to try to fill John's shoes with a virtuoso player, just like they didn't try to replace Moon with another wild drummer. Jones was a timekeeper, Phillips was creative-yet-disciplined, and Zak can imitate Moon's parts and style without overwhelming or grabbing too much of the spotlight. They're around 60 now, and I think Pete wants to close things out with as much of the spotlight on his guitar playing as possible. He's come a long way on lead guitar, and now he's got instrumental center stage all to himself.

Also, neither Pete nor Rog ever used flashy bass players on their solo records - creative and interesting yes, but virtuosos and showstoppers - no.

bassicinstincts · « **Reply #18 on:** February 16, 2006, 02:02:55 PM »

Greg Lake played on Real good Looking Boy, but couldn't make the session for Old Red Wine, I believe, and Pino played the studio version of the song. Both were great when they last played (except Live

, although Rog's voice sounds shot out half the time! To be fair to him, he did have the flu when I last saw him!!

Pete's girlfriend Rachel is a great singer and pianist, and is always very sweet and kind when I see her in person.

Ben

bigredbass · « **Reply #19 on:** February 16, 2006, 09:05:40 PM »

Well if it was up to me, I'd prefer them with Kenny Jones and Pino.

I just hope they don't look as old as that Cream reunion . . .

J o e y

zn_bassman · « **Reply #20 on:** February 17, 2006, 05:17:57 AM »

Thanks for the correction re: Greg Lake.

Re: Daltrey - he's indeed lost much of his range, but seeing as he's around 60 now, he's got nothing to be ashamed of. He's been belting 'em out like nobody else for about 45 years. He gives everything he's got at every show, and his mic twirling has evolved to the point where it looks like a cross between an Olympic event and a martial arts movie. He's also very active in charity fundraising, especially for cancer wards specially geared to teens.

Pete and Rog look remarkably fit compared with many other veteran rockers.