SkydiveStMarys 0 #1 July 14, 2006 SO...The Who are starting a world tour on September 12th in Philly....Is anyone remotely interested in seeing this concert? Or is this a case of old foogies trying to recapture their youth? Supposedly Zak Starkey, Ringo's son is play drums for them and Pete's son is in the band too...could be interesting..I would see them...I am sure the tickets will be outrageously priced. BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 232 #2 July 14, 2006 QuoteI am sure the tickets will be outrageously priced. What do you expect? They never actually made a profit the first time around..."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #3 July 14, 2006 "They never actually made a profit the first time around... " Uuum...its not JUST them...ever concert ticket for any group is outrageous...I also find it hard to believe that The Who didn't at least break even during their hay day. BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #4 July 14, 2006 I'd love to see the Who. I can't say that this is their final farewell tour, since they've had so many already. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #5 July 14, 2006 I saw them back in the late 80s. They were the headlining act to Miller Lite's Biggest #$@^ Party or something like that. Was a gas. Got to the parking lot and partied with some friends. Went inside The Astrodome and some old guy walks up to me and asks if we wanted to exchange tickets with him. We said sure why not. He didn't care where ours were since he was leaving and only wanted the stub as a keepsake. His tickets were 3rd row on the floor center stage! I got hit in the head by one of Peter Townsends guitar picks, dropped to the ground to find it. Never did, then close to the end I would up with part of the guitar neck and a drum stick. Was a super shitty sounding concert. They rocked out big time. So hmm 20 years later.. I dunno. Guess it would be kind of like watching the Stones. You know all the songs. Can sing along.. but they just don't sound quiet right. Might have something to do with age though. After I've rambled, my answer would be.. probably not. Unless if wasn't a "stadium tour" and was more intimate and smaller venues with more dates. Then I might consider it. "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #6 July 14, 2006 I saw them on their second "last" tour in 1989. One of the best shows I've ever seen. Pete Townshend is my hero. I can only imagine how awesome they were back in the day... Wow, 17 years later! (Now I feel old!) How many "last" tours have they done now? I'd probably still go see them, if someone invited me. But I don't make much effort to go to concerts anymore. (Geez, I really AM an old fart. ) One of my favorite memories is slow-dancing with my friend Bruce while they played "Behind Blue Eyes." No one knows what it's like... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #7 July 14, 2006 Fuck yeah!!! Bring on the Who!! A title saying Who the fuck are you?? What is that all about? .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #8 July 14, 2006 Aaaah its a line from one of their songs!! Hello McFly!! Sheeesh! BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #9 July 14, 2006 I never said that this was a "farewell" tour... BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #10 July 14, 2006 "How many "last" tours have they done now" No mention of this being a final farewell tour or that of a "last tour" for them...so who knows? Get it? Who knows? hehehehehehehehehehehehehe BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #11 July 14, 2006 QuoteAaaah its a line from one of their songs!! Hello McFly!! Sheeesh! Bobbi From Who's song? .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #12 July 14, 2006 From Who's song? *** YES....! On first base!! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #13 July 14, 2006 Quote"They never actually made a profit the first time around... " Uuum...its not JUST them...ever concert ticket for any group is outrageous 2 months ago, we paid $14 for She Wants Revenge and Ok Go. Very good show. Last month, it was Beck for $40. Awsome show.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #14 July 14, 2006 I think face value on Social Distortion/Supersuckers was only $25. They're not all ridiculous. Many are ... but some still keep the prices reasonable."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #15 July 14, 2006 QuoteI think face value on Social Distortion/Supersuckers was only $25. They're not all ridiculous. Many are ... but some still keep the prices reasonable. _________________________________ When you're The Who or the Rolling Stones, you can charge what you want... and get it! Saw the Moody Blues a few years ago... front row and they were incredible. My wife, got the flautist to 'pose' on stage while she got his picture. That show was worth $22.00 ea. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #16 July 14, 2006 QuoteI saw them back in the late 80s. They were the headlining act to Miller Lite's Biggest #$@^ Party or something like that. Was a gas. Got to the parking lot and partied with some friends. Went inside The Astrodome and some old guy walks up to me and asks if we wanted to exchange tickets with him. We said sure why not. He didn't care where ours were since he was leaving and only wanted the stub as a keepsake. His tickets were 3rd row on the floor center stage! I got hit in the head by one of Peter Townsends guitar picks, dropped to the ground to find it. Never did, then close to the end I would up with part of the guitar neck and a drum stick. Was a super shitty sounding concert. They rocked out big time. So hmm 20 years later.. I dunno. Guess it would be kind of like watching the Stones. You know all the songs. Can sing along.. but they just don't sound quiet right. Might have something to do with age though. After I've rambled, my answer would be.. probably not. Unless if wasn't a "stadium tour" and was more intimate and smaller venues with more dates. Then I might consider it. _____________________________________ I wish, I had the money, that Pete Townsend pays to replace all the guitars he's smashed over the years! Hell, he probably got them free from Gibson! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
algboy 0 #17 July 14, 2006 I think just about anything under $100/ticket would be worth it see these rock legends. I'm still trying not to hold a grudge against Roger D as my college girlfriend said she'd leave me for him in a NY minute! The bitter truth . . . I would've left her for Linda Carter or Farrah in less time than that! And yes, I'm old school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #18 July 14, 2006 "She Wants Revenge and Ok Go." Ummmm sorry never heard of them. "Beck" Not my type either....BUT I get your point. BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #19 July 14, 2006 Ok, ok, FINE! Not all are outrageous! Shheeesh, my bad. Who was is that you saw??? Heard of them, but not into them either... BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpervint 0 #20 July 14, 2006 Ok Go is pretty cool. Never heard of the other. Go here and click on the "Million Ways" dance video to get a taste. I want to be this.... hip? http://www.okgo.net/news.aspx Vint. . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbrown 26 #21 July 15, 2006 Nope. Lost interest when Keith Moon died. Entwistle's dead too. For the price of a lousy ticket you can have the excitement of a cutaway and a good story to tell when you've been drinking. Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #22 July 15, 2006 I saw them in their prime, in the70's, couple of times. My ears are still ringing. Don't need to do that again. Maybe if they did one of the little casino venues we have here, $10 a head. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #23 July 15, 2006 QuoteI think face value on Social Distortion/Supersuckers was only $25. They're not all ridiculous. Many are ... but some still keep the prices reasonable. And worth every fuckin' penny . . . I think Pearl Jam was only $40 last time we saw them, and Green Day and Foo Fighters w/Weezer were pretty reasonable, too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #24 July 15, 2006 QuoteI think just about anything under $100/ticket would be worth it see these rock legends. I'm still trying not to hold a grudge against Roger D as my college girlfriend said she'd leave me for him in a NY minute! The bitter truth . . . I would've left her for Linda Carter or Farrah in less time than that! And yes, I'm old school. ___________________________________ Old school with good taste in women! (Farrah and Linda Carter!) I'm 'old school' too! The first time I saw the Stones, was on the old Ed Sullivan show. I was about 16 - 17 yrs. old. The only time I ever got to see them in person, was on their 'Babylon' tour. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #25 July 15, 2006 Now you've got me listening to The Who. And I'm sitting here looking for the best price on a "Tommy" DVD; that's one of my favorite movies, but I only have a VHS copy right now. And I say go see them if you never have. You may not get another chance! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
