Moon [I]could[/I] be a wildman onstage, but I see exactly what you're saying. Unfortunately, I dont have a live Who DVD yet to really explore those depths. :-/

I actually really like Ringo's drumming as well not only because of its understatement, but because when he DOES play his azz off, it makes his playing that much better. Tomorrow Never Knows and Helter Skelter being famous examples of that. I see where you're coming from saying Moon was understated, but I'd say that he only chose to be that way in studio albums... cause this live stuff.. he shows off his muscles in Live at Leeds, thats for sure.

And actually, you already answered the exact question I came on here to ask.. if Moon ever did any live solo's, cause I thought that would rock, and wanted to give it a listen if he ever had. Cobwebs and Strange will have to do. :p

Here's another question though (which doesnt really belong in here, but while ive got your attention and all).. you're in a band.. and you've got good taste in music (we see that 'cause you're in here!), do you guys take Who as influences? Where can I listen to a song?

There is a video of Moon playing a drum solo (the goldfish video. Even the best drummers get hungry:lol:) but honestly, it's not that good by Moon's standards. For a Moon drum solo, just listen to Live at Leeds and block out all the other instruments. And there you go, 2 hour drum solo.

JXD that site is awesome. Thanks a lot. Great info. And great pics too, some cool Pete windmill pics.

Hey I have question. Did Keith play Uncle Ernie in the Tommy movie? I think I heard that. I really need to see that movie. Even though it's supposed to be terrible.

[QUOTE=Tusk]And actually, you already answered the exact question I came on here to ask.. if Moon ever did any live solo's, cause I thought that would rock, and wanted to give it a listen if he ever had. Cobwebs and Strange will have to do. :p

Here's another question though (which doesnt really belong in here, but while ive got your attention and all).. you're in a band.. and you've got good taste in music (we see that 'cause you're in here!), do you guys take Who as influences? Where can I listen to a song?[/QUOTE]
Moon never solo'd. At least not as part of The Who. I did see him soloing on Towser TV on Pete's website some months back performing for some school kids. He was accompanied by a bongo player, I believe. He was amazing. Very rythmic and soulful. I'm not sure if this is the solo robo is talking about.

So far as a band, I'm not in one anymore. My last band was almost two years ago, although I do fill in on bass for my friends wedding band sometimes. They're pretty good and it's a fun gig to do. The peoples are always happy at weddings. :)

[QUOTE=robo2448] JXD that site is awesome. Thanks a lot. Great info. And great pics too, some cool Pete windmill pics. Hey I have question. Did Keith play Uncle Ernie in the Tommy movie? I think I heard that. I really need to see that movie. Even though it's supposed to be terrible.[/QUOTE]
Yeah, I have just scratched the surface of that site. It's really cool. That Pictures Of Lily kit of Keiths is beautiful. Really nice photos of it on that site, too. And yes, I believe Moon did play Uncle Ernie in Tommy....

[QUOTE=robo2448]There is a video of Moon playing a drum solo (the goldfish video. Even the best drummers get hungry:lol:) .[/QUOTE]
hah! I saw that too, but not the whole video, only till he says that line. What happens after he says that anyway...?

The Tommy movie played at midnight here awhile ago. I didn't see it, I had to work in the morning. I also heard it was fairly bad.

I've never cared for it. I've never really cared for Tommy as a "concept" album, either. I just think it's silly. And the film as a whole is just as. Although it did garner many good reviews as a film musical, it got some bad, too. I suppose the reaction was mixed, from what I can gather on the internet. I've never sat through it all. Just bits and peices. And when I do see it's going to be on somewhere I just kind of think 'WTF is that all about and what the hell were they thinking?' Pete and his fuc.kin' art. "I must do film and stage! BROADWAY CALLS!!" What a wanker....

Seriously though, I can take Tommy on a song to song basis. For about 50 or 60 percent of it. So imagine how I feel about a full scale production. Meh...

Now Quadrophenia is another story. That film is excellent. All reviews you will see on it will say as much. Set in Brighton Beach and with it's feet on the ground. Good drama. Story of a kid. Could be any kid anywhere. Fights, chicks, sex, drugs, drink, family problems, peer pressure, life, death, it's all there in very dramatic fashion. Sting plays "The Face" (the Bell Boy of Quadrophenia) and it has lot's of great Who music with a Quadrophenia soundtrack that was remixed by John. And not an Elton John or curly top Roger Daltrey in sight.

So Tommy's not even worth checking out?

Well, yeah. It's worth checking out. I've never even seen it through. I just object to it in general. :p

I actually enjoyed the Tommy movie. Yea, it was extremely cheesey at points, and the music wasn't as good as what was on the album, but it was enjoyable. Although, you might have to be a really big Who fan to enjoy it.

I'll give it a try. I got the Who greatest hits CD for Christmas and I highly enjoyed it.

blegh, a greatest hits CD? I hate those! Never get any of the good stuff on that.

YOu haven't even heard Tommy if thats all you have. Just buy/rent/borrow the CD from somebody, and prepared to be blown away.

I saw the movie first, before I was actually really into the Who. It was okay, but I didn't really know the music well so it didn't connect to me.

Oh yeah, as far as album wise, Tommy > Quadrophenia.

Tommy is needed!

[QUOTE=Seafroggys]Oh yeah, as far as album wise, Tommy > Quadrophenia.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Seafroggys]Tommy > Quadrophenia, though both are good.[/QUOTE]
:rolleyes: :smash:

[QUOTE=Seafroggys]blegh, a greatest hits CD? I hate those! Never get any of the good stuff on that.

YOu haven't even heard Tommy if thats all you have. Just buy/rent/borrow the CD from somebody, and prepared to be blown away.

I saw the movie first, before I was actually really into the Who. It was okay, but I didn't really know the music well so it didn't connect to me.

Oh yeah, as far as album wise, Tommy > Quadrophenia.[/QUOTE]
Heh, I asked my Uncle if I could borrow his Who cd's but he said "they never leave the house". :(

[QUOTE=Flower Dance]Heh, I asked my Uncle if I could borrow his Who cd's but he said "they never leave the house". :([/QUOTE]
Your Uncle is a wise and smart man. How about if I buy you Quadrophenia? Have you ever heard it? Or perhaps Live At Leeds, because I'm pretty sure you like the heavy stuff. Hell, why not buy you both? I'd love to help you get into The Who. I did this recently with Pink Freud with X. I'll just need your email, and I trust you with my password to where I buy music. That simple. And I assume you have a high speed connection for download....Just post back and let me know with an email address and I''ll send you the info and details....

Really?
Wow, thanks I never thought anyone would do something like this.

[email]jevgenji_hershplinikov@hotmail.co.uk[/email]

EDIT: I keep putting .com at the end of my email :mad:

Yay another Who convert.

Tommy is awesome but just to warn you in advance, give it a few listens. Maybe I'm in the minority here, but when I got it for Christmas two years ago, my initial reaction was something like "What the **** is this?" But then I listened to it a second time the next day and loved it. And I love it more and more everytime I listen to it.

True, I found Tommy unusual and at points, unlistenable when I first got it, but then it grew on me and now I worship it as an incredible album. I woulnd;t suggest starting off with it, though.

And just for the record, I believe Quadrophenia > Tommy.

[QUOTE=Flower Dance]Really?
Wow, thanks I never thought anyone would do something like this.

[email]jevgenji_hershplinikov@hotmail.co.uk[/email]

EDIT: I keep putting .com at the end of my email :mad:[/QUOTE]
The Email is headed overseas as I type. So be on the lookout for it. :)

i just listened to Tommy today for the first time in months. I usually just listen to individual songs on Winamp, but decided to pop the CD in and enjoy.

And enjoy I did :thumb:

The only way to listen to Tommy is all the way through. That's the reason I didn't love Tommy the first time I heard it. It had Pinball Wizard, but no other catchy hits on it. Tommy is one of the albums that made me realize that albums don't need to be full of hits to be good. It made me start to really listen to albums all the way through.

I still haven't listened to Tommy yet. Nor any other Who album, besides LaL.

/shoots self in face

[QUOTE=Seafroggys]i just listened to Tommy today for the first time in months. I usually just listen to individual songs on Winamp, but decided to pop the CD in and enjoy. And enjoy I did [/QUOTE]
Yeah? Well I'm just finishing Quad and am ready for another go around. :angry:

i'll pop Quadrophenia in later....for now i have to practice drumming!

Quadrophenia is and always will be on my Top 10 CD's list. I love me some Who.

[QUOTE=BigTrav415]I still haven't listened to Tommy yet. Nor any other Who album, besides LaL.

/shoots self in face[/QUOTE]

/Shoots you in face.

Oh well, at least you've heard Live at Leeds, which has become probably my favorite album ever.

I listened to Leeds three times last nite. It's a stunning rock album. I prefer the version without Tommy in the middle. Although I do much prefer Tommy live, it seems to interupt the album unless skipped. I think that's because I grew up listening to the original vinyl version and always thought of it as short and perfect. Now I think the same of the regular expanded version. Happy Jack, Tattoo, Substitute, it's all good. Heaven And Hell. Never have liked Magic Bus. Even live. And I also have a mix with an abbreviated Tommy in the middle consisting of my favorite live cuts from that album. 10 cuts in all. So that's a good slab of it.

I like the deluxe edition with Tommy on the second disc. That way you can listen to Tommy in whole without it interupting the other performace.

I gotta check that out. I'm listening to Tommy right now. Eyesight To The Blind. Great groove, there.

My music service finally got the Deluxe Who's Next in. Too late for us, but we got it thanks to Tusk, anyway. That thing is phenomenal.

I remember when I first bought the Deluxe Live at Leeds I listened to the Tommy disc everyday after school for probably a month.