The Who

[Bags]

This show is listed on Verizon Center's website as 7:30.  There's an opener, Rose Hill Drive.
 
 Usually Verizon Center's ticket time is the time of the first band.  I'm trying to get an idea when The Who will actually go on.
 
 Has anyone gotten reports from other shows, or know where I might look?
 
 THANKS

[eip]

I heard 8:30ish from a guy who has seen the Who a lot on this tour.

[shemptiness]

Make sure you say hi to Horton.
 
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[rich_WDC]

ROSE HILL DRIVE - three-guy band that rocks well.  V-e-r-y Zeppelin-esque; nice hooks and approach.    I've seen 'em twice, incl DC9 -- good sonic blast; hope the band translates reasonably well to an arena full of people who don't know 'em.
 Pete Townshend somehow found 'em and really embraced the group; thus giving this opening slot.

[bearman🐻]

Got me a ticket...and after spending the last 2 hours listening to old Who I have to say I am so ridiculously excited. I know I shouldn't get my hopes up, but I'm just happy that I'll get to hear some of these songs live. I know that what was probably one of the best rock'n'roll rhythm sections is dead and gone, but given the reports I've heard from people, the still put on a good show. Bags, hope to see you there!

[Cock Van Der Palm]

You won't be disappointed.  Zak Starkey on drums is awesome and the new bass player is solid.  They were great at the Virgin Festival, even my 14 year old son and his friend were impressed.

[Bombay Chutney]

Outside of the "Moon is dead so The Who suck!" crowd, I've heard nothing but good things about the current lineup.
 
 We'll be there too, bearman.  Look for us.   Don't forget the earplugs.
 
 NP: Sister Disco

[TimCooke]

I'll be there.  Dinner at Zola and a night of awesome rock.  Can't wait!

[Cock Van Der Palm]

Great show.  Roger's voice was very strong and the band rocked.  They sounded as good as they did the first time I saw them on their 1st farewell tour in the 80's.  Zac Starkey is an awesome drummer,  Playing for The Who allows him to show his chops a bit more than he can with Oasis.
 
 Rose Hill Drive were very good too.  Power rock/blues trio, very retro-reminded me a little of Wolfmother.

[bearman🐻]

The main part of the show was really good, but it wasn't until the encore that they went from good to friggin' amazing. "Naked Eye" was superb, but then all the songs from Tommy blew me away. SO happy that I went to the show. Pete is still one hell of a guitarist.

[Herr Professor Doktor Doom]

Does the new bassist's bass sound like a bleeding VC-10?

It's the same bassist as The Rolling Stones.

[TheDirector217]

Originally posted by King of the Internet:
  It's the same bassist as The Rolling Stones.

Ummmm . . . I doubt I saw Darryl Jones there last night.  I was in the 16th row on the floor, & I think I would have been able to scope out a black man with dreads.  Yeah.

[TheDirector217]

Since I'm such a nice guy, I will post my view of rock greatness from last night.  The Who are the shit & Pete Townshend's windmill may be the greatest rock star antic of all time . . . The following images have been brought to you courtesy of Heineken & Grey Goose Vodka . . .
 
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   <img src="http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2005116282561965261" alt=" - " />
 
 I personally think this is the best one I took, out of the 90 or so I snapped.
 
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[dave24]

The last I heard Pino Palladino is playing bass for The Who.  He took over on short notice after Entwhistle died.  He's worked with The Who, Clapton, and a ton of others.  But, I don't believe he's worked with the Stones...