Don't be so judgemental. The guy from Foreigner was ok too.... sometimes.

@@richardk6659 must be sniffing farts

@@richardk6659 If this was meant as a joke: this joke has not worked!

His green jacket?

just amazing. massive loss to the planet

It does not even seem rehearsed. They got amazing 60 years ago and just kept getting better. What a treat to watch!

Pete Townsend was the musical genius of the WHO. I'd put him as the number one most talented musician ever. All of the music, lyrics, arrangement, composition, etc., was all done by Pete. Then the boys we're brought in to record the final product. I will admit that John was definitely one of the most awesome to ever slappa da bass. They were all awesome at their respective positions.

@@jasonlacroix6083 Pete wasn't a very exceptional guitarist though while John was very unique in his approach and his effectiveness. You don't know much about that if you're not really into bass but John had a lot of very good tips for bass players even if he never really talked much about it. The way he plays is really special and it's a very no nonsense approach which is the total opposite of Pete. Pete was always about show while John did what he had to do to get those sounds. Not saying that show is a bad thing but Pete as a musician was good but as a guitarist very mediocre. John as a bassist was exceptional and as a musician also pretty good but definitely didn't have the same visions as Pete

@@Homanjer the Ox was one of the best ever. No doubt about it. He'd be at the top of the list. I can agree that Pete would barely make it on a list of great guitarists. But, there is no WHO without Pete. Pete is a unique example for which there is no comparison. The rest of the band only recorded it and played it live. No other band I know of has ever worked that way. Pete's genius is unmatched.

@@jasonlacroix6083 I don't think that's fair. John played a huge part in the sound of the Who and that wasn't Pete's making. Keith played his own stuff as well. Sure many of the compositions were Pete's but I'm willing to bet that if these guys weren't together and Pete would've recorded this stuff with random session musicians that they would've never gotten any traction. The band was known for its live performances and as Billy Sheehan has already said you don't become a good musician by writing good songs. You become a good musician by playing live. And you can see how drastically different the live performances were from the records. Different tempos, different keys, additional elements, medleys and so on. The band got traction because of the amazing live shows and with many bands back then they would've also made a living playing covers if they did it in that style.

@@jasonlacroix6083 You’re like Tom Sholtz assuming that Boston would be nothing without him and that he was the most important person ever. But in Boston’s case, we all know how they were nothing without Brad Delp, and so it goes for The Who. No one is saying that Pete’s not important, but I don’t think any sensible person would say that John, Keith, and Roger were basically back up musicians as you seem to be saying. Sorry bud, I don’t mean to offend you, but you’re just wrong on this one. The whole point of a band is that you make it happen as a team, together. Without the others, The Who as we know it wouldn’t exist today. Maybe it would still be good, but it wouldn’t be the same.

King size.

That's bass GUITARIST!!!

John was incredible.. no one could,.....or can equal...

nao

Didn't bother ta just Master the bastard- #THEOX re-invented the bloody thing‼

Same here. August of 1997.

@@chrisreich40same!

I can't wait to see them at the end of the week!

He was that but not because of this maybe live at Leeds

@@helenbryant404 How was Pino? From what I've seen of him, he does not hold a cand3le to John. The mold was made, and never to be made again. I'm just expecting more than that.

@@chrisk920 oh please! This was a year ago! I can’t say I remember. But of course nobody can take the place of The Ox. Mainly because nobody else would get away with playing anywhere near as loudly as he ever did…

Check out the Live at the Royal Albert hall , even Better.

You're joking; right?

@@charlesprest1247 nope he's not. Mick is just sad.

Yup. Better than the Stone I’ve always thought. Yup

Hard to compare the Who and the Stones-- because they are different- They both wrote great songs, and rocked out on stage, with great singers and great guitarists!!!!!!

The Who are consistently tight live. The Stones not so much.

He would be in my top few as well, with Jack Bruce and John Paul Jones in whatever order They are all good

No other bass player in rock plays LEAD bass. Was fortunate enough to hear him really cut loose at Hollywood Bowl. It brings tears to my eyes to this day. RIP John. You are missed.

The Ox was ALWAYS brillant !!! Period 🤟

Hahaha

Plus he can play a MEAN harmonica.

That's not Keith Moonie.

@@davidcox3329 Zak Starkey. Joined the band in 1996.

Bloody hell mate‼😲You've got stories.....I've got time......would adore just sitting and listening👂😘💕🤟😎🇬🇧

I’d love to buy you a drink and hear some stories!

He stepped up his game for this tour.

Saw them several times with Ox & Zak. Fucking balls out brilliant!!!! Amazing shows!!!!

Absolutely, he was on fire around this time and for a little while after. His playing was so aggressive and expressive during the 2001 concert for NYC as well

Oh yeah!

Loved what America was doing in the 60’s and 70’s but holy fuck England was killing it. The Beatles, The Who, the Stones, Led Zeppelin, Queen, Pink Floyd, Yes, Deep Purple and so many more.

The Cure, The smiths, Joy Division, New Order, Siouxsie

@@patriciosotelo9007 Police, Tears for Fears etc...but...Echo and the Bunnymen ruled them all

@@mikewhittenmusic Echo and the bunnymen is a fucking awesome band

Hence, one of his nicknames.... " Hendrix of the bass. "

And Zak's drums.

@@matthewcassar1395 moon was better

I saw them in '82 and '89 - both in Oakland. This tour was the best of the 3. Saw them the next night in Marysville.

snappy dresser, he had a lot of those jackets, black, grey, blue, red, green, even a black and white tiger print, i really love his style !

This is John Entwistle's show

He smacked it, and got it going again...like a true live performer. Lol.

Jeff Campbell Young man, I’ve looked at the comments and I’m not seeing any “thumbs down “ . Were they taken away ?

Jack Bruce couldn't touch Chris squire.

100% agree with you. Would’ve loved to see those 2 on stage together

There is truth to your words.

Entwhistle-- (Thunderfingers) was one of these best R+R bass players ever-- Jack Bruce was another---

@@thomasfoss9963 What's that?

Cause he was and is a very boring rock star ( off stage ) didn't do any drink or drugs or mess around with groupies much. His bandmates lived a much harder rock and roll lifestyle and I guess it started to show

You bet!!!! The Ox and Jack Bruce are by far my 2 favorite bass players!

Pete took it right back with the solo after.

Pete was quoted once as saying, " After hearing John play on "Can you see the real me" that I realized John was truly the "Lead" guitarist of The Who"

I guess Pete Townshend always saw himself as a songwriter, not as a "guitarhero". He's a great rhythm player, but John Entwistle was the instrumental hotshot.

Gotta love em both, Pete's noisy, chaotic solos are amazing too.

Pete's a great guitarist

Largely because Keith trained Zak on drums when Zak was still a kid.