The whole rock opera genre never quite caught on, but the Who's 1969 double-album Tommy was a sensational event then - and lingers in the memories of fans, even if the Ken Russell movie has been mercifully shelved. Just the other day, I heard "Pinball Wizard" on KFOX, for instance, and it sounded just as propulsive as the day it came out. Roger Daltrey, lead microphone whipper from the Who, is now touring a full-length concert version of Tommy, playing all the songs (from "It's a Boy" to "We're Not Gonna Take It") in order with visual accompaniment. The rest of the Who, lamentably, are not with him; the touring band features guitarist Frank Simes, drummer Scott Deavours and Simon Townshend (Pete's younger brother). The Tommy segment will be followed by a medley of the Who's biggest numbers. - Michael S. Gant
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The whole rock opera genre never quite caught on, but the Who's 1969 double-album Tommy was a sensational event then - and lingers in the memories of fans, even if the Ken Russell movie has been mercifully shelved. Just the other day, I heard "Pinball Wizard" on KFOX, for instance, and it sounded just as propulsive as the day it came out. Roger Daltrey, lead microphone whipper from the Who, is now touring a full-length concert version of Tommy, playing all the songs (from "It's a Boy" to "We're Not Gonna Take It") in order with visual accompaniment. The rest of the Who, lamentably, are not with him; the touring band features guitarist Frank Simes, drummer Scott Deavours and Simon Townshend (Pete's younger brother). The Tommy segment will be followed by a medley of the Who's biggest numbers. - Michael S. Gant
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