The very first concert after John Entwistle's death a few days earlier. Before performing "Bargain", Pete talks briefly about missing John and I really thought his eyes were about to tear. Very sad.
Marc_ RKO And, then Fred went and took the words right outta my mouth! I will always say: Long Live The Who; wherever they may be, and however older they're getting (aren't we all?), as long as I have breath, and, Dear Lord; ears for hearing them, I will always want to be listening to The Who; the International Treasure that I treasure with all my heart!
And I'm the FORCE in the dark behind the veil...behind it all n behind you...looking for ewes to get behind me... Can ya get behind it man..or is it BEYOND U..
In Pete's autobiography he says the real reason they carried on was because The Who's insurers would not have covered them for J.E's death , it being largely due to his cocaine and alcohol intake. He says " While the fans would have understood if we had cancelled the tour, the insurers would not and they would have had to refund all the tickets"... and while Pete (and perhaps Roger) could have afforded to return home without pay, their huge dedicated road crew could not and so they came to the financial and philosophical conclusion to go ahead...must have been very tough!
Pete is a badass on that guitar solo. Death is an illusion. Transforming from the physical to the non-physical can really bum one's friends and/or family. See ya later Thunderfingers.
I was there and I remember after the 3rd song roger turned to his right for the first time and said "FUCK". The most emotional Who concert I have ever been to.
What makes this so emotional aside the obvious reason is Pete's solo. John encouraged and pushed him to play all the guitar himself, thus giving him the push needed to be a guitar god. What a solo. May the ox rest in the arms of eternity.
I've seen The Who one time, and it was this concert. The Counting Crows opened, which was a truly thankless job. The news had come out the death in Las Vegas of "The Ox." I remember the moment in Bargain when Pete broke up a little singing about what I remember as "one and one is three" or something. Watching this video, I understand. Pete gave a little speech I haven't found yet recorded. He thanked the Hollywood crowd and said he was glad they were playing this first concert after Entwistle's death for this particular crowd because at least half of the audience would know that this is the last place they'd like to be right now. They had a contractual obligation, and most of the crowd knew what it was like to sign a contract to perform. Bargain was the song I remember where Pete broke a little emotionally. This was such a privilege to be there, and it was a sad occasion.
Fretless99 Yes! That was a tough job done at the last minute. I would include opening band Counting Crows for special mention since events had so completely overshadowed them they might as well have been singing nursery rhymes. They played well. Palladino did one song playing exactly what Entwhistle had played and the audience went wild. Good job, Fretless! Credit where credit is due....
@@seahawkjoe4038 I don't know if you know this but both of them have their own bands, what makes you think they would quit to them and accept the role of substitute?
I was there, a great show sunny and 70. There was a reason why they hugged before the song. Roger Daltry left the stage before, cried after a song because John was missing
Petes guitar solo expressed how we all felt. Just filled with passion and pain. The band has carried in without Entwistle and they still sound good! But nobody can replace Moon The Loon and Thunderfingers
Well, the public decides whether they buy tickets or newer recordings. I've heard at least one interview with Pete in which he has explicitly said that "The Who" is a brand rather than a band.
Not only do we miss the thundering sound, but also the powerful stage presence of John Entwistle. The man may not have moved a muscle other than his fingers, but you could always tell that he was there. He was hard to miss--visually, musically, and humorously. RIP John Alec Entwistle (9 October 1944; London, England-27 June 2002; Las Vegas, Nevada).
It must've been beyond weird performing without John those first few weeks and months. The Who were 4 corners. And Zak is the only one to come close to keeping the drumming corner together. Christ Pino was brave taking that gig.
There will NEVER be another John Entwistle. EVER. But one thing that surprised me was that they didn't call on Suzi Quattro. Excellent bassist in her own right and her voice I think would have blended very well with Townshend while singing backup. Just a thought.
No disrespect to miss quatro but I don't think her style of playing matches the who. Pino is a quick study. One minute, he is playing for d'angelo, the next he plays for the Who! He is that good!
Wow. Just heard the solo and ending. Jesus. What a tribute to John. Pete and all of them were playing like their souls fucking depended on it. Maybe they did...
I love Jim Ladd as a DJ, but for him to call the act of the band playing this gig as being DISGUSTING really revealed his true colors. He wasn't a true fan. Every person at the Hollywood Bowl that night wanted the group to continue, as I did. This was a night of mourning, but it was also a nigh of triumph. John LIVED for live performance. He would have pissed if the band had stopped due to his passing. Like with Cincinnati, the show must go on. There is healing element to rock music that is so crucial.
Just been reading Townshend's biography and the section about losing John was hard to read. I was lucky enough to to them a little while before in the UK.
O.k. Yes sound guy needs to be sacked,however,coming of age in the early 70's this drummer is spot on for Keith ,and yes roger was the voice,Pete was the soul
I saw them in '81 and the 2012 Quadrephenia tour with Zak Starkey and John Entwhistle on jumbotron playing a solo together, with my best friend who died not too long after the show. The Who are the best.
I can understand them carrying on without Keith - losing a drummer (even if he is one of the greatest) shouldn't mean the end of a band. But when you stop creating new material AND you lose the greatest rock 'n roll bassist of all time and thus become reduced to only two members of the original band...that's a good time to call it a day. Unless you're only in it for the money.
Even though he was just shy of 60 at his death, I still feel John died short of his years. He wasn't overly self-destructive like Keith Moon, Kurt Cobain, or Ian Curtis. He should have lived to have been a badass old guy like Roger or Pete. The partying lifestyle definitely takes its toll and loved ones/fans left behind will hurt.
My brother, his son (a teenage drummer), and I (bassist), attended this show on a typical canyon July evening. It was cold! Our intent was to expose his son to how a world class rock rhythm section functioned. Well, best laid plans, you know. Fortunately, Pino stepped up, and saved the day. What was it again, hookers and blow, that sent Mr Entwhistle to Rock and Roll Heaven? We really, really wanted to share the majesty of thunder fingers steamrolling the bowl with my nephew. But not to be. RIP Ox.
No. it was a woman he knew for 13 years that was with him. That would be me. If you want the ONLY truth out there, find me on here. Its been in my book which came out in 2014. I sued Roger and others for calling me the slanderous and absolutely false words. If you goggle woman with John entwistle....there i am. Research and educate yourself. Don't degrade out of ill educated lies. Yes, I was a stripper when we lost John, but I was not when he and I met backstage in 1989. And was never a hooker...period. so sick of this ignorance.
Took my two kids & wife to this concert. Great concert tho lots of meaningful tears at this 1. After they played 1st song my teenage son replied "they're not 1/2 bad." To which I screamed "r u kidding me? These guys r legends!" Hey man,1/2 WHO is better than no Who. & nobody can replace Keith Moon, but that drummer Zak Starkey is Ringo's son, taught by Moon, is their best replacement. Better than them other 2 guys, Kenney Jones & Simon Phillips.
@@mudstone6497 I tried to "Google" Ray Starkey/ The Star maker, nothing came up. When I find that movie or the actor I'll let u know. My memory is failing me in me old age. U caught me again...hey now
If you're interested in Pete's impressions of John, check out this interview: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2s25n0kWkng.html They were like brothers. In the last segment Pete makes it clear that John's encouragement was crucial to his development as a musician and composer.
yeah........Mr Businessman Pete wouldn't stop that tour for his OWN demise this is the year i FORGOT about Peter Townsend the year the band played on after Ox passed away, a hooker on his left, pile cocaine to the right.....a Boss
A few factors. He was on collision course. Probably didn't even realize it. Years of smoking, arteries were mess, blow at the time was the catalyst that triggered a heart attack. He went in his sleep, never even knew it happened. Lucky fuck.. That aside, as a bassist, he was a hero to me. Had to pleasure of meeting him once. He was hilarious, loved his brandy. I have a great memory (and a couple of cool pics with him) of the time I will cherish for life..
The actual truth of why he passed is that, after rehearsals prior to the first scheduled show in Vegas in 2002, he was having sex with a Las Vegas show girl in his hotel room and doing cocaine with her at the same time. He already had a diagnosed heart condition, and the combination of sex and coke caused him to have a fatal heart attack. All one can really say is that he definitely died a rock star's death. And somehow, some way, Keith Richards keeps going and going and going like the Energizer Bunny.
Robert Bykowski The woman John was with wasn’t a show girl, she was a stripper and a groupie. She wrote a book, which was pretty interesting, if you can get through the complete lack of editing.
I don't think you'd be laughing if you were him or any of his loved ones. Do yourself a favor and find a conscience and some respect while you're at it