30 Jan 2013
The Who’s UK Tour Eagerly Anticipated
Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend, Honda Center, Anaheim, CA, Jan 28
Courtesy of Mora Photography
Keen anticipation for the Who’s UK tour of ‘Quadrophenia and More’ which was announced yesterday, is growing, with tickets being snapped up by fans in the current Pre-sale. This is not surprising, since the band’s curent tour of North America has received rave reviews, confirming that The Who are on top form and have created visuals and staging to deliver what is probably the definitive arena version of Quadrophenia.
“Whether you are a mod, a rocker or even a mocker, The Who’s “Quadrophenia And More” concert Friday night at the TD Garden was a rock ‘n’ roll lover’s dream come true,” writes the Boston-based telegram.com. “…The video monitors flickered black and white snapshots, old newsreels and vintage film clips from the World War II and post-World War II era, which made the past and present, as well as The Who then and now, magically share the same space, collide, and become one.”
“Some fans surely groaned when they learned the Who were trying it (Quadrophenia) yet again on their 2012 tour,” writes Rolling Stone, “but after nearly 40 years, the band finally got it right.”
The tour announcement was reported last night on UK BBC TV News, featuring part of an interview with Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend by reporter David Willis.
To watch the news report, click on the image above or HERE. NB Fast forward and watch from about the 25 minute mark.
The Who will be playing 10 shows in the UK and Ireland, plus shows in Paris and Amsterdam, in June and early July.
To read a full report about the tour and to book tickets, go HERE. Pre-sale tickets are still available for fan club members. The general sale starts on Friday.
Just got my ticket..YYYYYEEEEAAAAHHHH!!!! See you guys in Amsterdam!!!! Mwah!
Got my tickets in the pre-sale; Manchester and Liverpool – cannot wait,[rock and] roll on June!
Hi as much as I love the Who and would like to see the Quadrophenia gig I would like them to do many of their old hits too and not just a few.
Meet the new boss… Same as the old boss!
Quadrophenia is in my opinion the best album ever released i watched the film again last night and it was still as good as the first i watched it almost 30 years ago (gosh i feel old) hoping to get tickets tomorrow morning for Liverpool fingers crossed xxx
Please, do come to Italy too. After the storm you promised that you would come back to Arena in Verona!!
I witnessed rock n roll at its finest! When you leave the Who concert and still feel the music the next day, you know they worked twice as hard,yet only looked like they were having fun with you. Rock On Tonight! I Wish I Was there.
PLEASEE BRAZIL!!
I saw the show at Anaheim, CA and it was fantastic. Kind of confused about the comment above ‘would like to see the Quadrophenia gig I would like them to do many of their old hits too’. Not sure if you realize when Quadrophenia was released. 🙂
I have purchased two for the Ziggo Dome as well. Finally, I got the chance to see them live!
More dates for UK???
Great show at The Staples Center tonight!! Was at Honda Center as well!! Won’t hear right for a week.
Watched the concert at the Staples Center in L.A. last night…ears still buzzin with Who songs…awesome, awesome concert.
Would love to know if RD spotted an Arsenal shirt last night(stage left) lol
Got my VIP for Newcastle. And a ticket for Sheffield. Cannot wait!!!
I was the Chef for Roger at a venue here in Minnesota back in the mid ’90s. Not a very complicated rider. Spinach and rice if I remember correctly. Some man was walking between trailors with a huge top hat on which I found ammusing. Simon did Pete’s part as he was not along but that’s all good. John played his part very discrimanately which is always fun to witness.
You two men that carry on are inspiring. You just keep going. I wish for you to know that you really have touched so many lives. Your word is undeniable. The sea refuses no river!!
Being a Dutch Who-fan since september 1965 (I saw their first gig on Dutch tv at the time) I’m happy to say that I have tickets for Dublin and Amsterdam. It may be the last tour ever, but I do’nt hope so.