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Who's on Today? Tommy – The Vinyl Vault

Jeff Holbrook — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:41:02 +0000

Peter Townshend’s 1969 masterpiece ‘Tommy‘ really isn’t remembered much these days. Most classic rock programmers prefer other faves like ‘Who’s Next’ and ‘Who Are You.’ Those may not sound as dated as Tommy does, you be the judge, as we feature the album’s beginning Overture on today’s Vinyl Vault. Townshend shines on that acoustic! Hear [...]

'Overture' from Tommy – Classic Who on Today's Vault

Jeff Holbrook — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:22:24 +0000

The first project to be billed as a "rock opera" remains some of The Who's most popular work, other than 'Who's Next', and continues it's wild ride through rock history with upteen re-releases, tributes and stage sh

Roger Daltry's "Tommy" Ready To Hit The Road

Carl Coffey — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:36:18 +0000

Roger Daltrey promises audiences a “spiritual journey” at his upcoming “Tommy” live shows. The Who front-man says that his new renditions of the rock opera hone in on the original album concept. Daltrey performs “Tommy” in its entirety on the road, including tracks that he says The Who never attempted on stage. Roger adds that [...]

Roger Daltrey will Perform "Tommy"

Kelly Stevens — Mon, 16 May 2011 10:16:32 +0000

Roger Daltrey, lead singer of The Who, will perform his band’s legendary rock opera Tommy in its entirety from start to finish. It’s a first, since The Who itself never actually played the complete Tommy. Daltrey premiered the spectacular show at The Royal Albert Hall in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust on March 25th and [...]