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Summary: a fine counterpoint to Kids are Alright
Comment: A bit different format then Kids are Alright with some new insight into how the band formed and the love/hate relationship between Pete and Roger. Definitely worth getting if your a Who fan. For people just discovering The Who, I probably recommend Kids are Alright DVD for your first exposure into the inner workings of this legendary band.
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Summary: Ok, so they're not kids anymore....
Comment: So, the who are not kids anymore, but they're still alright.
I've been a fan of the Who since I first heard "Happy Jack" way back when. I remember buying the single and playing the grooves off of it.
This turned me on to one of the greatest rock bands in history, and I never lost my enthusiasm. I'm glad this two DVD set came out, and I'm glad it revealed the ups and downs the band has had over thier long career.
Glad because it shows the Who as a bunch of human beings with all the faults and shortcomings of any human being. But, it also shows them in thier glory, as the greatest rock band you could ever imagine. The sheer power and brute force of the Who is shown, as well as the tender side.
The recording session for "Real Good Looking Boy" is excellent stuff.
By the way, Zak Starkey looks just like his dad, even if his drumming style is different. And seeing the great Greg Lake on bass was a real treat! Anyhow, this is great stuff, this DVD, and if you're a Who fan you should get it. If you're a Who fan, you already know most of it anyway, but you should still get it.
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Summary: a padded out Kids...in a good way.
Comment: Yes,the kids are alright did need an update but the 1st disc is kind of irrelevant as it was mostly on Kids anyway although it was good to see Chris Stamp get a chance to say something and john's mrs was bang on with john getting bugger all attention, even this time it basically he was great on bass and the french horn (is that some sort of huge in japan reference?)and a complete spendthrift. And Keith still is just KEEF!!!! again the old tale of some sort of ginger vision appearing at a concert insisting he could play better than the fill in drummer is trotted out and the nonsense about The Who being banned permanently from Holiday Inns is back again.
2nd disc is excellent should have been more like this.
you should get this however if you don't have Kids, Live at leeds, the Isle of wight DVD and Dark Side of the Moon (book) get those first. then this. ok?.
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Summary: The Who Amazing Journey The story of the Who
Comment: When I was fifteen in 1965 I heard a record called My Generation on our "pirate"radio station Veronica ( a ship on the North Sea ).
I can remember that I got goose flesh immediately.
I bought the album as soon as it came on the Dutch market.
And I am glad that I stiil have it ( in mono ).
This record changed my life as well as my musical life.
And even now I got goose flesh by looking at the dvd The story of the Who.
It did not disappear.
I think it is incredible that this band and its music stayed in my mind and life for that long.
I therefore thank the members of the Who for the amazing journey and the story.
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Summary: The Who is Given Its Due!
Comment: Anyone familiar with rock 'n roll knows the Who. But in some ways, I think their contributions and creative standing are a little under appreciated. This documentary has all kinds of great insight into the band with firsthand accounts of their exploits and creative process. If you're a fan, get it. If you're a curious fan of the history of rock music, it's just as interesting.
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