The Who at the Amex?

[Herr Tubthumper]

The Who are more Albert Hall, these days, than Stadium gigs....but Who knows?

They did a tour of cricket grounds 5 years ago. They still have the pull for medium sized out door shows.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

They would be a coup.
But it wont be as loud as that record breaking gig at Charlton's Valley in the mid 70's!

I was at that gig. I suspect that this would be a touch more corporate and commercial...

 

[Pinkie Brown]

They would be a coup.
But it wont be as loud as that record breaking gig at Charlton's Valley in the mid 70's!

There were two Who shows at the Valley - 74 & 76. I was at the latter & am still drying out from the torrential rain that day. My other memory of the day is the bloke who climbed a floodlight pylon & dangled by his knees from the top.

 

[VAL1850]

There were two Who shows at the Valley - 74 & 76. I was at the latter & am still drying out from the torrential rain that day. My other memory of the day is the bloke who climbed a floodlight pylon & dangled by his knees from the top.

Went to both - what a contrast of the balmy sunny evening of 74 and the rain of 76 -

 

[skipper734]

This is probably something to do with our Irish CEO.........Barber o'riley.

 

[VAL1850]

Anyone remember the queue for tickets at the Brighton Centre late seventies - started queueing at 7am and got tickets around 3pm - long day but worth it in the end

 

[We Won't Be Druv]

Exact programme wording was 'For the Who fans amongst us, you'll be delighted to hear that next week the band will be making an exciting announcement'.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

There were two Who shows at the Valley - 74 & 76. I was at the latter & am still drying out from the torrential rain that day. My other memory of the day is the bloke who climbed a floodlight pylon & dangled by his knees from the top.

Yeah, 76 for me as well, and I remember that nutter too. Terrifying, I was sure he was gonna fall.

 

[blueandwhitestripes]

Amex are getting more involved in offering special deals to their cardholders for rock concerts and had a special pre-sale promo for the Who's US tour last year.....

 

[Superphil]

The long time (ex) Who manager, and still very good friend of RD is a member in the Profile Lounge. We talked about the Who at the Amex with him a couple of weeks back, apparently it is very much under consideration. Sorry, but I don't have any other real juicy tidbits, but one of Roger Daltreys questions was asking about the capacity of the Amex, not suggesting that is a sticking point, but that was the only specific detail mentioned.

 

[kevtherev]

I would go, certainly more attractive event than a glorified disco.

 

[WildWood]

I doubt it.

They did a tour of cricket grounds 5 years ago. They still have the pull for medium sized out door shows.

Went to the Rose Bowl to watch them on that tour - pure genius!
Who will guest on stage with them to sing "Substitute" Lua Lua?

 

[studio150]

Talk of touring Quadrophia for the first time in years, so a gig in Brighton would make sense. They did a warm up gig at the Centre a few years ago, which was their first in Brighton for ages.

No doubt for safety seasons Falmer station will be closed.

 

[Lord Bracknell]

Will Two Choices be the support band?

 

[Hiney]

Talk of touring Quadrophia for the first time in years, so a gig in Brighton would make sense. They did a warm up gig at the Centre a few years ago, which was their first in Brighton for ages.

No doubt for safety seasons Falmer station will be closed.

They are touring Quadrophenia in the States at the moment.

If this happens, I will quite literally, soil myself.

 

[Vatican Citys No.2 Keeper]

Here's an image of the piece in the programme for those who haven't had a chance to read it.

 

[bn1&bn3 Albion]

Who?

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Exact programme wording was 'For the Who fans amongst us, you'll be delighted to hear that next week the band will be making an exciting announcement'.

TLO will go into meltdown. Which won't be a pretty sight

 

[Tony Meolas Loan Spell]

Can I just say thats its not really the who.

Its Daltrey and "whens the book?" Pete. Playing who songs.

Its like Paul and Ringo getting together and saying "The Beatles"

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

Can I just say thats its not really the who.

Its Daltrey and "whens the book?" Pete. Playing who songs.

Its like Paul and Ringo getting together and saying "The Beatles"

I know you've deceived me now here's a surprise. Hardly the same:

The Who main vocals - Daltrey and Townshend
The Beatles main vocals - Mccartney and Lennon

So The Tw(h)o would be more valid than your Fab Two combo.