Act #20 The Who Sunday, August 17, 1969... 5:00 A.M.

The Who Woodstock Setlist Live

My Take:

The Who's set was characterized by high Energy and Musical intensity, with Roger Daltrey's Vocals and Pete Townshend's Guitar work standing out. Their performance included iconic tracks from the Rock Opera Tommy, "Pinball Wizard" and "See Me, Feel Me," which resonated deeply with the audience.

Someone must have fixed the Audio because it, amazingly, was awesome and Fukin' Loud... NO ONE was Asleep as it would have been impossible

Fuck Abby Hoffman! He made a Scene while stoned out of his Gourd!

Daltrey's powerful vocals and the Band's cohesive sound, with particular praise for the dynamic interplay between the members. The performance was a definitive Blast as the Croud was on Fire at this time of the Morning.

There really wasn't much to criticize about the Who as they are a very consistent Top Performer... some in the Crowd were hoping they would smash their Guitars... thankfully that did not happen.

The Crowd Noise Factor from 3 to 7 and many were Holloring Chants. Personally, I would rather hear them in my Car than live!

The Who Musical Bio

The Band's origins trace back to the Detours, a Group formed by Daltrey in 1959. In 1962, Daltrey recruited Entwistle and later Townshend, with Moon joining in 1964, solidifying the Lineup that would achieve fame. They initially adopted the name The High Numbers before reverting to The Who later that year. Their first major hit, "I Can't Explain," released in January 1965, marked the beginning of their ascent in the UK Music Scene.

The Who are credited with developing the Rock Opera format, notably with their 1969 Album Tommy, which included the hit "Pinball Wizard." Their Music often explored themes of teenage angst and rebellion, characterized by aggressive sound and powerful lyrics. They were known for their innovative use of technology in Music, including the development of the Marshall stack Amplifiers and Synthesizers, which helped shape the sound of rock music.

The Band faced significant challenges, including the deaths of key Members. Keith Moon died in 1978 from an overdose, leading to the temporary disbandment of the Group. He was replaced by Kenney Jones for subsequent albums. In 2002, Bassist John Entwistle passed away, which further impacted the band's dynamic.

Despite these tragedies, Daltrey and Townshend continued to perform under The Who name, releasing Endless Wire in 2006. The Band has sold over 100 million Records worldwide and remains highly influential, inspiring countless Artists across various Genres. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990, solidifying their status as Rock Legends.