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  | WHO ~ LIVE AT SHEA STADIUM 1982
MERCURY 602458372229 (Barcode: 602458372229) ~ UK ~ Classic Rock
Recorded: 1982 Released: 2024
This is an archival live album by the legendary British Rock group The WhoFind albums by this artist, captured live at the NY Shea Stadium on November 13, 1982. The lineup included three original members: vocalist Roger DaltreyFind albums by this artist, guitarist Pete TownshendFind albums by this artist and bassist John EntwistleFind albums by this artist and two new members: drummer Kenney JonesFind albums by this artist (ex-Small FacesFind albums by this artist / FacesFind albums by this artist) and keyboardist Tim GormanFind albums by this artist. The 2CD album presents twenty-five tracks, all but five written by Townshend, presenting a few tracks from their (then new and the last to feature Entwistle) album “It`s HardFind albums with this title” and a selection of songs spanning the entire career of the group.
Following the death of the founding member / drummer Keith MoonFind albums by this artist, the group carried on for a while and recorded a couple of albums, before finally splitting in 1983s. There were several reunions and a couple of albums since, but the activity was relatively sporadic.
The Who were undoubtedly one of the greatest Rock groups of all times, and this album, even if recorded closely to the last apogee of their career, proves it beyond any doubt. They had an awe-inspiring charisma on stage and recorded some of the most iconic Rock albums of all time, being Rock’s “avant-garde” for years in many fields, including their social awareness and groundbreaking musical trends. Their iconic “Live At LeedsFind albums with this title” album remains to be one of the absolutely top live Rock recordings to this very day, and they were truly mighty musicians and songwriters.
Overall, this is a brilliant live Rock album by one of the best Rock groups of all time, superbly recorded and offering a review of the group’s entire recording career. The Who were true Giants, and this album clearly and proudly shows why. It is great to be able to hear this material, which was previously unreleased on CD, and which is a great piece of Rock history!
| | Updated: 04/08/2024Posted: 03/08/2024 | CD 2 Mini-Sleeve Recommend To A Friend |
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