We're Not Gonna Take It

Roger Daltrey decided to take the Tommy album on the road and perform its entirety.  Like most people, I know the hits but have not heard the whole rock opera.  I also had no interest in the Broadway musical.  So this was a first for me.

My first time seeing The Who was the reunion tour in 2006.  That was a great show and very enjoyable.  I even bought the live CD afterwards.  I know it wasn't the original band but still was well done.

The Tommy show was even better for the mostly middle age crowd.  Using a large video screen behind the band to enhance the story of the deaf, dumb and blind kid.  Images flew across the screen moving in time to the music and morphing as the songs progressed.  Roger's voice was strong and exactly how I wanted to hear him.  What a powerful way to hear Tommy for the first time.

The venue is open air so smoking was allowed.  At one point Roger asked the folks up front to stop smoking.  He said it was affecting his voice and he wanted to give everyone a great show.  He thanked them a little later.  Chalk up a point for having a mature crowd.