The Who to Play Super Bowl, Says Another Anonymous Source
Another person unwilling to reveal their name has told another publication that The Who will indeed perform at Super Bowl XLIV, adding to the anticipation of the NFL’s (and the band’s) apparently-pending official announcement.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe Who Calls Super-Bowl Rumors "Pure Speculation"
Due an onslaught of reports that began circulating Thursday, The Who have called rumors of a Super Bowl performance “pure speculation,” in a statement released today.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsWho Frontman Roger Daltrey Hints at Upcoming Rock Band Game
"Music is our last true great freedom," Daltrey says. "They can burn our books, they can burn our paintings, but they can't stop us singing and making music." read more
Found in: Games, NewsRoger Daltrey and Eddie Vedder Duet in Seattle as Who Frontman Tours U.S.
Roger Daltrey, he of once-flowing blond locks and still-soaring voice, was joined onstage by Eddie Vedder, he of once-flannel attire and still-gruff croon, in Seattle Monday night.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsRoger Daltrey Gets Ready for His First Solo Tour Since 1985
Roger Daltrey may be getting older, but he has a plan to keep himself singing on stage as long as possible. His "Use it or Lose it" solo tour begins Oct. 10 in Vancouver, a solo venture that the vocalist believes will help keep his voice "in trim," according to The Who's website.... read more
Found in: Music, News10 Songs I'm Pretty Sure Are About Masturbation
(Above: Judge Reinhold gets busted by Phoebe Cates in Fast Times at Ridgemont High) Masturbation. I remember when that was a dirty word. Back in 6th and 7th grade, nobody—and I mean nobody—would cop to doing that shit. Around then, my friend Chris and I had a conversation that went a little something like this:Chris: You know, I read something in this magazine about how like 90 percent of guys in middle school masturbate.Steve: No way, man. I don't believe it.Chris: Well, that's what it said. But you're right, there's no way. [awkward pause] You don't do that, do you?Steve:... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayThe Definitive All-Time Top 10 Rock 'n' Roll Documentaries List
The art of the rock documentary is a delicate one. A good rockumentary strikes a balance between moving concert footage and revealing backstage confessions, telling a story while illuminating the band's impact on both fans and the cultural zeitgeist. Because they capture a broad swath of culture from such a unique perspective, they are often compelling films, which makes it hard to pick only 10 to call “the best.” Excluding those that are concert films (sorry, Scorcese, but The Last Waltz falls in this category, as well as Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense), here are the definitive top 10 rock... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayA Look Back at the Lows and Highs of 1969
It was, to borrow from an immortal piece of literature, both the best of times and the worst of times. Like the decade it capped, 1969 was a year of great highs... read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesSpin the Black Circle: A Lifetime of Vinyl Obsession
I suspect that most OCD-addled, music-worshipping fans can point to one particular influence—pusher, “The Man,” gateway princess—who enabled their rock ’n’ roll addiction... read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesThe Who's Quadrophenia Premieres Onstage in U.K.
Forget Green Day--the Who were the original masters of the rock opera, and now their classic Mod masterpiece Quadrophenia is heading to the stages of England in just a few weeks.... read more
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