Genre:
Musical / Documentary
Directed
by: Chris Rule
Starring:
Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, Iggy Pop, Robert Plant
Running
time: 120 minutes
To
celebrate The Who’s 50 years of existence in the rock n’ roll world, the two
surviving members, singer Roger Daltrey and guitarist Pete Townshend played a
concert at Hyde Park, in London, England, accompanied by the musicians who join
them on tour these days.
This
celebratory event was recorded for posterity. Before the concert begins, we
hear comments from such legends as Iggy Pop and Robert Plant, who both talk
about the impact that The Who had on them and on music in general. Some younger
musicians also give their thoughts, showing that the band has endured the test
of time quite well and is still recognized as relevant today.
The
two living original members of The Who also share their thoughts about their
legacy, but the bigger emphasis here is put on the music. We see Daltrey and
Townshend at work on stage, and, in spite of the fact that they are both over
70 years old, they can still go. Sure, the voices are used-up and tired a bit,
but rock n’ roll was never made to be pure. The songs are still good today and
all the biggest hits can be heard here. I was a tad disappointed to not hear
Squeeze Box, though I was not really expecting to do so.
The
Who: Live at Hyde Park is a very good rock n’ roll show that fans on the British
band will truly appreciate.
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