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The Who Hits Classical High Note with Eco-Friendly Vinyl Release at Eden Project
The Who, the iconic band, prepares to unveil a live album capturing their July 2023 orchestral performance at the Eden Project. Featuring the Heart of England Philharmonic Orchestra, this release will hit the shelves on May 29 with several formats available, including a limited 3LP edition on recycled vinyl.
This 24-track extravaganza offers a symphonic twist on their classics like 'Pinball Wizard' and 'Baba O’Riley'. Amidst musical farewells, Pete Townshend ponders the band's future, hinting at the complexities behind another potential album.
Daltrey Ducks Starkey Apology, Declares Only Two Real Members of The Who
Roger Daltrey accuses Zak Starkey of “character assassination” following Starkey's dismissal from The Who. Tensions surface after a backstage communication misfire during the Royal Albert Hall gigs, with Daltrey claiming he couldn’t hear the bass drum amid overwhelming sub-bass, leading to friction with the drummer.
Starkey recounts being asked to apologize for a mistake and later sarcastically complying using a duck character in a video. Though once reinstated, he claims he was quickly fired again. Daltrey insists only he and Townshend are “The Who”—the others, mere session players.
