@lptomtom I wonder how Greg Lake would have been on bass with The Who on a ful time basis. I say that since it don't look too encouraging for any ELP reunion tours and album anytime soon.
Pete's body has been taken over by the prog-body snatchers. They made him play this space-rock nonsense so he could reclaim his old SG. He must pay even more to get those old P-90's back. Beware of the body snatchers who turn you into a prog!
Zak's kit sounds much more even, modern and compressed, not to mention he uses a high hat! His fills don't hit your ears in anything like the same way that Moon's do- doesn't mean he isn't playing almost as well!Remember on the Tommy album Pete and John had to play a lot of the drm fills on Sparks because Moon was all over the place. These guys are different great rock drummers from different eras. As a Who fan I feel lucky that they have held on to Zak. He works off of Pete incredibly well
Agree, and disagree. I watched these guys on the Quadrophenia tour, and Zak was flawless. Nobody but Keith could have played that show any better. I think Zak is an awesome drummer,and puts his dad to shame, although seems like he is holding back a little at this performance? Simon is one of the best, and your right, he killed on the hall of fame Tommy performance.
This is why Zak Starkey doesn't cut it with The Who. He's an intelligent drummer (like his dad) but he's simply not a powerhouse drummer. It's too bad Simon Phillips declined the permanent job. He and percussionist Jody Linscott were great together during the Tommy anniversary tour and, in particular, on this song. The Who should have continued their work with that entire lineup.
I wish John and Keith were still alive. Zak does ok for Keith but you can sure tell John`s not there. Thank God the Who are still playing though. I love these guys!
I wish John and Keith were still alive. Zak does ok for Keith but you can sure tell John`s not there. Thank God the Who are still playing though. I love these guys!
this lacks the balls!!!
zicostars 4 months ago
majestic work by Townsend. Oh yeah.
RareBird0 9 months ago
sloppy drumming..
GrungeMetalRocker 11 months ago
Too quiet... I prefer the 1989 version (TV broadcast of Tommy live, with guest)
nandou1969 1 year ago
zak is too calculated on this song. that's the problem.
thebigguyconnor 2 years ago
This is my favorite version of Sparks. Purely because of Pete.
bgbutera 2 years ago
Pino Palladino is just too SOFT, where is John's THUNDER gone?
lptomtom 3 years ago 4
Way too soft. Have him turn it up or get someone else.
qdog568 2 years ago
@lptomtom I wonder how Greg Lake would have been on bass with The Who on a ful time basis. I say that since it don't look too encouraging for any ELP reunion tours and album anytime soon.
wmhny 1 year ago
@lptomtom
John Alec Entwistle passed away in 2002 !
ukraininoak 9 months ago
Pete's body has been taken over by the prog-body snatchers. They made him play this space-rock nonsense so he could reclaim his old SG. He must pay even more to get those old P-90's back. Beware of the body snatchers who turn you into a prog!
studiosfo 3 years ago
Tá muito moderninho.
igorac79 3 years ago
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Pete you are progressively getting old... worse... leave that Satriani crap to the fags and stick to re-mastering your old stuff.
corevare 3 years ago
Zak's kit sounds much more even, modern and compressed, not to mention he uses a high hat! His fills don't hit your ears in anything like the same way that Moon's do- doesn't mean he isn't playing almost as well!Remember on the Tommy album Pete and John had to play a lot of the drm fills on Sparks because Moon was all over the place. These guys are different great rock drummers from different eras. As a Who fan I feel lucky that they have held on to Zak. He works off of Pete incredibly well
mercuryman67 3 years ago 2
Agree, and disagree. I watched these guys on the Quadrophenia tour, and Zak was flawless. Nobody but Keith could have played that show any better. I think Zak is an awesome drummer,and puts his dad to shame, although seems like he is holding back a little at this performance? Simon is one of the best, and your right, he killed on the hall of fame Tommy performance.
redriderrulz 3 years ago 2
This is why Zak Starkey doesn't cut it with The Who. He's an intelligent drummer (like his dad) but he's simply not a powerhouse drummer. It's too bad Simon Phillips declined the permanent job. He and percussionist Jody Linscott were great together during the Tommy anniversary tour and, in particular, on this song. The Who should have continued their work with that entire lineup.
bondurango 3 years ago
compared to the version in the 70's this is nothin like it. starkey needs to play more like moon
keithmoon71 4 years ago
the who still rock 40 years after... Amazing
Of course we miss Entwistle and Moon, but everything is till in place...
xplosion777 4 years ago
this is the best jam song that the who play, in my opinion. pure, raw RAWK
buddyrich 4 years ago
I love Simon Phillips. But Zak definteley is the better man for the WHO, closer to Moon.
zebonaut 4 years ago
Something about the settings on my software. I goofed up a little on this one.
mercuryman67 5 years ago
Great performance. Why is the image so narrow?
clashwho 5 years ago
Yeah I miss John's work especially on things like "sparks" where his bass line is definitive WHO.
mercuryman67 5 years ago
I wish John and Keith were still alive. Zak does ok for Keith but you can sure tell John`s not there. Thank God the Who are still playing though. I love these guys!
oberboat 5 years ago
Keith was able to sound like 3 Zaks playing at once.
SimonSaysBMG 5 years ago 5
I wish John and Keith were still alive. Zak does ok for Keith but you can sure tell John`s not there. Thank God the Who are still playing though. I love these guys!
oberboat 5 years ago
THE BIRDMAN!!!! oh yeah=D. This concert ROCKED... I wish I had been there, even though the webcast was almost as cool=D.
palmettopony 5 years ago
Birdman....heh heh. Yeah, Birdman. Dig it!
schmittelt 2 years ago