funny it takes dultry and townsend to even come close to hendrics sound. I'm not taking away from the talent of the great rock band "the Who" just admitting to the greatness of jimmy.
Who could ever do this like Jimmy! But thats not really the point is it? The emotion of the song and the blues is captured really really good. So talking about guitarbands or not is for morons.... talk about music!
Pete Townshend may not be one of the best guitar players. But he is a DAMN good one, I'd say top 100. Plus he may be the best songwriter next to Dylan. And he can sing a mean tune too.
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its a shame pete townshend isnt half the guitarist Jimi (r.i.p.) was, moon isnt a quarter the drummer Mitch Mitchell (r.i.p.) was, and their bassist doesnt compare either. I like this cover though
@adrianbpj I think entwistle was a far better Bass player then noel was.Don't get me wrong.Im a bigger hendrix fan then I am the who.But entwistle was great.Noel was mediocre.Hendrix played alot of the bass parts on the studio records. thats why noel quit.Billy cox was much better then noel
@Coolconman1Alt- Comparing Entwhistle to Noel Redding is like comparing apples to oranges. Their IS no comparison! Matter of fact, Jimi wasn't sad when he Redding left; he wanted to play more "pop" stuff. Also, while recording "Electric Ladyland", Jimi actually dubbed in the bass himself on a lot of the songs because he didn't like what Noel was doing. Except for the VERY brief "Band of Gypsy's", Mitch Mitchell was ALWAYS there on drums, no matter which incarnation of a band Jimi had assembled.
@adrianbpj "its a shame pete townshend isnt half the guitarist Jimi (r.i.p.) was, moon isnt a quarter the drummer Mitch Mitchell (r.i.p.) was, and their bassist doesnt compare either. I like this cover though"
This was back when Pete could still play guitar somewhat. At the Superbowl his playing reminded me of a teenager who just graduated from Barre chords to doing a little fast/sloppy pentatonics. He still remains a great rock musician though.
Great rock MUSICIAN, yes...great rock GUITARIST, NO...never has been, & never will be.
It's 2010, if he hasn't gotten it by now, he never will...
Take & appreciate Pete for what he is, & not what you want him to be (a guitarist)...he's not a fucking guitarist by any means, he just plays one in The Who.
I find it uncanny that Pete would pick a song that Jimi made famous. I've seen several interviews where he spouts nothing but jealous words about Hendrix. Then again this is the same guy who has said some pretty hateful things about The Who and how much he hated playing in the band. I love his playing/ I hate his interviews and I suppose that he's his own worst enemy. I think the critics take note to more than just the notes being played - they take note to the words being said.
I'm not saying those interviews you are talking about don't exist, but I think you might have misheard, I have heard Townsend offer extremely complementary commentary about Hendrix in numerous interviews I have read, and nothing that I would describe as jealous in any way other than "wow I wish I could play like that."
I think Townsend is one of the most "frank" interviews in rock - particularly in the rock pantheon - and is often misinterpreted as being negative or something as a result.
That's totally correct. He has said many times how much in awe of Jimi when he burst on the London scene -- as of course was Clapton. Also it shouldn't be forgotten that The Who helped Hendrix get his big breakout in England by promoting him on "their" label, Track Records.
It would be nice if everything in the world could be categorised and measured. To certain fans of the Who - Pete "IS" the best lead player-its all subjective, end of story. I can say this - throughout the history of the Who-thats the worst "Do" I have ever seen Pete wear - whats with the mullet???
Pete was so good that expert pro guitarists these days can't even figure out how and why he picked the (unusual) signature chords he uses to play, but he makes them sound GREAT (they say)...
Pete Townshend's playing is easy for even novice players.
He is nowhere near the leagues of the "elites"...he might be a great guitar icon, & rhythm guy...but uh, yeah, he's not by any means an articulate lead guitarist.
Quite an alright rhythm guitarist...but his lead playing is not what it should be to be considered up there with Hendrix, Beck, or Page.
@asmorgan88: Err... actually, I think your attitude is what can create problems with music. People trying too hard to make stuff "difficult" and "interesting", when actually they would do better to make it sound "right". If Townsend had played a technical masterpiece of a solo here, it would have sounded awful. Listen to Yngwei whateverhisnameis cover Red House, it's one of the worst covers I've ever heard. He tries too hard to make it "difficult" and it just doesn't fit at all.
You're right, Townshend trying to play anything technical would sound absolutely horrid.
I stand by my opinion that he is a great songwriter & RHYTHM guitarist...but, he's not a good lead guitarist. You're argument pretty much states that as well...
I don't know why everybody is so emotional over this...
I have no problem admitting my favorite guitarist is a crappy lead guitarist. I have no problem making the claim that he is rock's best rhythm guitarist either.
The Who weren't a guitar band. I don't know why fans try to make it out like they were or something...it's ridiculous.
If I wanted to listen to good guitar work...I WOULD NOT PUT ON THE WHO.
if I wanted to listen to straight up rock & roll...I'd put on The Who.
asmorgan88, if you think Pete Townshend is rock's best rhythm guitarist, then why would you not put on The Who to listen to good guitar work? What, do you think only single note soloing qualifies as good guitar work? You aren't making a lick of sense.
Well, asmorgan88, that shows how little you know about good guitar work. Among the guitarist community, the likes of Eddie Van Halen and Jimi Hendrix are admired even more for their rhythm playing than they are for their lead playing. If you think it's all about the solos, then you're just demonstrating your ignorance.
Yeah, I have. And, a lot of what people think is lead guitar on that album is actually a bunch of riffs, licks, and chords...or rhythm guitar.
Pete's a great rhythm guitarist. But, he's not by any means a good lead guitarist.
There's nothing wrong with that...that's why I like him actually...because he can get so much out of so little.
But you know as well as I do that Pete isn't anywhere near Page, Beck, or Hendrix...that doesn't mean he's a bad guitarist...just a lousy lead guitarist.
No, he's a lousy lead guitarist...there's nothing wrong with that...he's just not a good lead guy. He makes up for it elsewhere. If someone asked me to show them great lead guitar work, I wouldn't fucking have them listen to The Who...and neither would you.
There are a lot of guitarists out there, & I can easily name 50 that are better at the instrument than him...but as a performer, he's one of the best...and as a songwriter, he's certainly one of, if not THE, best.
@asmorgan88 It's all a matter of opinion, anyway. Music is about a feeling, and when Pete plays, I feel it....THE greatest songwriter and performer IMO.
That is a totally ridiculous statement. Go to any list of greatest guitarists all time,and Pete will be in there somewhere. He was #3 on Dave Marsh's Book of Rock Lists, and #50 on Rolling Stones Magazine list. In fact, many people believe he is one of the most under-rated guitarists ever.
If I decided what is good & what is not based on a bunch of lists compiled by rock journalists, I'd be telling you that Kurt Cobain was a great guitarist, and that Queen was a superb hard rock band, & that Hendrix is the be all, end all.
Get fucking real...if Rolling Stone lists him at 50, in reality he's more like 100...there are a lot of guitarists out there, and I can easily name 50 that are better at the instrument than him off the top of my head.
Pete is a great rhythm guitarist, and a very lacking lead guitarist. Therefore, you can't really say he's a good guitarist...because he's very limited in his playing.
I sorta know what you mean, except I think Jimi Hendrix(wether with The Experience or Band Of Gypsys) put out untouchable "guitar work" and awesome Rock N Roll.
But when I listen to The Stones, The Who, Janis Joplin, The Doors, its not about the guitar, its the overall sound.
Not too sure if I understand you...Pete took a lot of Keith Richards & applied it to his playing...so, if you say Pete's great, you have to say Keith is too.
I, however, don't think that Pete or Keith are good guitarists, so it's moot to be talking to me about it.
Ugh..... You know nothing. IF you know anything about music, or at least live shows. Page is proboly one of or the most sloppy live players ever.
And the fact that you think that Pete's playing is easy. You need to be stabbed. Sorry he does not tap for half the solo. Or make the the oh so cool "Shredding" sound. Listen to Live at Leeds. Then say Pete is easy.
I have never heard anything so rediculous. Quite clearly you are not a guitarist, to make such an ignorant comment against one of the greatest guitarists of all time. I can play technically very well, but Townshend's solos always suit the song, something many 'techincal' guitarists simply can't. and through many countless examples, where appropiate Townshend can fucking solo. I agree with what 'lordieuan777' says totally. I am a huge page, hendrix and Beck fan, but Townshend is the man. End.
Maybe I'm too biased...maybe because my uncle is Vice President of the Berklee College of Music, and maybe because my grandfather is Steve Rose, is why I look at a guy like Townshend & say he can't play lead.
Or...perhaps everyone is ignorant as to who is good at their craft.
I'll say it again, Townshend is my favorite guitarist, one of rock's best RHYTHM guitarists, best songwriter of all time...but come on people...the motherfucker cannot play lead guitar.
If anyone who thinks PT can't play lead, go and listen to The Who live back in their heyday, or please post YOUR video of YOU doing better. He's up there with the best in the world.
Why does everyone say Live at Leeds is an example of his "good" live playing?!
I heard that album years ago, & while his rhythm guitar work is top-notch, his solos on that recording are terrible...AND, few & far between...a lot of what people think is a "solo" on that album, is actually just Pete riffing.
and your cousin plays in front of thousands of people, sold, god knows how many copies of records! You sir are jealous, I know it's hard for you to admit it but you want to be just like .ol' Pete here. Live long and prosper mate.
i remember seeing them on this tour in 89. the big deal is that townsend wasn't going to play anything but acoustic to deal with his damaged hearing - and then he comes out and gives an amazing electric solo on this encore.
wow, this is a great version of this song do you know where it was recorded? I saw them on in Toronto this tour, one of the first concerts I ever when to....Townshend played acoustic all night ( hearing problems I guess ) & it was great but I was a bit disappointed because I wanted to see The 'Ooo loud & proud...then they did an encore of this tune & everybody went nuts when he came out with the strat...very powerful stuff thx for posting!
@Millard234 the only problem is that they actually werent that good of friends. jimi actually had a fist fight with pete. But they might have been friends after that.
@musicmaniacmadman Jimi not only had a fist fight with Townsend, he kicked Townsend's sorry butt, set his guitar on fire and called him a honky fool. Following the encounter, Mr. Hendrix was beamed back to a planet in another solar system, much to the astonishment of the Radio EXP announcer.
i painted the leather back on Roger Daltrey's vest .... this is the best picture i have seen of it..really ,it was quite cool..damn the lack of digital recording in the late 80's .thanks for putting the video up..
Like Clapton, Townsend said when he first heard Hendrix, it made him want to give up the guitar. This attempt to cover Jimi almost makes me think he was right.
That's part of the reason why he never returned to Hiwatt amps, I believe.
Also, modern technology has enabled him to get a lower volume on the stage (with his monitors), while still projecting a pretty high volume onto the audience.
Aha, see the bandage on Pete's right hand? This was shortly after the incident where in mid-windmill, Pete impaled his hand on his whammy bar. The friggin' bar went right through his hand! I don't think Pete even missed any shows over it though.
I guess it doesn't have to be sharp when you are swinging your arm as fast as he does. Shortly after the "incident," Pete appeared on David Letterman and did a solo acoustic version of Pinball Wizard with the bandage on his hand. You can find the clip on youtube.
why is pete underratedß by whom? by the daft masses? maybe . but not by the connaisseurs of real music, never been and never will be underrated by them!!!
I seen this tour.not this show I dont think.I seen them at alpine valley in east troy wisconsin.was the best concert ive seen so far.daltry still had a lot of power behind his vocals then.what i didnt like about the show is that.most of the show pete townshend played an acoustic guitar.the sound was great though.they were so lound that i felt my hair and the skin on my forehead move.yet the sound was inpeckable.alot of bands when they play real loud the sound suffers.not the who, it was great
Classic Townshend. Some spine chilling licks. He can do just about any style of play with a guitar. Most guitarists are very one dimensional. I was at the 89 show in Philly. Townshend's hearing was on the rocks, he just played a plugged in acoustic most of the tour, but brought out the electric for this song. It was the highlight of the show for me.
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Maybe, The Who will put this on the new album they are recording. According to Rolling Stone it is all old blues based songs. Maybe(Hopefully) this will make the cut
I believe this was at RFK stadium in DC. I was at this show and wish you could post more of it because I don't remember much. Just a frickin long time ago already.
Anyway I may be a dunce but I can't watch and respect a guitarist who downloads child porn and gets away with it!! I guess one of the privileges of being a star? Would any of us got away with it in the name of research?
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Anyway I may be a dunce but I can't watch and respect a guitarist who downloads child porn and gets away with it!! I guess one of the privileges of being a star? Would any of us got away with it in the name of research?"
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Colin seems to be one of these dunces who confuses the magnificence of a well-structured guitar solo with the difficulty of playing it.
Speed on the guitar usually equals lack of soul and originality. As Townshend put himelf of the shredders, "their hands move faster than their brains".
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Cache1945, it's my opinion based on 35 years of playing and seeing many talented palyers who wip the floor with our Pete. I can't see te relevance of listing your guitars, does that make your opinion more valid than mine. Btw I own two PRS's, a Masterbuilt Strat, Martin D45 and Mesa Boogie.
Steve Lukather. Had to do a Google. TOTO?!?!!?!? You went to or OWN TOTO albums?!?!?! You can put a Ferrarri engine in a Fiero, but I aint gonna go for a ride, thank you very much. TOTO: What was wrong with 70's "rock".
No one "wipes the floor" with Pete Townshend when it comes to live rock guitar. He's one of the very best in the business. You can keep your heroes of technical wankery. I'll take the visceral rock power of Pete Townshend over them any day.
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Cache1945, it's my opinion based on 35 years of playing and seeing many talented palyers who wip the floor with our Pete. I can't see te relevance of listing your guitars, does that make your opinion more valid than mine. Btw I own two PRS's, a msaterbuilt Start, Martin D45 and Mesa Boogie.
Pete doesn't need to do this kind of complex and hiper-ultra-fast solos with a huge amout of notes. With his compositions he does the best. Long live Pete!
Just cause Townshend doesnt normally shred, hes still a great rock guitarist - written dozens of brilliant riffs, AND pioneered the windmill for gods sake
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I don't think there is any guitar players here if you think that Pete Townsend's playing is magnificent, that solo could be done by any Intermediate player. If you want great guitar playing listen to the likes of Gary Moore, Steve lukather, Bireli Lagrene.
That's an arrogant statement Colin. I play a customized strat, Gibson Les Paul, Epiphone 335, and a Yamaha 12 string acoustic. Your comment is just an opinion. Townshend's guitar playing ability is perfect for The Who. He will never be confused with Clapton, Hendrix, or even Gary Moore, but he is a true original and there is something to be said for that.
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I don't think there is any guiatr players here if you think that Pete Townsend's playing is maginficent, that solo could be doen by any Intermediate player. If you want great guitar playing listen to the likes of Gary Moore, Steve lukather, Bireli Lagrene.
intermediate player. If you want great guitar playing listen to the likes of Gary Moore, Steve lukather, Bireli Lagrene.
Sounds great ....
RockJim72 4 months ago
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Have to check out Deep Purple s version.
oberfour1 6 months ago
Cool! Roger's playing guitar! I forgot he started doing that again in the 80s after having stopped in 1963.
GuyWithNoName67 8 months ago
VELIKAYA VESH...
edmondo46 9 months ago
The Who covering a Jimi song, fantastic!
PBANDSNOW 10 months ago 2
I waas at this gig in Tacoma WA, Pete injured his hand doing his wind mill swings on Won't get fooled and had to go to the hospital ER
supsailor1885 11 months ago
funny it takes dultry and townsend to even come close to hendrics sound. I'm not taking away from the talent of the great rock band "the Who" just admitting to the greatness of jimmy.
rsestoner 1 year ago
Who could ever do this like Jimmy! But thats not really the point is it? The emotion of the song and the blues is captured really really good. So talking about guitarbands or not is for morons.... talk about music!
SchnelleHeinz 1 year ago
Great, classic sounds from awesome guys. Watch out for BRANDON JAROD. Playing hey joe, just as great!
11181001 1 year ago
Thanks for uploading this. The original wasn't Jimi Hendrix (admirable job on
it tho!) but a 60s band called the Leaves. Ck. it out here - sounds more psycholdelic
than other versions too.
wjv4me 1 year ago
what are they doing??????????
Waitingforriki 1 year ago
Обалдеть!
namedMayDay 1 year ago
Pete Townshend may not be one of the best guitar players. But he is a DAMN good one, I'd say top 100. Plus he may be the best songwriter next to Dylan. And he can sing a mean tune too.
RayManzarekGod 1 year ago
I like The Who and I like the song Hey Joe But I think that's a bad version (mostly at the beginning)
ploermel56490 1 year ago
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its a shame pete townshend isnt half the guitarist Jimi (r.i.p.) was, moon isnt a quarter the drummer Mitch Mitchell (r.i.p.) was, and their bassist doesnt compare either. I like this cover though
adrianbpj 1 year ago
@adrianbpj I think entwistle was a far better Bass player then noel was.Don't get me wrong.Im a bigger hendrix fan then I am the who.But entwistle was great.Noel was mediocre.Hendrix played alot of the bass parts on the studio records. thats why noel quit.Billy cox was much better then noel
smithdsmit 1 year ago 3
@smithdsmit Noel is not a bad bassist. Yeah, John is 1000 times better... but Noel's playing in 'Hey Joe' and 'Wait Until Tomorrow' is pretty good.
GuyWithNoName67 8 months ago
@adrianbpj John Entwistle is quite possibly one of the greatest bassists ever... Noel Redding was really nothing special.
Coolconman1Alt 1 year ago
@Coolconman1Alt- Comparing Entwhistle to Noel Redding is like comparing apples to oranges. Their IS no comparison! Matter of fact, Jimi wasn't sad when he Redding left; he wanted to play more "pop" stuff. Also, while recording "Electric Ladyland", Jimi actually dubbed in the bass himself on a lot of the songs because he didn't like what Noel was doing. Except for the VERY brief "Band of Gypsy's", Mitch Mitchell was ALWAYS there on drums, no matter which incarnation of a band Jimi had assembled.
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@adrianbpj "its a shame pete townshend isnt half the guitarist Jimi (r.i.p.) was, moon isnt a quarter the drummer Mitch Mitchell (r.i.p.) was, and their bassist doesnt compare either. I like this cover though"
None of that made sense.
GuyWithNoName67 8 months ago
i broke wind when i heard this ; )
goonchistaw 1 year ago
Type in The who my wife at Camden. Listen to his lead playing, it is outstanding.
mousefloor1 1 year ago
This was back when Pete could still play guitar somewhat. At the Superbowl his playing reminded me of a teenager who just graduated from Barre chords to doing a little fast/sloppy pentatonics. He still remains a great rock musician though.
ReinhardtHendrix 1 year ago
Great rock MUSICIAN, yes...great rock GUITARIST, NO...never has been, & never will be.
It's 2010, if he hasn't gotten it by now, he never will...
Take & appreciate Pete for what he is, & not what you want him to be (a guitarist)...he's not a fucking guitarist by any means, he just plays one in The Who.
m0dsar3us 1 year ago
@m0dsar3us You're just a jealous idiot. Pete is an iconic rock legend and has affected millions and millions of peoples' lives....
dersh65 1 year ago 2
woah roger daltery is playing guitar!
justiniscoolohyea 1 year ago
I find it uncanny that Pete would pick a song that Jimi made famous. I've seen several interviews where he spouts nothing but jealous words about Hendrix. Then again this is the same guy who has said some pretty hateful things about The Who and how much he hated playing in the band. I love his playing/ I hate his interviews and I suppose that he's his own worst enemy. I think the critics take note to more than just the notes being played - they take note to the words being said.
dulcimerz2drumstix 1 year ago
I'm not saying those interviews you are talking about don't exist, but I think you might have misheard, I have heard Townsend offer extremely complementary commentary about Hendrix in numerous interviews I have read, and nothing that I would describe as jealous in any way other than "wow I wish I could play like that."
I think Townsend is one of the most "frank" interviews in rock - particularly in the rock pantheon - and is often misinterpreted as being negative or something as a result.
nlandess 1 year ago
That's totally correct. He has said many times how much in awe of Jimi when he burst on the London scene -- as of course was Clapton. Also it shouldn't be forgotten that The Who helped Hendrix get his big breakout in England by promoting him on "their" label, Track Records.
jackgintfan 1 year ago
It would be nice if everything in the world could be categorised and measured. To certain fans of the Who - Pete "IS" the best lead player-its all subjective, end of story. I can say this - throughout the history of the Who-thats the worst "Do" I have ever seen Pete wear - whats with the mullet???
raindogred 1 year ago
Pete was so good that expert pro guitarists these days can't even figure out how and why he picked the (unusual) signature chords he uses to play, but he makes them sound GREAT (they say)...
Pete is the guitarist's guitarist
astronomius 2 years ago
fuck anyone who doesn't like townsend, enough said.
heavymetalgary 2 years ago
Well, fuck you, you spelled his name wrong, fanboy.
asmorgan88 2 years ago
@asmorgan88 "It might fit the song, and sound cool." Isnt that all that matters?
lololiet 2 years ago
@lololiet
We're talking about technique and difficulty...no.
asmorgan88 2 years ago
I feel sorry for you that you think playing that is "technical" or "difficult" is what qualifies as "good." You don't know a damn thing about music.
clashwho 2 years ago 5
I should have "elite".
Pete Townshend's playing is easy for even novice players.
He is nowhere near the leagues of the "elites"...he might be a great guitar icon, & rhythm guy...but uh, yeah, he's not by any means an articulate lead guitarist.
Quite an alright rhythm guitarist...but his lead playing is not what it should be to be considered up there with Hendrix, Beck, or Page.
asmorgan88 2 years ago
@asmorgan88: Err... actually, I think your attitude is what can create problems with music. People trying too hard to make stuff "difficult" and "interesting", when actually they would do better to make it sound "right". If Townsend had played a technical masterpiece of a solo here, it would have sounded awful. Listen to Yngwei whateverhisnameis cover Red House, it's one of the worst covers I've ever heard. He tries too hard to make it "difficult" and it just doesn't fit at all.
My $0.02.
lordieuan777 2 years ago 2
@lordieuan777
You're right, Townshend trying to play anything technical would sound absolutely horrid.
I stand by my opinion that he is a great songwriter & RHYTHM guitarist...but, he's not a good lead guitarist. You're argument pretty much states that as well...
asmorgan88 2 years ago
your so right townshend and keith richards are some of the BEST RHYTHEM
PLAYERS EVER pete had some moments on live at leeds but he never could match it again
mykmmc 2 years ago
Finally.
I don't know why everybody is so emotional over this...
I have no problem admitting my favorite guitarist is a crappy lead guitarist. I have no problem making the claim that he is rock's best rhythm guitarist either.
The Who weren't a guitar band. I don't know why fans try to make it out like they were or something...it's ridiculous.
If I wanted to listen to good guitar work...I WOULD NOT PUT ON THE WHO.
if I wanted to listen to straight up rock & roll...I'd put on The Who.
asmorgan88 2 years ago
asmorgan88, if you think Pete Townshend is rock's best rhythm guitarist, then why would you not put on The Who to listen to good guitar work? What, do you think only single note soloing qualifies as good guitar work? You aren't making a lick of sense.
clashwho 2 years ago 2
@clashwho
If I wanted to listen to "guitar work" I wouldn't listen to a rhythm guitarist.
I would listen to someone who is a good lead player.
asmorgan88 2 years ago
Well, asmorgan88, that shows how little you know about good guitar work. Among the guitarist community, the likes of Eddie Van Halen and Jimi Hendrix are admired even more for their rhythm playing than they are for their lead playing. If you think it's all about the solos, then you're just demonstrating your ignorance.
clashwho 2 years ago 10
What you're not considering is that a "good guitarist" is good in several different areas...
Townshend is a great rhythm guitarist.
Not a good lead guitarist.
Therefore, he's not a great guitarist.
Great rhythm guitarist...just not an ALL AROUND good guitarist.
asmorgan88 2 years ago
@asmorgan88 Not a great lead guitarist???? Have you ever listened to Live at Leeds in it's entirety?
dersh65 1 year ago
Yeah, I have. And, a lot of what people think is lead guitar on that album is actually a bunch of riffs, licks, and chords...or rhythm guitar.
Pete's a great rhythm guitarist. But, he's not by any means a good lead guitarist.
There's nothing wrong with that...that's why I like him actually...because he can get so much out of so little.
But you know as well as I do that Pete isn't anywhere near Page, Beck, or Hendrix...that doesn't mean he's a bad guitarist...just a lousy lead guitarist.
asmorgan88 1 year ago
@asmorgan88 You may be right about that, but overall....guitarist, performer, songwriter....Pete has them all beat.
dersh65 1 year ago
@dersh65 By the way.....lousy lead guitarist....not true. You know that's a fact. And as a songwriter.....no one beats Pete!! Pete can't be beat!!
dersh65 1 year ago
@dersh65
No, he's a lousy lead guitarist...there's nothing wrong with that...he's just not a good lead guy. He makes up for it elsewhere. If someone asked me to show them great lead guitar work, I wouldn't fucking have them listen to The Who...and neither would you.
There are a lot of guitarists out there, & I can easily name 50 that are better at the instrument than him...but as a performer, he's one of the best...and as a songwriter, he's certainly one of, if not THE, best.
asmorgan88 1 year ago
@asmorgan88 It's all a matter of opinion, anyway. Music is about a feeling, and when Pete plays, I feel it....THE greatest songwriter and performer IMO.
dersh65 1 year ago
Right, but we're talking about guitar playing...and he's not a great guitarist...great songwriter & performer, sure...but he's not a good guitarist.
m0dsar3us 1 year ago
That is a totally ridiculous statement. Go to any list of greatest guitarists all time,and Pete will be in there somewhere. He was #3 on Dave Marsh's Book of Rock Lists, and #50 on Rolling Stones Magazine list. In fact, many people believe he is one of the most under-rated guitarists ever.
dersh65 1 year ago
If I decided what is good & what is not based on a bunch of lists compiled by rock journalists, I'd be telling you that Kurt Cobain was a great guitarist, and that Queen was a superb hard rock band, & that Hendrix is the be all, end all.
Get fucking real...if Rolling Stone lists him at 50, in reality he's more like 100...there are a lot of guitarists out there, and I can easily name 50 that are better at the instrument than him off the top of my head.
Form your own opinion, fuckstick.
m0dsar3us 1 year ago
@m0dsar3us That is my opinion, jackass....as well as the opinion of many millions.....
dersh65 1 year ago
asmorgan88 is right.
Pete is a great rhythm guitarist, and a very lacking lead guitarist. Therefore, you can't really say he's a good guitarist...because he's very limited in his playing.
m0dsar3us 1 year ago
@m0dsar3us Anyone who thinks Pete is not a great guitarist, listen to the complete Live at Leeds. It makes the hair on my arms stand up.
dersh65 1 year ago
Well, I'd have to agree that Live at Leeds was definitely Pete's most aggressive, creative playing.
ReinhardtHendrix 1 year ago 2
@ReinhardtHendrix Live at Leeds.....epic!!! To this day, one of the greatest live alums of all time.
dersh65 1 year ago 2
@asmorgan88 sound is more important than technicality
ixcreme 1 year ago
@asmorgan88
I sorta know what you mean, except I think Jimi Hendrix(wether with The Experience or Band Of Gypsys) put out untouchable "guitar work" and awesome Rock N Roll.
But when I listen to The Stones, The Who, Janis Joplin, The Doors, its not about the guitar, its the overall sound.
MusicalRelease 1 year ago
@asmorgan88 best rhythm guitarist. Keith Richards, quiet unbelievable.
blobbym 1 year ago
@blobbym
Not too sure if I understand you...Pete took a lot of Keith Richards & applied it to his playing...so, if you say Pete's great, you have to say Keith is too.
I, however, don't think that Pete or Keith are good guitarists, so it's moot to be talking to me about it.
asmorgan88 1 year ago
Ugh..... You know nothing. IF you know anything about music, or at least live shows. Page is proboly one of or the most sloppy live players ever.
And the fact that you think that Pete's playing is easy. You need to be stabbed. Sorry he does not tap for half the solo. Or make the the oh so cool "Shredding" sound. Listen to Live at Leeds. Then say Pete is easy.
iDOODLEPOP 2 years ago
@iDOODLEPOP
If you think "Live at Leeds" is a good representation of lead guitar playing...well, then I cannot possibly have an educated discussion with you...
asmorgan88 2 years ago
I have never heard anything so rediculous. Quite clearly you are not a guitarist, to make such an ignorant comment against one of the greatest guitarists of all time. I can play technically very well, but Townshend's solos always suit the song, something many 'techincal' guitarists simply can't. and through many countless examples, where appropiate Townshend can fucking solo. I agree with what 'lordieuan777' says totally. I am a huge page, hendrix and Beck fan, but Townshend is the man. End.
mousefloor1 2 years ago
Maybe I'm too biased...maybe because my uncle is Vice President of the Berklee College of Music, and maybe because my grandfather is Steve Rose, is why I look at a guy like Townshend & say he can't play lead.
Or...perhaps everyone is ignorant as to who is good at their craft.
I'll say it again, Townshend is my favorite guitarist, one of rock's best RHYTHM guitarists, best songwriter of all time...but come on people...the motherfucker cannot play lead guitar.
asmorgan88 2 years ago
@clashwho
Well, when talking of a GUITARIST, yes, technicality & difficulty have a lot to do with it.
Townshend is a great musician...no doubt...but he's not as good of a guitarist as the "elites".
My comment has to do with him being a lousy guitarist...not a lousy musician.
For the fucking record, he's my favorite guitarist, fanboy.
asmorgan88 2 years ago
more to music than technicality
magicalbilly 2 years ago
If anyone who thinks PT can't play lead, go and listen to The Who live back in their heyday, or please post YOUR video of YOU doing better. He's up there with the best in the world.
whonut 2 years ago 2
You're so full of crap, you squeak. I know good playing when I hear it, and this is good stuff.
Call me back when you score a platinum, K? Until then, can it.
HaystackCaldoon 2 years ago 3
you're an idiot. go to the library and check out an album called Live at Leeds.
unabonger777 2 years ago 3
@unabonger777
Why does everyone say Live at Leeds is an example of his "good" live playing?!
I heard that album years ago, & while his rhythm guitar work is top-notch, his solos on that recording are terrible...AND, few & far between...a lot of what people think is a "solo" on that album, is actually just Pete riffing.
Great rhythm guitarist, terrible lead guitarist.
asmorgan88 2 years ago
You have no taste in music asmorgan88...LOL
kingkull0423 2 years ago
and your cousin plays in front of thousands of people, sold, god knows how many copies of records! You sir are jealous, I know it's hard for you to admit it but you want to be just like .ol' Pete here. Live long and prosper mate.
Cowri 2 years ago
Hhahahahaha
asmorgan88 2 years ago
p.s. this was after he had put a whammy bar through his hand doing some windmills on this tour - see the bandage on his hand.
mattaki 2 years ago
i remember seeing them on this tour in 89. the big deal is that townsend wasn't going to play anything but acoustic to deal with his damaged hearing - and then he comes out and gives an amazing electric solo on this encore.
mattaki 2 years ago 3
@mattaki hearing is a big thing in our industry wear ear plugs when the meter starts hitting 130+db.
sirlonghair 2 years ago
so you can do better? lemme guess you taught jimmy page how to play too
DKJ999 2 years ago 3
wow, this is a great version of this song do you know where it was recorded? I saw them on in Toronto this tour, one of the first concerts I ever when to....Townshend played acoustic all night ( hearing problems I guess ) & it was great but I was a bit disappointed because I wanted to see The 'Ooo loud & proud...then they did an encore of this tune & everybody went nuts when he came out with the strat...very powerful stuff thx for posting!
grogcaveman 2 years ago
Spettacolo! I love The Who! Always on the top of everything!
ROBYLIO 2 years ago
Great Job Pete
CCRtour1 2 years ago 4
Townshend's a beast
JDtheINFINITE 2 years ago 4
This Is Why Rock'N'Roll is Great! Musicians Honoring their Friends by Jamming to their Songs... Jimi Lives On! Thanks to The Who
Millard234 2 years ago 24
@Millard234 the only problem is that they actually werent that good of friends. jimi actually had a fist fight with pete. But they might have been friends after that.
musicmaniacmadman 1 year ago
@musicmaniacmadman Jimi not only had a fist fight with Townsend, he kicked Townsend's sorry butt, set his guitar on fire and called him a honky fool. Following the encounter, Mr. Hendrix was beamed back to a planet in another solar system, much to the astonishment of the Radio EXP announcer.
NunzOnDrugs 11 months ago
I love the Who but they should have left this song with Jimi.
lewars1912 2 years ago
i'm with you, although Roger's vocals were fantastic
p58lp 2 years ago
But it wasn't Jimi's song, his version was a cover too.
And I'm sure jimi is happy wherever he is that people are still playing his music rather than just listening to it from an mp3 player.
david181993 2 years ago 21
@david181993 The original one belongs to "The Leaves".
Maluquitozito 10 months ago
@Maluquitozito Actually the song was written by Billy Roberts, then covered in '65 by The Leaves.
christalmann 9 months ago
@david181993 its the leaves
Wilfred45 8 months ago
to hot to handle
kliartufo 2 years ago 3
i painted the leather back on Roger Daltrey's vest .... this is the best picture i have seen of it..really ,it was quite cool..damn the lack of digital recording in the late 80's .thanks for putting the video up..
tacoastaire 2 years ago 3
That was quite an honour... were you touring with them? I saw them in the Dallas show in that tour, and I do recall the vest.
kuiperobject 2 years ago
entwistle's fingers are unreal O.o
kittenaria86 2 years ago 7
since no one else seems to notice ;P
kittenaria86 2 years ago
The Way Townshend moves the guitar while playing the solo makes it seem that the guitar is talking or telling a story instead of just being played
x0001234567 2 years ago 5
This is a cover of the Leaves song, they did it before Jimi.
corvus13 2 years ago
Greatest cover I've heard so far..
KyVe1 2 years ago
of course, but theyre still covering the hendrix version, since they mentioned it in the beginning......
Askmeaanything 2 years ago
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Like Clapton, Townsend said when he first heard Hendrix, it made him want to give up the guitar. This attempt to cover Jimi almost makes me think he was right.
etsneroj 3 years ago
. . . u obviously have no sense
I mean, this is a GREAT performance.
AMAZING solo.
no, not as good as hendrix, but I mean, a little respect - and you definatly cant deny that it IS a good solo here
slotwinski1414 2 years ago
yeah but townshend is practically a rythm guitar player not much of a lead guitar player. he did pretty good on this solo though. sounded good.
sandmn289 2 years ago
etsneroj, save your lame posts for the Britney Spears' and Madonna's of the world, or whatever else windbags like you are qualified to comment on.
And it's Townshend not Townsend, dumbass!
dchuk 2 years ago
the quality i mean
Cincinnatianer 3 years ago
that sounded horrible
Cincinnatianer 3 years ago
wow- they rocked that so hard... pete never ceases to be absolutely amazing.
jkadlec1447 3 years ago 3
omg best tribute i've seen so far... and i thought no one could do nearly as good as the Boss. Glad that The Who allways made quality music
pie4peace 3 years ago 3
hey man check the band of joys hey joe tribute its pretty good !
converter877 3 years ago 2
"This was shortly after the incident where in mid-windmill, Pete impaled his hand on his whammy bar. "
Yep, either Pete's was loaded up on pain killers, or he has an incredible tolerance for pain. Because playing like that would be excruciating.
EuchridEucrow1 3 years ago 2
I have seen many live films of The Who where Pete's hands are bleeding from playing so hard and windmilling. Unbelievable.
KevyNova 3 years ago 3
and he doesn't stop, he gets a small cut but keeps fuckin going and inevitable drips blood all over. maybe thats why he used to use the red SG
Anticrombie918 3 years ago 4
Wasn't there also an issue with his hearing at the time that made it necessary for him to play mostly acoustic on that tour?
aseligman60659 2 years ago
I think there still is.
That's part of the reason why he never returned to Hiwatt amps, I believe.
Also, modern technology has enabled him to get a lower volume on the stage (with his monitors), while still projecting a pretty high volume onto the audience.
EuchridEucrow1 2 years ago
Aha, see the bandage on Pete's right hand? This was shortly after the incident where in mid-windmill, Pete impaled his hand on his whammy bar. The friggin' bar went right through his hand! I don't think Pete even missed any shows over it though.
KevyNova 3 years ago
wow, i didnt know that. that must HURT!! that almost doesn't even sound possible, because its not even close to being sharp.
guitaraddict73 3 years ago
I guess it doesn't have to be sharp when you are swinging your arm as fast as he does. Shortly after the "incident," Pete appeared on David Letterman and did a solo acoustic version of Pinball Wizard with the bandage on his hand. You can find the clip on youtube.
KevyNova 3 years ago 2
i r cant hear guitar at beginning lol great purformnce
MrHoggins 3 years ago
This is quality music!
jimhenriksen 3 years ago
My problem with listening to/watching The Who is this: after I listen to The Who, nothing else seems to rock hard enough.
pininfrna 3 years ago 2
why is pete underratedß by whom? by the daft masses? maybe . but not by the connaisseurs of real music, never been and never will be underrated by them!!!
buchananstreet 3 years ago 3
Pete is very underrated in my opinion.
BOTFA111 3 years ago
underrated? as what? he is known as one of the most influential and talented songwriters/guitar players of his era.
erk7xl 3 years ago 2
Pete Townshend was the one who made people started liking guitarists... The guitar... he started it all for the guitar era...
LinkBulletBill 3 years ago
pete is rated very highly in the guitarworld man
electricvibe5 3 years ago
LOVE! *____*
ps. quoto Taz91!
themodcoffee 3 years ago
Mostruoso...Il pezzo che più in assoluto mi ha fatto iniziare ad amare il rock fatto dalla mia band preferita!!! NO WORDS...
Taz91Moon 3 years ago
I seen this tour.not this show I dont think.I seen them at alpine valley in east troy wisconsin.was the best concert ive seen so far.daltry still had a lot of power behind his vocals then.what i didnt like about the show is that.most of the show pete townshend played an acoustic guitar.the sound was great though.they were so lound that i felt my hair and the skin on my forehead move.yet the sound was inpeckable.alot of bands when they play real loud the sound suffers.not the who, it was great
smithdsmit 3 years ago
Kinda a blusier version. Pete definately has the "Jimi" vibes going
gocanesBBAA 3 years ago
I remember them doing this at Giants Stadium & at Radio City Music Hall for the 'Tommy' show. I was 19 at the time and was at both.
stevedrums 3 years ago
where is this?
booy44 3 years ago
Classic Townshend. Some spine chilling licks. He can do just about any style of play with a guitar. Most guitarists are very one dimensional. I was at the 89 show in Philly. Townshend's hearing was on the rocks, he just played a plugged in acoustic most of the tour, but brought out the electric for this song. It was the highlight of the show for me.
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btrjr007 3 years ago
Good LORD what a band!!! Take Hey Joe and rip it a new one. Just can't say enough about these guys!
I kinda was thinkin I wished the sound was better, but it didn't matter. I guess that's great rock for ya. Ya just FEEL it...
mcul2112 3 years ago
can u imagine keith doing the drums on this song?? he would go crazy
bankruptfilly 3 years ago
been following the who for 44 years now...this is rare video.
houndz11 3 years ago
this is AWESOME
ManiacDrummer1212 3 years ago 2
My ass, The Who are greatest live. This is a tribute to their dead friend. Its not even by Hendrix anyway
thewho6507 3 years ago 3
Maybe, The Who will put this on the new album they are recording. According to Rolling Stone it is all old blues based songs. Maybe(Hopefully) this will make the cut
thewho6507 3 years ago
I have a bootleg with this on it, but it says Oakland??
whonut 3 years ago
The Who are the greatest Live Rock band of all time. Nobody can touch them.
whonut 3 years ago 2
I believe this was at RFK stadium in DC. I was at this show and wish you could post more of it because I don't remember much. Just a frickin long time ago already.
modesteinissey 3 years ago
I am a HUGE fan of The Who and Pete Townshend, but I haven't liked his tone at all since he stopped playing Gibson guitars.
kfyten 3 years ago
Yeah, if this were in better quality it'd be better, but this might just be some of the best things in my universe fused together in one.
bassandsox 3 years ago
I love Daltrey's vocals here!
kanemura93 3 years ago
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Anyway I may be a dunce but I can't watch and respect a guitarist who downloads child porn and gets away with it!! I guess one of the privileges of being a star? Would any of us got away with it in the name of research?
ColinPRS 3 years ago
leave now.
jerkoff.
AirGuitarChampion 3 years ago
Why so angry?
Bydand22 3 years ago
because that was a low blow.
AirGuitarChampion 3 years ago
Sorry, didn't see the 'low blow' it isn't on the screen. What was said?
Bydand22 3 years ago
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"ColinPRS (3 months ago)
Anyway I may be a dunce but I can't watch and respect a guitarist who downloads child porn and gets away with it!! I guess one of the privileges of being a star? Would any of us got away with it in the name of research?"
hes right, hes a dunce.
AirGuitarChampion 3 years ago
and invented the marshall stack with entwistle. and one of the first to really take advantage of guitar feedback. the list goes on and on...
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fertigerfisch 4 years ago
Colin seems to be one of these dunces who confuses the magnificence of a well-structured guitar solo with the difficulty of playing it.
Speed on the guitar usually equals lack of soul and originality. As Townshend put himelf of the shredders, "their hands move faster than their brains".
EuchridEucrow1 4 years ago
Whoa. Big medicine. That Who version = no joke.
thoughtdriver 4 years ago
The "better" Townshend gets on guitar, the less inspired it sounds...
quadr0phenic515 4 years ago
where did you get this video? is there a higher quality audio of this?
samuelheide 4 years ago
There are a bunch of pretty good bootlegs from the '89 tour that contain this song. Dunno if it's this exact performance, though.
kungfujoe 4 years ago
do you know where i could find one?
samuelheide 4 years ago
does it gat any better than the who covering jimi hendrix? i submit that it does not.
derbesy3 4 years ago 3
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Cache1945, it's my opinion based on 35 years of playing and seeing many talented palyers who wip the floor with our Pete. I can't see te relevance of listing your guitars, does that make your opinion more valid than mine. Btw I own two PRS's, a Masterbuilt Strat, Martin D45 and Mesa Boogie.
ColinPRS 4 years ago
Steve Lukather. Had to do a Google. TOTO?!?!!?!? You went to or OWN TOTO albums?!?!?! You can put a Ferrarri engine in a Fiero, but I aint gonna go for a ride, thank you very much. TOTO: What was wrong with 70's "rock".
ttraynor1 4 years ago
No one "wipes the floor" with Pete Townshend when it comes to live rock guitar. He's one of the very best in the business. You can keep your heroes of technical wankery. I'll take the visceral rock power of Pete Townshend over them any day.
clashwho 4 years ago
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Cache1945, it's my opinion based on 35 years of playing and seeing many talented palyers who wip the floor with our Pete. I can't see te relevance of listing your guitars, does that make your opinion more valid than mine. Btw I own two PRS's, a msaterbuilt Start, Martin D45 and Mesa Boogie.
ColinPRS 4 years ago
wasn't this the same show thats on the Tommy and Quadrophenia Live double disk?
DEADHAWK076 4 years ago
Went to see them on this tour when they played the NEC in Birmingham
kalamikid 4 years ago
Pete doesn't need to do this kind of complex and hiper-ultra-fast solos with a huge amout of notes. With his compositions he does the best. Long live Pete!
ricars01 4 years ago
Just cause Townshend doesnt normally shred, hes still a great rock guitarist - written dozens of brilliant riffs, AND pioneered the windmill for gods sake
jo5ef 4 years ago
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I don't think there is any guitar players here if you think that Pete Townsend's playing is magnificent, that solo could be done by any Intermediate player. If you want great guitar playing listen to the likes of Gary Moore, Steve lukather, Bireli Lagrene.
ColinPRS 4 years ago
That's an arrogant statement Colin. I play a customized strat, Gibson Les Paul, Epiphone 335, and a Yamaha 12 string acoustic. Your comment is just an opinion. Townshend's guitar playing ability is perfect for The Who. He will never be confused with Clapton, Hendrix, or even Gary Moore, but he is a true original and there is something to be said for that.
cachecache1945 4 years ago 2
fuck that.
derbesy3 4 years ago
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I don't think there is any guiatr players here if you think that Pete Townsend's playing is maginficent, that solo could be doen by any Intermediate player. If you want great guitar playing listen to the likes of Gary Moore, Steve lukather, Bireli Lagrene.
intermediate player. If you want great guitar playing listen to the likes of Gary Moore, Steve lukather, Bireli Lagrene.
ColinPRS 4 years ago
From another guitarist, I'll take Pete's phrasing and attack over your candidates any day.
12stringsforme 3 years ago 2