Amazing Journey: The Who tribute supergroup

[GrungeMetalRocker]

Billy Sheehan should be the new Bassist for The Who Pino sucks!

[chimptor50]

Gilbert, Portnoy and Co. Are keeping this great music alive just like their other side projects, Yellow Matter Custard (Fantastic Beatles Tribute), Hammer Of The Gods (Led Zeppelin Tribute), Sigmund And The Sea Monster (Rush Tribute) and this band. Their love of this music shows all current talentless noise makers that musicianship is key and songwriting is essential to creating something great and timeless. Thank you boys!

[babbleon12]

Who could possibly have a complaint about this? Who fans don't come bigger than me, and there's nothing wrong with knowing what all four guys did: that the Who was more than the sum of their parts, they were a magic alchemy. These three musicians are all technically better than the Who, but they're paying tribute--and falling JUST SHORT of that signature Who sound--for a reason. That was magic. This is just incredible talent paying homage to legends--aka bliss.

[MusicislifeBR]

Keith moon and Jhon Entwistle would be proud of their pupils, surely!

[doelstu]

Holy smokes Sheehan is rippin' @4:15. Incredible.

[ellk420]

Keith Moon isn't fit to clean Portnoy's hi-hats.... Awesome.

[H1GhVoL7aGe]

@ellk420

hey buddy without Moon we wouldent have Portnoy

and Moon will always be light years ahead of Portnoy

[AphoticAgony]

bassist sucks? lol billy is the most talented member of the group

[metaldemon213]

You know these guys are true Who fans 'cause they're playing the "Live At Leeds" era version and wearing the outfits to boot. Kick Ass!

[MrWafflepwnFAN]

how weird is to wash that crash all the show ? must feel super stupid lol .

[psike5000]

the who are untouchable, but these great musicians ( i don't like cherone though) paid a great tribute to them with passion and skills. thumbs up

[JacklandInc]

I think what some people are missing here is that this act isn't here to mimic the Who as closely as possible. They want to honor the Who by a mix of their own styles and the Who. For example also Mike Portnoy dressed like Keith and acted liked him he didn't go out of his way to get a Premier kit instead of a Tama. But I loved his drumming, especially in Sparks it's just so smooth yet aggressive. They all did a good job.

[RemoteControlband]

It's all dandy and fine until that guitarist starts shredding in a fucking Who-song, leave the stage loser

[EmptyGlass99]

@RemoteControlband well I kind of know what you mean, that was never Townshend's style but he could shred it up every now and then, just in smaller bursts. There's at the end of Magic Bus on Live at Leeds for example which melts your face.

[pptthik]

Singer sucks, drummer sucks and bassist sucks. Otherwise relatively decent.

[TomWhaley621]

@pptthik yeah because Mike Portnoy and Billy Sheehan "suck." ........

[pptthik]

@TomWhaley621 Oh yes they sure do.

[TomWhaley621]

@pptthik I can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not haha

[pptthik]

@TomWhaley621 Me neither but first of all I'm just being honest, honestly. That might be a sarchasm, though.

[foosbal2]

it's mike portnoys project and tribute who dudes. mike can and will put acts together and perform with sheehan and gilbert and cherone who eddie van halen says is very very good...live. mike is currently one of the most influential music personalities in the world...drummers unite. check out his rush,beatles and zepplin bands or any dream theater.

[cranie4]

Amazing. I didn't think Cherone as a Daltrey vocalist but he pulls it off. And of course the other guys tear it up.

[madshadows830]

The drummer lacks Moonies speed,fills abd overall chops.Not a bad cover band...Just not The Who.

[wedel219]

@madshadows830 ... Ha-ha. The drummer is Mike Portnoy. Widely hailed as one of the greatest, technically gifted living percussionists. Personally, I'm not the biggest fan of his drumming in Dream Theater but, comparatively, he's "dumbing it down" here ... and purposefully incorporating a few of Moon's goofy physical quirks.

[ludehead]

Billy Sheehan's just killing it!

[longfellowbodywork]

Come on. Anyone playing in a rock Band? Anyone, then, have been trying to cope with this song? Seriously this is hard stuff. Instead of being harsh on them, then instead enjoy the compassion, because these musicians are very skilled and just play this as a tribute to some of the best rock music ever made. Besides this, they have their own projects.

In essence, this the drummers tribute to rock'n'roll, since without proper drum playing this song won't work. Or the guitar. Or the bass. Thumbs up.

[5jerry1]

They all deserve credit. But since the drummer and guitarist are visually representing The Who and the others aren't, in some shots, it's like two members of The Who are jamming with two other guys.

But the drummer has Keith Moon down to a science!

[PrideofWhitey]

The singer's voice, albeit good, lacks the power and the thrust of Daltrey's voice. The bassist played well, but Entwistle was never this animated. The drummer kicks serious ass here, the way Moon and all other real rock drummers know how to do.

All in all, please give this band credit for keeping the spirit alive. I wouldn't mind watching one of their shows.

[doorswhofan]

The only disappointment here -- and I mean the ONLY one -- is that the guitarist doesn't windmill. Other than that, this is SOLID AS HELL!!!

[longfellowbodywork]

Agree.

[bilbob1726]

great cover :)

[croppybhoy]

utter shit !!!!!!!!

[zim1966]

Billy Sheehan moves way to much and his playing isnt at all like Entwistles

[themilksnatcher]

There's a English tribute band called Who's Who. Their drummer is Keith!!!

[JacklandInc]

Definitely does the Who justice.

[Chrisdrumz]

Wow,this isn't good! I was expecting to be blown away.

[Korph88]

no offence but that snare fills sound so wrong don't know why but they just do to much technique behind them

[naleyan]

haha a computer generation trying to mix with the big boys, no chance

[romck1]

You are so right about Keith Moon in every way. Great tribute man. I saw The Who back in the late seventies a few times and you do a pretty decent Keith Moon. He is certainly the most unique drummer to have ever lived. You guys are def good. Fabulous choice of songs and the clothes are pretty accurate for the times also... kudos gentleman.........

[giggie]

they miss the point entirely... oh well... nice one

[rival64df]

Simplemente espectacular, sin duda una gran banda.

[WelshVegan]

If Jeff can't do this gig sometime, maybe I could step in. Watch Sparks at Woodstock, and then watch mine :)

[1952czar]

@WelshVegan Hey the welsh vegan gets it right.......portnoy sounds good but it is by the numbers.........vegan is in the ZONE

[1952czar]

@WelshVegan Hey the welsh vegan gets it right.......portnoy sounds good but it is by the numbers.........vegan is in the ZONE ................see vegans vid decide for yourself

[giggie]

"who" are these geezers then?

[twa520]

Great tribute! Moon & Entwistle would've liked it!

[marcelcruzeiro]

If I was the producer, I'd suggest the guitarist not to shred. Then I'd suggest the bass player not to shred. And I'd take away all that "metal-esque" low end in the drums, although his playing is very nice and not overdone. Paul Gilbert also needs a fuzz, come on? He's using modern gain for a classic rock sound...

[lildondon29]

I'm not a Portnoy fan, but props to him on this, great performance.

[lildondon29]

Jesus Christ, little overdone on the solo's don't you think? Otherwise it's pretty good.

[drums2play1]

Portnoy taking on the Moon persona and style!! Very cool!!!

[rko815]

Definitely the best WHO tribute I have seen. Mike seems to have channeled Keith.

[cpinc40]

Very well done ... good musicianship all around ... 

[R2KDood]

great tribute, all it needs now is a few windmills here and there.

[cranie4]

This is as good as a Who tribute band gets...however during the solo section they almost needed to dumb it down a bit more..no insult to Pete and John's abilities but Paul and Billy's solos were more advanced than they should have been.

[TrueGamerX]

Mike Portnoy. I love you. You have earned my respect as being one of the greatest drummers alive today..

[aligatorsandwitch72]

The Who aught to get Mike to tour with them.

[moonbonham1]

The Who: amazin journey - sparks, live Tanglewood 1970.

The way to go.

[RamonesKaraoke]

Paul Gilbert is an amazing mimic.

[4rainbowed]

Nobody can replace Keith Moon, it's like replacing the Sun! But I think that Portnoy did a helluva job on this, since Moonie's drum style was unorthodox, to say the least! I knew Keith briefly when I was really underaged --hardly could keep up with him and I was like, 15! But he did magical things with his drum kit, and was proud of his abilities

[Sharpe379]

Outstanding! I have been a Who fan for 40+ years and listen to them all the time, this is a brilliant cover I struggled to find any gremlins in the pearformance at all, well done you chaps keep doing as you do......................

[Bronxwest1]

Drummer is awesome.. The singer needs to lose the faux Brit accent... And shouldn't drink the night before a performance....

[Charsyndrome]

@Bronxwest1

Mike Portnoy rules! (The Drummer)

[Pa1eRid3r]

The sense of a tribute is not to "copy" band but to show other artists respect. Mike admits himself that he wasn't able to give a perfect moon imitation although he did it very well.

[MYNAMETAYLA]

Wow. Mike captured Keith Moon's energy on stage perfectly

[SuperDario1978]

IMPRESIONANTE !!! Poder estar en unos de estos tributos !!! x D;

[closedroute93]

holy sht bro, i love mike on the kit., and billy tore it up on bass, paul gilbert sick as solo!!

[simoncbr900rr]

that was fukin awesome brilliant

[camerooniepooniepoo]

dose anybody know where to get one of those keith moon suit things that mike portnoy is wearing? (the drummer)

[chitownbassangler]

This has to be the most talent in one group I've ever seen. Cherone gets a bad rap for the Van Halen days but he has a great voice. Gilbert,Portnoy,Sheehan all can be considered at the top of their instruments of which they play.

[camerooniepooniepoo]

whos who is much better.

[novaberbe]

big who fan, and they did a great job imo

[flyingwildcat321]

I was expecting this to suck, but they did a quite credible job. Well done!

[mcul2112]

ditto.

[ESmithStringSlinger]

@flyingwildcat321

With the players here performing the dedication,I was hoping Paul wouldn't play to many notes-haha.Fantastic!!

[CallMeLightning905]

Hence, tribute...

[robbieC971]

to meatly,

no one can ever be like keith, replace keith, or try to be like keith

its just wrong

[Malvezzi87]

they've got an approach which is ...too heavy ....it's to metallish for me...

[Tenozuma]

Agh! Stop Shredding! Paul Gilbert is an amazing guitarist and can play anything but I don't think that style of playing suits these songs. It actually takes away from the magic of the rest of the music.

[Mrpantymelt]

hahaha Paul Gilbert even moves like Pete Townsend awsome

[rrdrums110]

Thin sound.

[4rainbowed]

Really cool. Question to Mike Portnoy -- how (or did) you handle the songs where Keith led with his left foot whilst adding the extra beats with his right before returning to a right foot lead on the bass drums? I can't imagine seeing a trained drummer trying it, but...?

[GGattuso1991]

yeah i've been wondering that myself. it would be difficult for a trained drummer to really get the handle of that style of playing,

on two side notes i think its funny that you can tell that mike is trying very hard to do the bare minimum of showman style that keith did so he doesn't tire out. ha. and it seems like if you watch the IOW show keith has the same kit but mike just dwarfs this one where keith looked like just a little guy next to it.

[Eddie629]

Watching again !!!!...man !!! this is seriously friggin awesome !!!...a modern edge that just makes The Who's music that much cooler !!! FAWK !!!...this lineup blows any WHO tribute band out of the water !!...dont get me wrong...there are a few that are good(Bargain, The Wholigans)...but the real lousy tribute bands should take notice !!and learn...This is WICKED !!..every one of these pros are damn great !!

[reitzle]

Nice job. This has more SOUL than the Dream Theater show I saw a few weeks ago.

[Eddie629]

That was fuckin' INCREDIBLE !!!! Blew my mind !!! I am looking for more of this supergroup !!!***** and faved !!

[robbieC971]

m8, just listen to the who

far better

[rsaathoff]

Very nice!

My favorite Who set. Maximum R&B!

[WelshVegan]

Where are the double-speed Moon fills? See me doing Sparks. I am only using one kick and one cymbal. Post me a comment letting me know what you think. Thanks :)

[Captmto]

Great tribute to the greatest rock band! Thanks!

[RICKSTER360]

Fab stuff.....does anyone have a clue if these guys are touring....i'd defo pay 2 go and watch em

[remaprog]

See The Who @ Live at Isle of Wight Festival 1970. That was THE concert. This is a sort of "hey guys, look how fast play". No mood, only technical stuff.... sadness..........

[dave8028]

Great job Mike! Gave me chills down my spine......Thanks for keeping Keith and this music alive, especially with all the terrible music out there these days!

[sirenswayed]

This is nothing like Moon or The Who.......

[monkeylemur]

That's because they're not the same people, dumbass. What kind of the word "cover" do you not understand? I hate stupid bitter fanboys like you.

[hyphen8nick]

I must say I hate it when people lose it on Youtube, but you're so damn fucking right.

COVERING IS NOT IMPERSONATING!!!!

For crying out loud...

[floretom]

How cool is this?

[brenhollhunt]

In the shadows, it looks like Townshend is there on stage.

[sageian1]

portnoy and sheehan...this is sick

[falquest]

Drumming precise... but zero Moon dynamics

[TobiasVailenn]

Not many big flamboyant ones in that song, no. There were a lot of little nuances in the style, and the one stick throw, though. Still, that song was an earlier one in the performance. As it got later in he became a lot more crazy, like Moon. By the end of the show he completely obliterated the drum kit. I was there.

[888Xristos]

I paid $30 to see this show (in Chicago) and sold my Who tickets that same year for like $250?

THAT's a good deal!

[stephengirtz]

Wow, these are very talented people! Hell yes

[bicallaca]

the best guitar...

the best bass...

the best drum...

[pollaris18]

o.o

[Thystonius]

Wow, way to show respect to a living drum legend.

This was very cool, I liked it.

[dewslife33]

Rather fine. Words fail me.I'm a 30 year who fan & I did not think what these guys have done was possible IE they tapped into the 'spirit' of The Who @ their peak.

[vidvid12]

AWSOMR!@

[saulovieira]

Paul Gilbert was incredible! Billy Sheehan and Mike Portnoy always great!

[profjohnfrinks]

i think paul was more faithful to pete playing than billy and mike were... he really has the live at leeds thing goin on...

[BuddyMclean]

i want keiths jumpsuit

[Italionstalon69]

AWSOME!!!!