Re: The Who Mailing List Digest V8 #237

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In a message dated 9/7/01 10:07:32 AM, TheWho-Digest-Owner@igtc.com writes:

You said:  just because the beatles were a little older and came first does 
should 
not be an automatic advantage for them-

I  didn't say that just because they were older or first that they were 
better.

You said: 2. musical ability: PT- no one before or since has been better 
(maybe as 
good, but not better) on lead guitar... adv, Who.  

Oh my God...Pete even knows he isn't the best at lead guitar..Yes..he is 
great at power cords.  George Harrison is a much better "Lead" guitar player.

You said: Roger, Pete, and John vocally vs Paul, John, and George-- no Beatle 
had the vocal range and versatility of Daltrey and together the Who could 
sing sweet and angry 
equally well... adv, Who.

Unbelievable!  The Who's vocals are not even in the same league as The 
Beatles.  GEEZ!
I admit that Roger is the best "Hard Rock" singer ever...but no comparison to 
the range and harmonies that The Beatles had.

You said: Drums-- no need to comment here... adv- Who. 
Moon played with more energy but wasn't as meter conscious as Ringo.  Moon 
wouldn't have fit the bill for The Beatles' music and vice versa.

You said: I prefer Pete's wild style and innovative concepts, but the Beatles 
did have 2 of the greatest ever in Paul and John, so... adv, Beatles.  

John and Paul had the most innovative and wild lyrics (especially John's) of 
all starting with Revolver.  George even had a few too.  I don't think you 
have listened to any of their lyrics.

You said: The Who remained a relevant force with new music from 1965 
through 1982.  Beatles done by end of the 60s.   

The Beatles' music has lived forever.  If John would have lived they were 
going to get back together and no telling what they would have accomplished.  
Also,  most new bands give credit to The Beatles, not The Who.

You said:  LIVE- nuff said... adv- Who
When  I saw The Beatles live in '66...it was like the second coming!  If they 
were still playing live...it would be the same.   The Who are great live.  I 
saw them many times standing right on the side of the stage, holding John's 
leather jacket, watching Moon going crazy, etc..but it is not the same 
feeling  that I had when I saw The Beatles live.  You just had to be there I 
guess.

I don't believe that you remember me..I used to follow you back in '73. :)
Deni