The Who – That Eric Alper https://www.thatericalper.com Wed, 19 Jul 2023 00:26:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 The Who Announce Massive 10-CD ‘Who’s Next/Life House’ Box Set https://www.thatericalper.com/2023/07/18/the-who-announce-massive-10-cd-whos-next-life-house-box-set/ Wed, 19 Jul 2023 00:26:39 +0000 https://www.thatericalper.com/?p=158514 Arriving on September, 15, 2023, WHO’S NEXT / LIFE HOUSE Super Deluxe Edition contains 10-CDs all remastered from original tapes by long time Who engineer Jon Astley as well as a Blu-ray Audio disc with newly made Atmos & 5.1 surround mixes of the original album and 14 bonus tracks by Steven Wilson. The set […]

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]]> Never-Seen-Before Backstage Footage During Live Aid In 1985 https://www.thatericalper.com/2023/06/02/never-seen-before-backstage-footage-during-live-aid-in-1985/ Fri, 02 Jun 2023 11:46:29 +0000 https://www.thatericalper.com/?p=156980 Live Aid, the greatest concert of all time took place on July 13, 1985. This rare footage shows absolutely fascinating, never-seen-before insights into the backstage preparations and activities before, during and after the show. It features many of the world’s most renowned music artists rubbing shoulders and uniquely captures the excitement of the day. Live […]

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]]> Pete Townshend To Release Limited Edition Half Speed Mastered Albums’ Rough Mix’ & ‘Empty Glass’ https://www.thatericalper.com/2023/05/11/pete-townshend-to-release-limited-edition-half-speed-mastered-albums-rough-mix-empty-glass/ Fri, 12 May 2023 00:39:24 +0000 https://www.thatericalper.com/?p=156237 June 23, 2023, sees the release of the first in a series of half speed mastered studio albums from Pete Townshend, Rough Mix and Empty Glass. These limited-edition black vinyl versions have been mastered by long-time Who engineer Jon Astley and cut for vinyl by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios with a half-speed mastering […]

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]]> The Who ‘The Who With Orchestra Live At Wembley’ To Be Released March 31 https://www.thatericalper.com/2023/02/01/the-who-the-who-with-orchestra-live-at-wembley-to-be-released-march-31/ Thu, 02 Feb 2023 03:04:57 +0000 https://www.thatericalper.com/?p=153571 On July 6, 2019, The Who headlined Wembley Stadium in London for the first time in forty years. The show was the only U.K. date on their ‘Moving On’ Tour and featured the band accompanied by an over 50-piece orchestra performing classic tracks from Quadrophenia, Tommy, Who’s Next, Who Are You and more as well […]

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]]> The Who Announce The Second In A Series Of New Limited Edition Half Speed Mastered Albums https://www.thatericalper.com/2022/05/13/the-who-announce-the-second-in-a-series-of-new-limited-edition-half-speed-mastered-albums/ Sat, 14 May 2022 00:14:59 +0000 https://www.thatericalper.com/?p=141983 6th July 2022, see the release of the second in a series of half speed mastered studio albums from The Who; The Who Sell Out and Tommy. These limited-edition black vinyl versions have been mastered by long-time Who engineer Jon Astley and cut for vinyl by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios with a half-speed […]

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]]> The Who Announce 2022 North American Tour https://www.thatericalper.com/2022/04/07/the-who-announce-2022-north-american-tour/ Thu, 07 Apr 2022 15:26:37 +0000 https://www.thatericalper.com/?p=140830 Legendary rock band The Who have announced a brand new tour for 2022, THE WHO HITS BACK! The iconic band’s upcoming North American trek promises to be another rock n’ roll knockout, bringing singer Roger Daltrey and guitarist/songwriter Pete Townshend back to U.S. venues two years after their acclaimed MOVING ON! Tour, which wowed audiences […]

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]]> The Who: Two Brand New Limited Edition Half Speed Mastered Albums: ‘My Generation’ and ‘A Quick One’ https://www.thatericalper.com/2022/03/18/the-who-two-brand-new-limited-edition-half-speed-mastered-albums-my-generation-and-a-quick-one/ Fri, 18 Mar 2022 13:43:51 +0000 https://www.thatericalper.com/?p=140105 May 6, 2022, see the release of the first in a series of half speed mastered studio albums from The Who; My Generation and A Quick One. These limited-edition black vinyl versions have been mastered by long-time Who engineer Jon Astley and cut for vinyl by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios with a half-speed […]

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]]> Guy Recreated The Intro To ‘Baba O’Riley’ By The Who Using The Same Organ https://www.thatericalper.com/2022/02/02/guy-recreated-the-intro-to-baba-oriley-by-the-who-using-the-same-organ/ Wed, 02 Feb 2022 16:55:28 +0000 https://www.thatericalper.com/?p=138530 Bill Blake tracks down the fun-sounding Lowrey TBO-1 organ and recreated the classic introduction of The Who’s legendary song Baba O’Riley.

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]]> Keith Moon Does An Interview About His Water Bed, And Then Destroys Hotel Room https://www.thatericalper.com/2022/01/04/keith-moon-does-an-interview-about-his-water-bed-and-then-destroys-hotel-room/ Tue, 04 Jan 2022 16:38:07 +0000 https://www.thatericalper.com/?p=137694 Appearing on The Rolling Stone 10th Anniversary Special in 1977, Keith Moon tells one of his great hotel room destruction stories, and then gives a practical demonstration. Also seen here are Billy Preston, Melissa Manchester, Phoebe Snow and Steve Martin.

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]]> Pete Townshend & Roger Daltrey: ‘The Who Sell Out’ Released in 1967 and Their Legacy https://www.thatericalper.com/2021/10/15/pete-townshend-roger-daltrey-the-who-sell-out-released-in-1967-and-their-legacy/ Sat, 16 Oct 2021 03:32:22 +0000 https://www.thatericalper.com/?p=135392 The legendary guitarist of The Who, Pete Townshend connects with Zane Lowe to reflect on the band’s third studio album ‘The Who Sell Out’ which propelled their career back in 1967. Celebrating the deluxe version of this standout record, Pete Townshend talks about the storytelling throughout this concept album, influencing how other musicians approached their […]

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