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Posted Friday, November 27, 2009, at 4:17 PM
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The cover of The Who's 1974 compliation of rare and unreleased songs, Odds & Sods featured the band donning football helmets. From left to right: John Entwistle, Pete Townshend, Keith Moon, Roger Daltry.

Yesterday, the NFL announced that The Who, or at least the surviving two members of The Who, will be performing at the Annual Super Bowl Halftime Show and Beer Run. I realize that the League is simply trying to prevent another Nipplegate from occurring, and they believe that keeping classic rockers from the 60's awake a few hours past their bedtimes to entertain Baby Boomers is the best way to accomplish this goal.

As a longtime Who fan, I know what this band was capable of in their prime. So, I will not be watching the spectacle, especially if the show includes a bunch of underprivileged kids from the local Boys and Girls Club doing the Spin and Puke to "You Better You Bet".

In honor of a band that at one time was considered one of the most dangerous, a band that absolutely KILLED on stage night after night, The Greatest Rock n' Roll Band In the World; I present to you the Bloody 'Ooo circa 1970...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbk5xXHqS...


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Oh My Gawd, Lumpy!

-- Posted by voyager on Sun, Nov 29, 2009, at 8:48 AM

V'ger,

I am guessing that you watched that video.

The Who were MONSTERS in their day. I know that the NFL is playing it safe, but I find it funny that they are selling a product that is promoted primarily to families. There was NOTHING family friendly about the Bloody 'Ooo for most of their career. I am glad that they are finally realizing a big pay day; they deserve that. But I just can't get into variety hour whenever I know what the real thing was.

Thanks for reading.

-- Posted by lumpy on Sun, Nov 29, 2009, at 9:34 AM


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Rick "Lumpy" Vandeven is a lifelong resident of Scott County, Missouri. He is living the American dream of marriage, children, and a 30-year fixed rate mortgage despite the absurd obstacles thrown at him by inept government entities at every conceivable level. In his meager spare time, Lumpy plays drums for the politically charged punk band - Richard's Nixon. He is also dedicated to crafting the perfect homebrewed beer, and enjoys voting and tasting exotic cheeses.
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