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The Who Says 'Quadrophenia' Still Relevant

Crash — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:52:20 +0000

Roger Daltrey says that the issues of alienation found in the Who's Quadrophenia easily apply to today's youth.

Townshend Says Stadium Rock Led To Quadrophenia

Pulse of Radio — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:38:13 +0000

Pete Townshend says that the enormity of stadium rock was the specific thing that drove him to write the Who's 1973 double album, Quadrophenia.

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The Who Wrap 2012 Quadrophenia Dates

Crash — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:27:10 +0000

Last night (December 9th) the Who wrapped the 21-date 2012 leg of their ongoing Quadrophenia And More tour at Uncasville, Connecticut's Mohegan Sun Arena. Apart from their set at Wednesday night's 12-12-12: A Concert For Sandy Relief at New York's Madison Square Garden, the Who will be on hiatus until January 28th when the band launches its 2013 leg at Anaheim, California's Honda Center.

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Rock Report: Pete Townshend Posts Message To Fans

Crash — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 13:22:29 +0000

Pete Townshend, who's currently on tour with the Who behind a revival of their 1973 rock opera Quadrophenia, took time out to update fans on his state of mind as the Who delve into their first road trek in four years -- as well as talking a bit of politics

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Rock Report: The Who Juggling Encore Setlist

Crash — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 13:28:03 +0000

After Pete Townshend left the stage for a couple of songs on opening night of the Who's Quadrophenia and more tour November 1st, Saturday's show in Orlando featured the first full show from the band and the Who decided to juggle the encore songs around from opening night

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Rock Report: Who Opening Night Concert Review

Crash — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:25:28 +0000

The Who hit the road for the first time in four years last night (November 1) in Sunrise, Florida, kicking off their 'Quadrophenia & More" tour.

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Rock Report: Who Kick Off Tour Tonight

Crash — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 11:51:24 +0000

After months of build up, The Who finally kick off their Quadrophenia tour tonight in Florida. The 37-date tour, the band's first tour in four years, will see the band perform their 1973 rock opera in its entirety, along with a bonus encore of a handful of their biggest hits.

Roge

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Rock Report: Daltrey Says Quadrophenia Can't Exist In Real World

Crash — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:05:26 +0000

The Who are preparing to kick off their first tour in five years and for the first time in 15 years, the band is going to tackle their 1973 classic 'Quadophenia'.

Pete Townshend thought of the idea, wrote it and produced it, but it was Roger Daltrey who pushed to resurrect the piece and has spent much of the past year updating the staging featuring significant multimedia and video projections

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Rock Report: Who Gearing Up For Quadrophenia Dates [VIDEO]

Crash — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:59:46 +0000

The Who kick off their Fall Quadrophenia tour next week, the first time they've performed the entire classic in concert since the 1996-97 tour.

Guitarist Pete Townshend says Quadrophenia is still one of his favorites to perform in concert

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Pete Townshend Feels 'Quadrophenia' Is Who's Crowning Achievement

Crash — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 12:45:59 +0000

Pete Townshend is gearing up for a busy fall. On October 8th his long awaited autobiography, Who I Am, will be published and he'll embark on a mini-book signing tour, before kicking off the Who's 37-date Quadrophenia & More Tour on November 1st in Sunrise, Florida at Bank Atlantic Center.

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