February 11, 2011

The ALBUM OF THE DAY
THE WHO...The Who Sings My Generation (1965)
(CD, vinyl, Allmusic review)

The first album from the Who, released in 1965 in the U.K., in the U.S. in 1966. It didn't even chart in the U.S. Billboard chart, and my question is WHY NOT?!!! There has been a deluxe edition CD released which is a 2 disc collection of the album, current singles, different versions, etc. I reviewed the original American release (as the track listing does differ some from the UK version). I've never payed much attention to this record but now I wish I had. It's was apparent already how talented this band is. Keith Moon's drumming on this record is so much fun to listen to. He was definitely by far the most impressive drummer of the 60's. Pete Townshend's powerful guitar was just the beginning of what he was to offer in the years to come. John Entwistle and his ability to bring the bass guitar right into your face with Keith and Pete right beside him is more than impressive, it's explosive and deliberate. With these 3 guys being so powerful together and on their own the band HAD to have an amazing singer. They got lucky with having Roger Daltry on the same stage. Having said all that...let's talk about this release. Highlights are the instrumental "The Ox", the most famous track "My Generation" and "A Legal Matter" (I've always loved the lyrics for some reason). If you've ever enjoyed listening to the 'popular' Who tracks check this one out. It's a significant release, a look into how the band started musically and is just a good rock 'n' roll album. Highly recommended, for sure!


ROCK BIRTHDAYS FOR FEBRUARY 11
David Uosikkinen from the Hooters is 55; Sheryl Crow is 49; Mike Shinoda from Linkin Park is 34;

ON THIS DATE
1935 Gene Vincent is born in Munden Point,Virginia. Vincent died in 1971
1963 The Beatles record their debut album Please Please Me in one day.
1964 The Beatles play their first concert in America in Washington, D.C.
2004 An attorney for Courtney Love tells a judge that it is because of a security issue that she cannot appear in court for a pretrial hearing concerning felony charges that she was in illegal possession of two painkillers
2006 Scott Stapp of Creed is arrested at the Los Angeles International Airport for alleged public intoxication. Stapp had gotten married the day before. The charges are later dismissed
2007 At the Grammys the Red Hot Chili Peppers win 4, including Best Rock Album ("Stadium Arcadium") and Best Rock Song ("Dani California"), Bob Dylan wins in the Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance and Best Contemporary Folk/Americana Album, Bruce Springsteen wins the Best Traditional Folk Album and Best Long Form Music Video
2008 Lenny Kravitz has severe symptoms of bronchitis, therefore he is admitted to a hospital in Miami Beach, Florida

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