Drummer reacts to "Won't Get Fooled Again" (Live Shepperton Studios) by The Who

[@tommyblevins7953]

Someone once said that The Who is the only band to have had a lead singer, a lead guitar player, a lead bass player and a lead drummer

[@L33Reacts]

damn that's a good one. it's so true too LOL

[@jnagarya519]

Townshend is an embarrassingly-bad guitar player.

[@charleskurtz9744]

@@jnagarya519 I hope this is a joke.

[@irrefudiate]

Oh, that's wonderful. I've never heard that before. That's great.

[@jnagarya519]

@@charleskurtz9744 No joke. Those who know nothing about PLAYING guitar believe Townsend is a great guitarist because he jumps around a lot while NOT playing, and while wiggling around and playing CHORDS.

[@neillenet291]

"He's an Animal back there." Yep, And that's why the muppet character Animal is based on Keith Moon. 😊

[@billbitterman9487]

That's alleged. No one from the Muppets ever confirmed that...

[@neillenet291]

@@billbitterman9487 It's also never been confirmed that spinal tap was based on Judas Priest, but we all know it was.

[@AP-gb3eh]

As Buddy Rich said - All drummers are animals

[@neillenet291]

@@AP-gb3eh I agree with him

[@CharCanuck14]

Moon the Loon

[@PAPilot53]

I’m 71 yo and was fortunate to see them twice with Keith Moon. I enjoy watching younger people rock to music I grew up on.

[@L33Reacts]

sadly, this is all we have left to show that we once as a society were functioning. May not have been perfect (it never will be ) but there was still hope. wonder. imagination. that is all long gone for 90% of the world. this song is a monument to a time that will not return without a fight. sorry to derail this comment but i enjoy this music too. and it just makes me wonder where the hell did we go wrong... ( i know its just a rhetorical question) lol

[@John-d5d9v]

I'm 71 I have seen them multiple times The first 1st was in the winter of 1971 in Seattle. It's still one of the best concerts ever and I have seen thousands

[@musicairplanes4884]

73 here and the who were part of my first concert. Hollywood bowl. The Animals, The Who, Sopwith Camel, The Everly Brothers and The Association. Very strange mix of bands but I was hooked for the rest of my life. 1966.

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

​@L33Reacts saw a video that all music today is same old formula and thus each song sounds the same...take the words away and they are interchangable...no passion and autotune etc sound boring

[@musicairplanes4884]

@@DENVEROUTDOORMAN That's what happens when corporate America gets involved.

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

"Meet the new boss, same as the old boss."

[@mrzack388]

Truer words were never spoken.

[@kzmaven7478]

This live version by the Who is simply spectacular

[@billbitterman9487]

There are some creative adjustments (Roger is not doing THE scream when Pete does his slide). Also, Moon is clearly not in great shape. It is a step down from their best work which was from maybe 69-75. Just my opinion...and I did see them during those peak years

[@dandare42]

@@billbitterman9487 True enough. It's a few years past their peak, but past their prime Who is still better than 99 percent of bands :D They hadn't played much together since '76 when this was shot so they're a bit off. Roger's voice had gotten a bit more hoarse in the prior few years while Keith was finally breaking down from all the abuse he put himself through and his weight gain combined with that, turned him into a much more lumbering drummer. Gone are his impressive fills and fast stickwork, replaced by more thumping and sloppier technique. And yet, still sounds better than most drummers!

[@L33Reacts]

yeah it's a feast for the eyes and ears. one of the best shot videos of a band I have EVER seen... including the baba o'riley one.... SO, SO GOOD. I love these dudes. I do these videos for free basically, a loss if you look at it through analytics ( i dont make money from it and this is a slot that could be for a video that does) but i dont give a fuck. these guys are prolific. i know this may be a tad past their prime but like the other commenter said... still better then 99% of other bands lol

[@robertm7071]

The WHO were huge in the 60s and 70s. They best live act anywhere at the time. They came from just up the road from me in West London. Stunning to see live.

[@L33Reacts]

I wish I could have seen them live so…. So bad. One of the best live acts of all time!

[@indolentcheese]

Thunder Fingers, The Ox. No equals only imitators. RIP John. You are missed.

[@L33Reacts]

RIP to a true legend. the ox was one of a kind.

[@oken8937]

@@L33Reacts The isolated bass video for this song is amazing. A master class.

[@bryancassels6130]

I've always seen John Entwhistle as the Pinball Wizard of the Bass Guitar: "He stands like a statue, smoke coming off the strings" "Feelin' all the fret bars, always playin' clean"

[@indolentcheese]

@@bryancassels6130 Right on bro; you nailed it!

[@bostonwhofan]

When The Who were performing this gig at Shepperton Studios for their film "The Kids Are Alright", in the studio next door - the movie "Alien" was being filmed. The cast and crew of "Alien" took a break and went over to watch The Who gig. They liked the laser show at the end of WGFA so much, they ended up borrowing The Who's laser equipment and used it in the Alien movie. So the next time you're watching "Alien", keep an eye out for The Who's lasers! On a different note, also in attendance at that gig was an unknown Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders.

[@sinistregoth]

yes- they had to stop filming bacause the WHO were making too much bloody noisece 😂😂❤❤

[@Bluesrockguy]

You know a band rocks their asses off when the lead singer can look like he's wearing his kid sister's t-shirt and can still pull off a great show!😄

[@tommyhakiel300]

A must listen for you...The Who at the Concert for New York city 2001 . Crank it up.

[@user-ky6vw5up9m]

This was the moment in time where theatrical lasers came into live rock music. The lasers were borrowed from the film makers of “Alien” which was bing made in a neighbouring sound-stage.

[@michaelp.7893]

The Who, unlike any other band I know, is lead guitar, lead vocals, lead drums and lead bass. Even then, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. A+

[@MsUrbangirl]

I'm 71 and saw them once with Keith Moon. Entwistle was just as you see, staying in one place for the most part but such awesome bass! I don't remember Townsend bouncing around like that. He was more like running and he did smash his guitar. I miss seeing my big bands live. They weren't just concerts, they were experiences!

[@moomin344]

Keith was an absolute beast. Pete didn't look like like a guitar smashing rock star but he 100% was. Great to see a young man react, much love

[@stuBdoc]

The only downside to watching this performance is that, if you've never heard the song, you are too distracted to listen to the lyrics, which are phenomenal and prophetic. This song is even more relevant today than ever. IMHO, the greatest rock political anthem ever! Not to downplay the performance and the music, which are obviously spectacular.

[@L33Reacts]

luckily i have heard it so i do know how prescient it is... it's very relevant this year. in the USA. but we will see if the wheel keeps turning or if it's blown to pieces.

[@stuBdoc]

@@L33Reacts Let's hope we don't get fooled again!

[@glenndespres5317]

Like good ole’ George Dubbya said, “Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice… shame… uhh… Won’t Get Fooled Again!”

[@dexstewart2450]

The guitar slide has to be the most iconic clip in rock

[@L33Reacts]

i agree... i have never been stopped mid sentence like that before lol

[@woverby1963]

100%. Im a Beatles man but no other moment captures rock like that one, it is my screensaver!

[@patswanson2870]

This was what us old people listened to back then. This song would be playing on the radio and the next song might be A Boy Named Sue by Johnny Cash. We had vast variety of music. I was so lucky to be growing up during this time.

[@daviddouglas6610]

Yes but only in the uk im guessing because we have allways had diverse radio stations

[@patswanson2870]

@@daviddouglas6610 I’m in Canada.

[@fidge54]

I sat front row center for the Who with a friend. It was hard to keep my eyes off Entwistle's fingers

[@L33Reacts]

I bet dude. He is absolutely nuts up there lol

[@robinreiley1828]

For "The Who's" '88-'89 World Tour they had 80+ songs that they rehearsed and were prepared to use on their Set List!

[@John-d5d9v]

I can't believe thi😢is the first time you 😂seen this video. It's iconic

[@howarddickson8856]

Watch again they duct taped Moons headset cause it kept flying off.

[@robinstarkey6071]

They simply do not make Rock n roll bands like this anymore ❤ Damn, just look at them!!!!!

[@Peejay1966]

The greatest rock band of all time.

[@bostonwhofan]

I've got my front row tix to see Roger Daltrey tomorrow night in the Seaport District of Boston. It's supposed to be 100 degrees in Boston tomorrow. Hopefully it will be cooler right on the water where the venue is.

[@L33Reacts]

prolific in every sense of the word.

[@joeslish-p1p]

early santana is close

[@jnagarya519]

Never would have heard of them if not for "The Beatles" kicking the doors down. They also continue to outsell even "The Rolling Stones".

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

​@@joeslish-p1pnope not close

[@davidtirendi7745]

GREATEST ROCK BAND EVAAAH

[@corawheeler9355]

I'm glad you gave in to the comments ... this was wild ...as was expected. Terrific!

[@L33Reacts]

i know, it took a couple months worth of them but here you go random commenter! thank you! lol

[@mikeross14]

Don't You just love Keith had to Duct-tape his headphones on to keep them on !

[@indolentcheese]

And not a high hat in sight, never needed one. Only Moon the Loon could pull that off!

[@L33Reacts]

he moves his head so much, he kinda has to! he is intense as hell back there.

[@stevenmonte7397]

There Live at Leeds is an amazing live album. One of the best ever! The medley on side 2 is phenomenal!

[@irrefudiate]

That this was recorded at Shepperton Studios is why the production value was so high.. probably. The Who did a song from their opera at Woodstock that wowed on the movie.. at least to me, I was wowed by it, but, then "Tommy" was so excellent anyway.

[@NickWebber-vp4pd]

All of john’s energy exits through his fingertips…😂 I got carpal tunnel just from watching this video😂

[@buddytesla]

The Who actually did 2 different shows at Shepperton. The first one lasted about 90 minutes. The director didn’t think the energy level was high enough, so he had them come back weeks later and just do “Won’t get fooled again” and “Baba O’Reilly” because those were the two tracks they wanted for the film. Townsend’s hyperactivity was a response to the criticism of the first show.

[@joelliebler5690]

One of their best live performances. This is Rock and Roll’s theme song! The album is perhaps the very best rock album of all time and just forget about that Lighthouse project. WHO gives a F’ about it!

[@realbser1956]

Thanks Lee and random commenter. Nice performance from The Who. Keith and Pete wild as ever.

[@L33Reacts]

pete is such a dude... i love him, man. got temper issues but music is his outlet to get it out. same with his creativity. very smart dude. i appreciate his work immensely.

[@DavidGigg]

The Who were the first band to use lasers in their concerts

[@gasaholic47]

Keith Moon's drumming philosophy: "I try to hit all the drums at once."

[@williamweiss6128]

Love it! Never the same twice, not note for note, spontaneous creativity. Human. Miss it. Need it again.

[@joannparker1977]

One fucking helluva bad-ass song. So... Why was I made to grow up with this music? They were so good my Dad, who was born in 1931, got into them. I had a wonderful Father and he was cool. RIP Daddy

[@hpb5495]

Fast forward to 2024 . . . "meet the new boss, same as the old boss"

[@billbitterman9487]

This is very enjoyable but if you get a chance to watch the entire Isle Of Wight concert, you will see a definite difference in energy and performance. That show is simply stunning. The passion and power of that show is unmatched.

[@yenlard6683]

Yes…epic 🔥

[@nanlewis]

Greatest scream in rock!!

[@howarddickson8856]

Cant go wrong with the Who!

[@lucasnavajas4166]

How does Pete hop around like that for the whole concert, Roger ain’t no slouch either, to run around and sing at the same time and still sound amazing is crazy

[@mysterysurf4554]

The Kids Are Alright documentary is must viewing for any Who fan. Highly recommended.

[@larryh.5229]

The part when Townsend slides is such an iconic picture. I've seen posters with that scene... Complete rock and roll moment!

[@schelin1447]

One of the greatest rock bands there ever was and is. A league of their own!

[@msfoodiediva]

Great performance.. miss John and moonie. BTW lee, Roger was ripped well into his 60s, he took great care of himself. He put men half his age to shame. Still does.

[@stevenmonte7397]

I've never seen a drummer with his headphones duct taped to his head so they don't fall off!

[@woodyheywood8792]

Man I love you are on a first name basis with The Who...."Hey Johnny"!!! Excellent man!

[@soulhealer20]

The first time I saw The Who in Montreal in 1973, Roger Daltry killed his microphone a split second after he began that climactic scream. Whoah! Ah! WHo!

[@jimnicosia5934]

Roger lived in a huge mansion in the UK and they filmed a horror movie there.

[@RobertHoward-d8g]

Note the gong hanging behind Keith Moon. Instead of a beater, he's got a fourteen pound SLEDGEHAMMER hanging on it. Typical Moon. A quick, but true, short story. In1966, I was working in a musical instrument shop in London's West End. Kit Lambert - The Who's manager at the time - sometimes used to come in and buy bits and pieces for the band. Nothing big, just sticks & strings kind of stuff. But one day he came in and asked my manager if he could rent a kit for Moon as they were gigging the Hammersmith Odeon that night and Keiths kit was being set up at the venue. Keith was also booked that afternoon to do a photo shoot, but had no kit to do it with. Because of Keiths reputation, Lambert was told "No way" - in no uncertain terms. Lambert went on to say that Keith wouldn't actually be PLAYING them, just posing for pics. Anyway, my boss relented and agreed. A little later, Keith came in. I was expecting a roadie, but no, it was the man himself. He asked about the kit and I pointed one out, he said "Fine". I asked him if he had transport - he told me he didn't. I asked him if he'd like me to call him a taxi. He said he didn't have any money. What?? This was the famous Keith Moon! No money? He told me they wouldn't let him have money as he'd probably snort it. I asked him where the shoot was taking place and he mentioned a photo studio about a quarter of a mile away. I said that we'd have to carry the kit... So between us, we carried a drum kit through the streets of Soho and found that the studio was on the fifth floor of a building with no lift. We eventually got the kit to where it was supposed to be, and I asked him to give me a call when he was finished and I'd help him return the drums. Fine. 3 hours later, I worriedly called the studio to ask if the shoot was finished. They told me that Keith had pissed off 2 hours earlier and would I please move these drums that were blocking the stairway. It took me 3 journeys to get them back to the shop. Cheers, Keith.

[@thomassanchez-oo6sb]

Long Live Rock and long live THE WHO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!❤️✌🏼

[@anahatatutu]

Entwistle is over there like - "Just don't fuck with my bass!" For another earth-shattering Daltrey "Yeah," try his cover of Head's "Say It Ain't So, Joe"

[@richeaton5752]

NOT TO BE TAKEN AWAY

[@rk41gator]

Keith Moon ATTACKS those drums.

[@nordvegfigg7746]

Their final live performance with Keith Moon before his death. One of the greatest live performances ever captured on film.

[@runningsuperska]

I like it when Townsend headbutts his guitar :)

[@mikelundquist4596]

Yeah, substance abuse makes ya do weird stuff.

[@ddthor]

@mikelundquist4596 or Tinnitus.

[@mikelundquist4596]

@@ddthor well, after decades of playing in front of drummers and loud amps, I have a bad case of tinnitus. I've never had a desire to smack my head with my guitar, ha ha

[@Fuphyter]

Love The Who! So many bands in the 70s, all with their own sound. It was sonic nirvana. I was 13 in 1970.

[@glenndespres5317]

That random commenter could easily have been me. I saw them do this live when they were on the Who’s Next debut tour and this song was unforgettable. That wall of amps was what most likely robbed me of my hearing later in life. That said, ‘NO REGRETS!’😊

[@Metalphysicalpodcast]

Keith was one of the best drummers in rock history. It's a good profession for someone with ADHD.

[@stevenblock9712]

Every episode of CSI Miami opened with that scream after David Caruso said something dramatic. Then comedy shows parodied it.

[@garyburley1960]

1978 shepperton was where Ridley Scott was filming Alien next door and he borrowed The Whos rare expensive blue laser for the egg chamber sceen. also Animal from the muppets was based on Keith Moon

[@julianbarber4708]

Never seen that before!....absolutely brilliant!

[@ronlyster5667]

Your eyes at 10:10 make the reaction! A true rock'n'roll spectacle.

[@AaronSparks-g1x]

The Who was the first concert I saw in September of 82 . Best I ever saw.

[@davidbowman6740]

Saw them many times in the 60s and 70s - at festivals no band ever wanted to follow The Who. It just couldn’t be done.

[@G.M.1944]

Only Jimi Hendrix could do it, and did, I think, at the Monterey Pop Festival 1967 ?

[@WendyDarling1974]

Those giant amps are how Pete Townsend got terrible tinnitus. They were known for years as the loudest band which I’m sure was awesome to experience in person, but after years and years could mess you up. Loudest concert I ever heard was one with Jesus and Mary Chain and Nine Inch Nails. I wore earplugs for most of it but occasionally would take them out just to see how loud it actually was. Wow. It vibrated your entire body.)

[@3lullabies]

Pound for pound, the best rhythm section in all rock of the day.

[@msfoodiediva]

Long live rock!!

[@nygener]

I saw Roger Daltrey show yesterday. He just turned 80 years old in March but still sounds amazing. He talked a lot and took questions from the audience and was very funny but when it came to singing with his 9 musicians band, he almost sounded the same as I remember him way back. If you have a chance go see him, he's touring in the US

[@stlmopoet]

I never tire of this performance.

[@will-x9c]

Compelling laser display for 1978. I remember when lasers were first developed c.1961. The first ones produced "coherent" light by wrapping a flash tube around a ruby rod so the light produced was red. These were blue so probably ionic argon. FWIW. Keith was showing the effects of chronic alcohol abuse and looking unhealthy. He died shortly after this I believe. Pete experimented with psychedelics - everybody did - but quickly became disillusioned and would say that drugs were the "worst things on the planet." This was the last of the REAL Who IMO. They carried on minus Keith and his manic energy. But there was only one Keith

[@robertkern9911]

Like Pink Floyd the Who were some of the 1st to use ;laser;light shows and synthesizer That scream at the end is one of the most iconic moments in rock They held the Guinness book of records for being the loudest live band for decades Ive seen hundreds of concerts but to this day the Whos 10th anniversary concert in 74 at Madison Square Garden The highlight for me was when they did Listening to you from the Tommy album They turn all the lights on the stage and then spots come oin from allover on the crowd as they sing listening to you I get the music Yes Pete does the keyboards and back in the day when they played in concert the keyboard was on a tape playing while they played the rest live. Pete said there was no room for error because the tape was gonna play what it was gonna play no matter what they did The famous Marshal stack was invented by request from the Who and is a staple to this day

[@musicairplanes4884]

John was a absolute beast on that bass.

[@L33Reacts]

He was a cool cat that just absolutely wrecks those strings lol

[@musicairplanes4884]

@@L33Reacts 1966 my first concert was at the Hollywood Bowl. I was 15. The Who, The Animals, Everly Brothers, Sopwith Camel and the Association. The Who were still breaking up their instruments at the end of their performance. They were great and so were The Animals. It was raining and not many people there. Eric Burdon performed barefoot in the rain. I will never forget it. I was hooked for the rest of my life.

[@msfoodiediva]

See me feel me from isle of wight is must

[@yenlard6683]

Woodstock is also really good.

[@eximusic]

It is a bit sad that there is so little film footage of The Who during their heyday after the 1971 recording of Who's Next. There are tons of photos of their concerts which look amazing. This was filmed 7 years after that album, and it was old news by that time. The band was a bit older with a bit more weight and Townshend spent less time airborne or smashing guitars. It's a good vid, but makes me wish we had earlier footage with the Who's Next material (Woodstock, Monterey Pop, and Isle of Wight were all before Who's Next).

[@michaellockhart554]

There is a video floating around that shows all 7 camera angles, great watching the Keith and Ox cams

[@simonamerica1]

Saw them play this live + Tommy

[@FrankWirth-ij4rq]

Great vid as usual. Thank you. That fucking Les Paul. He put it over his head and I FROZE. I knew what he was gonna do. Smash that Beautiful piece of work. That Lester Paul still finished the fucking show.

[@ThatGirl-ku5dq]

So much energy. Love it!

[@alonzocoyethea6148]

Crazy how a bunch of guys so wild/crazy on and off stage could be so damn creative..An iconic performance for sure . ( I did notice John was keeping an eye on where Daltrey was swinging that mike ). And I think keyboardist John " Rabbit" Bundwick joined them around this time, whether he played on the studio version, don't know...Dude was camera shy, only video I've ever seen him on is 1981's " You Better You Bet"

[@Ttoc143]

John stands still to avoid Roger's microphone

[@graemestroud2768]

Great to see your appreciation for one of the greatest and most energetic and intense bands of all time 😊

[@L33Reacts]

i appreciate that, friend! they are one of a kind! i love it.

[@jnagarya519]

They were certainly the loudest. And Townsend, at the least, destroyed his hearing. Not very smart for a musician.

[@jessicaleblanc-nh1yl]

They are all of what makes The Who...The Who! Fantastic view with this one. Calling Keith Moon an Animal. He is who Animal from the Muppets was created after. Pretty Perfect! Thanks for sharing this one!

[@gadam53]

The greatest live performance in Music history, sad it was Keith’s swan song! Now that’s rock n roll !

[@HRConsultant_Jeff]

Roger always kept himself in shape and worked at keeping his voice as well. And still touring now at 80!

[@sarkmyth3703]

Song is so complex Keith had to wear headphones……but he was so wild they had to tape them to his head

[@TeresaMosby-sm4js]

Great performance and reaction. My favorite of The Who is Love Reign O'er Me.

[@clarkeandi]

You must checkout the isolated footage of John Entwistle for this performance. Absolutely insane skills!

[@ambatara]

Laughed when you called Moon an animal - the Muppet's drummer, Animal, was based on Keith. Hope the music you're discovering is a salve for some of the trials of life. I wonder if the widespread mental health issues in young people is partly caused by the dearth of great music. In my young days, there was always great new music to get lost in and to get lifted by. Seeing you and other reactors discover the 'old' stuff makes me realise how lucky a generation we were...

[@TheHogsEarReport]

I'm confident that one of these WHO Wednesdays you will react to Naked Eye, live of course! After looking over the few available live versions on Y.T. my pick would be Isle of Wight Festival 2004. Great quality, and it's acoustic! Plus, we get to see Roger play guitar!

[@rumeaug]

damn those windmills. it's just impossible

[@leepd1]

Check out the Who at the concert for New York after 9/11.. Zac Starkey on drums, in the year before Entwhistle died.. fucking amazing.

[@missblondie2393]

I LOVE The Who and appreciate all your reactions to them. "The Song Is Over" Who's Next is Pete's best song, his words. He knew he wrote his Masterpiece sadly few mention it. Keith's drumming especially at the end is breathtaking. "John's just standing there"😂 He's my favorite bass player and he does appear to be waiting for a bus or in an elevator while being a beast Love and Music Always 🎶 ✌️🤘💜

[@jonathanroberts8981]

One bio said he once got angry and tried to break his bass, but it was a Fender Precision and several minutes’ banging into the stage failed to make a dent. 😊 Fun if it was true.

[@missblondie2393]

@@jonathanroberts8981 it kinda makes sense and I'm going to go to use this example Imagine poor John's frustration while Pete and Keith are going off

[@JohnHazelwood58]

Yeah, CSI loves WHO! ... There are several CSI shows on TV (like CSI Miami, CSI New York, CSI Las Vegas, ...) and they all use WHO songs as their intro / theme song. "Won't Get Fooled Again", "Who Are You?", "I Can See For Miles", "Baba O'Riley", ... I guess that some guy at the "CSI studio" is a WHO fan!? o_O XD

[@joshoberg9797]

Great song, great band (especially live), great reaction.

[@L33Reacts]

thank you josh! i appreciate that so much. these guys are the fuckin best lol

[@pierretoureille7359]

Why Pete is rarely mentioned in the top ten of rock guitarists is beyond me. FWIW, I always heard that this take was the second take they did that day because the director told them after the first take was not the definitive take that he wanted. So they went back out and produced this masterpiece. Their prime? I'd say 1969-1976.

[@arizrich]

I was fortunate enough to be able to see The Who on their tour supporting the Who's Next album back in '71. Just out of HS and my first big concert! 10 whole bucks to see them too. They were so good that I didn't listen to the album for a month because it sounded to wimpy. Oh, they were loud too. I mean LOUD, my ears rang for a couple of weeks. But the were worth it! (We'll save the story about 9 of us in a VW Beetle for the ride home for another day )

[@robertlear2712]

I have seen The Who in concert three times. They are my favorite live band.

[@buckleymordecai9605]

Welcome to classic rock and roll Sir!

[@allengator1914]

You think that's "WOW" you should have seen some of the Pink Floyd Laser Shows. Those were WOW!