THE WHO ~ The Empire Pool. Wembley. London. UK.

*** The Who began their "Greatest Rock and Roll Band In The World" tour on 3 October 1975, the same day that The Who By Numbers was released. ***

 

 *** CONCERT DAY 1 # 3 -- OCTOBER 21 - 23 - 24, 1975 ***

 

Support Act: THE STEVE GIBBONS BAND 

  ~ THE WHO BY NUMBERS TOUR 1975 ~

 

( The Who return to the live stage with an 11-date UK tour called The Greatest Rock and Roll Band in the World tour, followed by dates in Europe and 20-date US tour through to December. It is a brilliant return to form.)

 

The Who by Numbers is the seventh studio album by English (from London) rock band The Who, released on October 3, 1975. Producer Glyn Johns.The Who by Numbers peaked at number 7 on the UK Albums Chart and number 8 on the Billboard 200 album chart in the US.

Tommy is the fourth studio album by the English (from London) rock band The Who, a double album first released on May 17 1969. The album was mostly composed by guitarist Pete Townshend, and is a rock opera that tells the story of Tommy Walker, a "deaf, dumb and blind" boy, including his experiences with life and his relationship with his family. Producer Kit Lambert. The album was commercially successful, reaching No. 2 in the UK album charts. It peaked at No. 7 in the US in 1969, but in 1970 it re-entered the charts, at which time it went on to peak at No. 4.

Quadrophenia is the sixth studio album by the English (from London) rock band The Who, releases on double album on October 26, 1973. Producer The Who; Executive producers Kit Lambert - Chris Stamp - Pete Kameron; Associate producer Glyn Johns. Quadrophenia was released to a positive reception in both the UK and the US butThe band toured in support of Quadrophenia but immediately encountered difficulties playing the material live. 

THE WHO (Band)

 

Roger Daltrey — lead and backing vocals, rhythm guitar, harmonica, percussion (1964–1983, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1996–present)
Pete Townshend — lead and rhythm guitar, backing and lead vocals, keyboards (1964–1983, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1996–present)
John Entwistle — bass guitar, horns, backing and lead vocals (1964–1983, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1996–2002; died on June 27, 2002)
Keith Moon — drums, backing and lead vocals (1964–1978; died on September 7, 1978)

 

The Setlist

THE WHO

 

I Can't Explain (Single 1965 - Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy - 1971)
Substitute (Single 1966 - Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy - 1971)
Squeeze Box (The Who by Numbers - 1975)
Boris the Spider (A Quick One - 1966)
Baba O’Riley (Single - Who's Next - 1971)
Behind Blue Eyes (Who's Next - 1971)
However Much I Booze (The Who by Numbers - 1975)
Dreaming From the Waist (The Who by Numbers - 1975)
Amazing Journey (Tommy - 1969)
Sparks (Tommy - 1969)
The Acid Queen (Tommy - 1969)
Fiddle About (Tommy - 1969)
Pinball Wizard (Tommy - 1969)
I'm Free (Tommy - 1969)
Tommy's Holiday Camp (Tommy - 1969)
We're Not Gonna Take It (Tommy - 1969)
See Me, Feel Me (Tommy - 1969)
Summertime Blues (Eddie Cochran cover - Single -1958)
Bargain (Who's Next - 1971)
My Generation (Single - My Generation -1965)
Join Together (Single - 1972)

 

Encore

 
My Generation Blues (No Album)
Maybellene (Chuck Berry cover - Single - 1955)
Won't Get Fooled Again (Single - Who's Next - 1971)

 

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Time Set: 1h29