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Post by ronmanager on Feb 26, 2015 17:24:56 GMT
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Post by whoireland on Feb 27, 2015 8:15:48 GMT
Makes sense given the cd's will be out around then I suppose
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Post by Yellow Printer on Feb 27, 2015 20:31:19 GMT
What happened to AAA revamp from Andy Neill and Matt Kent?
That's the definitive one.
And focuses on 1964 to 1978 and not the wilderness years that followed.
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Post by brianinatlanta on Feb 28, 2015 14:25:09 GMT
The revamp was to be done to include "the wilderness years".
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Post by whoireland on Feb 28, 2015 19:21:04 GMT
They need a big glossy book. It's well overdue. The stones have had a few and each was great. Lots in recent yrs from Tom petty, Eagles, U2, Springsteen,etc
The who have a wealth of images and history so should be an enjoyable book
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Post by Tom on Mar 1, 2015 14:20:22 GMT
I haven't read about that book anywhere, except for that one picture on Twitter... Any more information available?
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Post by ronmanager on Mar 1, 2015 16:00:13 GMT
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Post by Yellow Printer on Mar 1, 2015 19:10:03 GMT
Andy Neill is a purist. He's not interested in Its Hard or Tommy on Ice . If AAA is revamped it would not include post 1978.
That's how it should be
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Post by boristhearachnid on Mar 1, 2015 22:17:40 GMT
A "purist"?
Is that the same as a literary snob??
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Post by whoireland on Mar 1, 2015 23:05:06 GMT
If it's a fifty yr celebration they can't really limit it to a 1978 cutoff
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Post by Ineedanewname on Mar 1, 2015 23:32:22 GMT
Andy Neill is a purist. He's not interested in Its Hard or Tommy on Ice . If AAA is revamped it would not include post 1978. That's how it should be Don't forget - and I'm sure I've mentioned this before on a similar topic - there's a whole new generation of young fans for whom The Who as a live experience began in the 2000's. They would probably say a newly extended book to cover that period is "how it should be". |
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Post by ronmanager on Mar 2, 2015 14:23:28 GMT
I haven't read about that book anywhere, except for that one picture on Twitter... Any more information available? the publication date as October 27 and Ben Marshall as the author. |
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Post by Yellow Printer on Mar 6, 2015 20:41:28 GMT
There's nothing to justify a book on a band who have been nothing but a live act for 20 plus years,covering those 20 plus years.
That's why there's never been one.
No market there. Go figure.
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Post by whoireland on Mar 7, 2015 0:50:32 GMT
There's nothing to justify a book on a band who have been nothing but a live act for 20 plus years,covering those 20 plus years. That's why there's never been one. No market there. Go figure. Not sure are you just trying to flame here or if you're making a real point.. Bands put out live books for a 3 month tour, so I would think almost 20 yrs of recording and 20yrs plus live is plenty justification for a band regarded alongside the Beatles and stones The doors ,Beatles have been nothing for 40yrs+ yet still have many books that sell |
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Post by brianinatlanta on Mar 7, 2015 13:55:08 GMT
The post-Moon years have a lot of drama. Top of the list would be Townshend's near-destruction during 1980-81. Other highlights would be Cincinnati, the Live Aid reunion, Gary Glitter nearly kills Roger on stage (1996), the Concert for New York, the death of John, etc.
It would certainly be an often sad story filled with squandered talent, backbiting, infighting and missed opportunities followed by something of a return to form and the rebuilding of a reputation. It's got a dramatic arc to it that could make good reading.
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Post by mbbab on Mar 7, 2015 22:23:56 GMT
The post-Moon years have a lot of drama. Top of the list would be Townshend's near-destruction during 1980-81. Other highlights would be Cincinnati, the Live Aid reunion, Gary Glitter nearly kills Roger on stage (1996), the Concert for New York, the death of John, etc. It would certainly be an often sad story filled with squandered talent, backbiting, infighting and missed opportunities followed by something of a return to form and the rebuilding of a reputation. It's got a dramatic arc to it that could make good reading. Very well put Brian, some salient points indeed. |
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Post by peteisgod on Mar 9, 2015 20:07:43 GMT
Agreed. And during the 82's North American Tour they were at the top of their media popularity (the "Farewell Tour" effect, the satellite livecast etc... one of their most covered tour by medias)
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Post by swiffer on Mar 11, 2015 16:12:23 GMT
"the wilderness years: ?
pffft A good man writing the book in Ben Marshal. It will be a keeper and include ALL 50 years!
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Post by ronmanager on Jul 11, 2015 13:22:26 GMT
The 320-page book will feature a collection of previously unseen photos and rare memorabilia from The Who’s personal archive, as well as material contributed by collectors and fans. 50 Years will delve into all aspects of the band’s history, including background on their influences; details of the group’s early years and rise to fame; highlights from The Who’s heyday, during the period when the landmark rock operas Tommy and Quadrophenia were released; and the deaths of two of its members, drummer Keith Moon and bassist John Entwistle.
Townshend and Daltrey are writing captions for the book, which also will feature pullout spreads offering background information on various eras and topics.www.classichitsandoldies.com/v2/63989/
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Post by ronmanager on Sept 3, 2015 11:02:07 GMT
A little teaser from the book was published on The Who's official Facebook page.  |
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Post by larry on Sept 4, 2015 13:00:35 GMT
There's nothing to justify a book on a band who have been nothing but a live act for 20 plus years,covering those 20 plus years. That's why there's never been one. No market there. Go figure. Apparently the publishers think otherwise. That's what the free market is about. They have a right to publish and release what they want to. We as consumers have a right to buy it or not buy it. You obviously won't be. I've already ordered my copy. The free market is wonderful. |
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Post by larry on Sept 4, 2015 13:03:16 GMT
The post-Moon years have a lot of drama. Top of the list would be Townshend's near-destruction during 1980-81. Other highlights would be Cincinnati, the Live Aid reunion, Gary Glitter nearly kills Roger on stage (1996), the Concert for New York, the death of John, etc. It would certainly be an often sad story filled with squandered talent, backbiting, infighting and missed opportunities followed by something of a return to form and the rebuilding of a reputation. It's got a dramatic arc to it that could make good reading. I'd also include the band's return to full-time or nearly full-time status as a live act following and including the great Quadrophenia tour of 1996-97. Zak Starley really put the heart back into the band then and they've toured as much as any of their peers since then. |
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Post by ronmanager on Oct 5, 2015 12:35:01 GMT
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Post by ronmanager on Oct 13, 2015 13:12:09 GMT
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Post by larry on Oct 13, 2015 13:21:31 GMT
Oops. Time to click on the "delete" button on my Amazon order. Thanks for the heads up Ron |
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Post by bobthekite on Oct 14, 2015 11:25:25 GMT
Oops. Time to click on the "delete" button on my Amazon order. Thanks for the heads up Ron Not favorable but accurate review , an extremely dissapointing book that is only as good as Chris Welchs Treasures of the Who. Thats £25 I wont see again in a hurry Bob |
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Post by Yellow Printer on Oct 15, 2015 17:49:12 GMT
Yep
Anything with "Official" in the title is usually sh**.
Matt Kent and Andy Neill's AAA book is by far the best Who book there is. Seconded by Olle Lundins The Who In Sweden and third The Who in Denmark.
I bought Maximum Who at nearly £300 and it only has the work of 7 or 8 photographers
Who Live same price but more photos mostly black and white is ok.
Stick with AAA though
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Post by brianinatlanta on Oct 16, 2015 12:23:27 GMT
I know they won't listen but for years and years now The Who have needed a group of people that need to give their ok before publishing. Matt Kent and Chris Charlesworth at a minimum.
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Post by whoireland on Oct 16, 2015 18:00:31 GMT
It's strange that they break it into different sections for diff periods but it's as if the 96/97 tours never happened
Lots of similar gaps throughout
I still think it was worth the 20 quid but should've been a lot better
Still no definitive article
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Post by WhoFanatic on Nov 19, 2015 14:42:26 GMT
Here's my review of the book --> rnrchemist.blogspot.com/2015/11/book-review-who-official-history.htmlA huge disappointment and a wasted, missed opportunity. Sadly, given how the Who have handled their legacy over the last 20 years, I'm not surprised, which makes it all the more of a letdown. This book is so much less than what it should've and could've been. |
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