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Post by Ineedanewname on Dec 18, 2005 6:36:01 GMT
Possibly? When word of the upcoming Who tour first arose on Fuller's blog she mentioned the possibility of her playing some small venues in the same town as the band. However, a couple of days ago this appeared in her blog:
"I am now free to pursue the television show oportunties that have arisen from In The Attic and to go on tour with the Who next year, playing to an audience of possibly millions"
Did Townshend give her an early Christmas present, or were those words just chosen as a slap at those at Universal who recently dropped her?
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Post by pkeets on Dec 18, 2005 13:28:27 GMT
I think she's talking about taking her "In the Attic" show on the road with The Who.
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Post by Ralf on Dec 18, 2005 17:23:20 GMT
Which may turn out very interesting. Matt Kent provided us with a number of interesting videos from recent tours, but with the Attic Show on the road we might get a few nice interviews with the band on the road as well. Let her 'get on with it'
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Post by whiskyman on Dec 19, 2005 0:43:25 GMT
On the whole , when I see The Who I'm there for one band and its usually a case of "nice to know you'r here , now f*** off . A big exception to this was the mighty Joe Strummer in 2000.
So I will probably be in the bar anyway.
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Post by Ineedanewname on Dec 19, 2005 1:16:43 GMT
I really would not want to see her supporting The Who, purely because her musical style is totally unsuitable for such an event.
I also think if she does turn up as the support act it's going to be detrimental to her in that it'll serve to reinforce the allegations coming from some quarters of nepotism.
I'm with Whiskeyman on this. I don't even see the point of support acts for band's of The Who's stature. Funnily enough the one time I did make an exception for this was Strummer in 2000....but I arrived at the gig late, just after he'd finished...spent too long in the pub!
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Post by pkeets on Dec 19, 2005 2:42:06 GMT
I was pleased with Robert Plant, and afterward bought tix to one of his shows and bought his cd. I gather this it the goal--to advertise your music and maybe pick up a few extra fans for your own shows.
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Post by JillKristen on Dec 19, 2005 4:36:42 GMT
I am assuming that when you say "support" you mean open for a band. If that is the case so be it. Also when playing a large venue (50,000+) I bet less than 500 people will know that is his girlfriend anyway. I just think she has really has given Pete the push he needs to get his act together and get on the road. Look at where we were a year ago, things are so much more optimistic and I think Rachel deserves some credit for it.
JK
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Post by wholigan6404 on Dec 19, 2005 5:50:56 GMT
if i hit traffic to the venue i know i won't be missing anything if she's opening. why was she dropped from universal?
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Post by Ineedanewname on Dec 19, 2005 5:58:06 GMT
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Post by COLTOM on Dec 19, 2005 15:21:14 GMT
When I saw them in 1982, sandwiched in between the Clash, etc that opened for them - I got the Rockets. They were literally booed off the stage.
Willie Niles opened for them in 1980 when I saw them in Memphis and was treated well. He was literally the "warm-up" act. He kept telling the sound man which monitors were working, etc. He would sing songs from Daltrey's, then Entwistle's and then PT's mikes so I assume they could get a level on them. Never seen that before or since.
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Post by wholigan6404 on Dec 19, 2005 18:12:56 GMT
i really hope she doesn't open for roger and pete. i mean it would be boring, terrible. i'd rather have the backstreet boys open than her or even a hip hop artist. she was dumped by universal because she in my opinion is just nothing special. she's a nice girl i think and is good to pete but has no more talent than like i have said some chick playing some piano at a local pub or hotel lobby..
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Post by pkeets on Dec 19, 2005 23:13:54 GMT
She was dropped because girl singers are all the rage this year, and they're completely unable to sort out who's going to make it and who isn't . Since her first CD wasn't a million seller, then they're unwilling to invest any money in artist development. Also, they'd rather bet on a nubile seventeen year old who can make those Brittany type school girl videos. This is standard these days.
However, I predict that Rachel will become reasonably popular. She takes advantage of opportunities and so far has come across really well in what she's done. Also, the gals like her.
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Post by Ineedanewname on Dec 20, 2005 1:50:18 GMT
I don't think Fuller being musically out of fashion, though an obvious factor, was the only factor in her being dropped. Where the development of her musical career was concerned, she lacked focus, and in actuality did very little in the way of work. The music business is a business. They don't give money and contracts to new artists just so those artists can sit around asking people to buy their album.
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Post by JillKristen on Dec 20, 2005 3:21:19 GMT
One of the times I saw The Who Joan Osbourne opened for them. She had that hit "What If God Was One of Us". She didn't seem very Who-like, and no one seemed to care. Basically I really don't care who opens, but it would be interesting to see Rachel Fuller. My opinion of why she was dropped is because by industry standards she is old (my God she is 30!), and she doesn't strut around half naked. She actually has talent and is a musician. I mean come on, she is no Britney Spears!  JK |
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Post by lachlan on Dec 20, 2005 11:40:03 GMT
I am going to be frank with you all and say I have no idea who she is and I really dont care what she does. As long as she lives the stage still standing to see the real show, then I am happy.
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Post by JillKristen on Dec 21, 2005 0:12:22 GMT
I think outside of us major Who fans, most people would have no idea she is Pete's girlfriend. My husband is a fan of The Who and besides me mentioning her a few times he has no clue if Pete is married, divorced, or who he is sleeping with. I would feel bad if she did get booed, but hopefully that wouldn't happen.
JK
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Post by pkeets on Dec 21, 2005 14:58:48 GMT
I think most fans have given up the booing thing. They just stay at the pubs/concession counter until it's time for The Who to come on.
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Post by Patty on Dec 21, 2005 19:37:55 GMT
I rather see Robert Plant again....  |
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Post by Patty on Dec 21, 2005 20:19:20 GMT
Here is an article I found on Robert Plant (he opened for the Who in Tinley Park in August 2002)*... Quite a year...............: : : (
Zeppelin's Robert Plant Helps Nomads
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Robert Plant has secured a $60,000 donation for a Carefree, Ariz.-based charitable organization that aids nomadic people in drought-stricken West Africa.
Plant, former frontman for Led Zeppelin, had committed proceeds from a four-song CD by his band, Robert Plant and the Strange Sensation, but it failed to generate the royalties he had expected.
The 57-year-old rocker made an appeal to PAR Charitable Trust, a small grant-making organization, which agreed to make up the financial gap needed to build and operate school dorms for 200 children for three years, TurtleWill founder Irma Turtle said recently.
TurtleWill offers medical treatment, school funding and employment training for tribal people in remote regions of Ethiopia, Mali and Niger.
* I think he can afford it. Nine out of ten vehicle commercials have some Zep tune affiliated with it. Curbishley must be rolling in the dough....
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Post by wholigan6404 on Dec 22, 2005 5:24:59 GMT
robert plant or jimmy page opening would be terrific
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Post by Patty on Dec 22, 2005 6:23:29 GMT
I think it is quite apparent that Pete has been too over zealous when it comes to promoting Rachel Fuller. I have heard her music and it's okay. I wouldn't purchase the CD though.... With that being said, I don't think that particular style "cuts the mustard" for the opening act of a Who concert. I would think that he may be trying to pave her way with the Hollywood crowd and doesn't care any more about us lifers... You know us Who fans 40+... back from the 60's and 70's., Woodstock, Isle of Wright, etc. The fans who give their week's paycheck or their monthly rent check to pay for one spot on the floor of the HOB and fail but stay outside the door trying to hear a little bit of the show that is in progress. America is where the money is, you know. Hollywood can make one and break one as well. I remember the "Honeymooners" with Jackie Gleason and Art Carney (RIP both of them) and there was an episode in which Gleason's character "Ralph Kramden" states, "Be kind to the people you meet on the way because these are the same people you will meet on your way down." I don't know if that makes any sense.... I miss my uncle... He used to tell me all the time "It's a money game, Patty" about life in general. I think he is right. People lose all principles, forget who really put them there and just don't GAS about the fans any more... I do think the 2006 tour will be the last one and he wants his friend to make it in America. Selling out to the Hollywood crowd is truly "selling out." Just an opinion. Just got home from Christmas shopping. Stores close at midnight. I had a real nice time working for a store in the area. The staff was so nice... and their merchandise is the greatest except... no comment.... fur....................gr............. But if that's what they sell I am not going to get crazy about it... Peta can handle these changes... I support them all the way.... but back off if I have to work around it... and I mean AROUND it... stay away you know? Ramble, ramble, ramble. BTW, I do think Rachel is a nice girl and good for Pete. Again, I just hope her intentions are true.... Seriously. It is his decision to be with her and that is his choice but he is going way overboard with the promoting part....  |
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Post by pkeets on Dec 22, 2005 14:31:20 GMT
I like Rachel's music, and I like the Rachel/Pete collaborations, too. In a way I think it's good that she's associated a bit with The Who--like Jody Lindscott and Chyna, Rachel makes them look more equal opportunity.
Her music may be sort of a tough fit for Whofans--you have to have broad taste, maybe, to like chill music as well as Who--but it's not that much of a stretch for Pete solo fans. Rachel is popular with the women and serves as a role model for young gals who don't see any opportunities for themselves in music. More power to her.
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Post by mocha on Dec 22, 2005 21:24:43 GMT
Last time I looked it was up to the band who opened, not their fans. If you don't like Rachel Fuller, don't watch her. Anyone who thinks she gives a s**t is dense. Her music's 'not who like'? Surely you watch the Who for a who like show? You talk about giving your week's paycheck to see the who, if you're there to see the who then what does it matter who is on first? It's not like if it was someone else they'd play a longer set
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Post by JD on Dec 22, 2005 21:43:25 GMT
Last time I looked it was up to the band who opened, not their fans. If you don't like Rachel Fuller, don't watch her. Anyone who thinks she gives a s**t is dense. Her music's 'not who like'? Surely you watch the Who for a who like show? You talk about giving your week's paycheck to see the who, if you're there to see the who then what does it matter who is on first? It's not like if it was someone else they'd play a longer set I like to get my moneys worth. I saw Robert Plant with The Who in 2002. Recently, I saw the Stones and Pearl Jam together. Do you enjoy not getting your moneys worth? JD |
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Post by mocha on Dec 26, 2005 23:11:33 GMT
Yeah, but as far as I'm concerned, if I buy tickets to see the Who, then seeing the Who is getting my money's worth. If I like the openers that's an added bonus, but at the end of the day, you'd go if Busted were the support band to see the Who, right?
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Post by Ineedanewname on Dec 27, 2005 0:07:14 GMT
I'd go no matter who's supporting the band, as no doubt would everyone here. The point is, Rachel Fuller would hardly be musically relevant or conducive to the evening's experience, whereas Busted, being rather noisy and a bit lively, would be moreso....though they'd have to reform for the event.
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Post by BillyBill on Dec 28, 2005 7:30:45 GMT
I'd go no matter who's supporting the band, as no doubt would everyone here. Just curious, do you plan on going if they come near you? |
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Post by Ineedanewname on Dec 28, 2005 8:19:49 GMT
Well,they never come to me, I have to go to them, usually at some expense. Last time I saw them the ticket was about £35....and the hotel, flights, etc etc came to around £500. That aside, I really couldn't say right now if I will or won't catch the next tour. I want some idea of what I'll be getting for my money this time. If it's going to be the same old setlist, I probably won't bother....then again, I'm slightly swayed toward seeing them this time no matter what the setlist, purely on the basis that this could well be their final tour. Ask me the question again when it's all been officially announced and we have a better idea of what kind of material they'll be airing, then I'll be able to give you a better answer!  |
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Post by Patty on Dec 28, 2005 20:40:22 GMT
Last time I looked it was up to the band who opened, not their fans. If you don't like Rachel Fuller, don't watch her. Anyone who thinks she gives a s**t is dense. Her music's 'not who like'? Surely you watch the Who for a who like show? You talk about giving your week's paycheck to see the who, if you're there to see the who then what does it matter who is on first? It's not like if it was someone else they'd play a longer set I like to get my moneys worth. I saw Robert Plant with The Who in 2002. Recently, I saw the Stones and Pearl Jam together. Do you enjoy not getting your moneys worth? JD Same here. When did you see PJ open for the Stones? Where? Just curious. The last time I saw PJ was in 2003. Looking forward to their return to the Chicago area. |
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Post by mocha on Dec 29, 2005 13:27:46 GMT
I'd go no matter who's supporting the band, as no doubt would everyone here. The point is, Rachel Fuller would hardly be musically relevant or conducive to the evening's experience, whereas Busted, being rather noisy and a bit lively, would be moreso....though they'd have to reform for the event. This post is very good, it certaintly makes the stand point clearer, but I still personally think my experiance of the Who wouldn't be any different no matter who the opening act were, even if they were one of my favourites like Pearl Jam |
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