Zak Starkey live with: The Who - 2004

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Nov 10 - Pete's Diary entry outlines 2005 Who plans ...

Warm Up and Teenage Cancer Trust Gigs

18 March 2004 - Band Rehearsal - Live Streaming Webcast

About 3PM GMT, it was announced on Pete's Site that the band could be seen and heard rehearsing via a live streaming webcast.
Set list included: Another Tricky Day, Bargain, Behind Blue Eyes, Baba O'Riley, 5:15, Sea & Sand, Love Reign O'er Me, Eminence Front, You Better You Bet, Real Good Looking Boy, Old Red Wine - lasting about 2.5 hours.
The band was once again the same configuration as the 2002 tour - Pete, Roger, Zak, Rabbit, Pino, and Simon Townshend.
Rehearsals took place March 15 - 18th, and you can read John Rabbit Bundrick's diary postings about then at his official site!
 

 

Kentish Town Forum (warm -up Gigs!) - March 22, 24, 25 2004

Tickets went on sale Friday, Feb 13th at 10AM (GMT)
London Kentish Town Forum, 9-17 Highgate Road, London
  

Monday 22 March 2004:

Opening night at this small intimate venue. A few miscues and some blown lyrics, but good energy and Pete seemed to be having fun!
Set List: Who Are You, I Can't Explain, Substitute, Anyway Anyhow Anywhere, Another Tricky Day, Bargain, Baba O'Riley, 5:15, Sea and Sand, Love Reign O'er Me, Eminence Front, You Better You Bet, Real Good Looking Boy, The Kids Are Alright, My Generation / Old Red Wine, Won't Get Fooled Again, Pinball Wizard, Amazing Journey / Sparks, See Me Feel Me / Listening To You.
 Photos and a video clip can been seen in the Who section of Pete's Site.

"Then, just when Townshend's twiddly tendencies threaten to get a bit much, they bang out My Generation, reclaim Behind Blue Eyes from its recent desecration at the hands of Limp Bizkit, and promptly blow away most modern bands young enough to be their grandkids with a punchy Won't Get Fooled Again.
To paraphrase that generational anthem, meet the new bosses, same as the old bosses. The Who are still in charge." - The Telegraph - Blown Away By The Windmilling Wizard, Craig McLean 24-3-2004

  official bootleg available thru themusic.com
 

Wednesday 24 March 2004:

Same set list as the previous night, though a bit tighter and with very high energy!
Set List: Who Are You, I Can't Explain, Substitute, Anyway Anyhow Anywhere, Another Tricky Day, Bargain, Baba O'Riley, 5:15, Sea and Sand, Love Reign O'er Me, Eminence Front, You Better You Bet, Real Good Looking Boy, The Kids Are Alright, My Generation / Old Red Wine, Won't Get Fooled Again, Pinball Wizard, Amazing Journey / Sparks, See Me Feel Me / Listening To You.
 photos and a video clip are available in the Who section of Pete's Site.
Official bootleg available thru themusic.com
 

Thursday 25 March 2004:

This set was cut short due to Roger's voice not recovering from the previous and not wanting to blow it completely away before the RAH gigs to come.
Eliminated from the set list: The Kid's Are Alright, Real Good Looking Boy, Old Red Wine or the entire Tommy encore. Won't Get Fooled Again was the last song with My Generation as the encore.
photos and a video clip are available in the Who section of Pete's Site.
Official bootleg available thru themusic.com
 

150th anniversary of The Royal Albert Hall - TCT Concert - March 29 2004

Went on sale 22 January 9AM GMT and Tickets were £150.00, £80.00, £44.50, £22.50
THE WHO perform TOMMY, plus guests!!
All proceeds will go towards building specialist hospital units and services for teenagers with cancer
See the Teenage Cancer Trust's pages

background: Pete in his Nov 13 2003 diary, announced that he spoke with Roger and that "we" would definitely play on the day of this event. By "we" was unclear if this includes the full band of regulars (Zak, Rabbit, etal) or just the 'new' Everyly Brothers format as he calls it!

In his Nov 27th diary posting, Pete points out that it isn't actually the 150th anniversary of the building (which wasn't completed until 1871), but regardless, "we are playing there on March 29th 2004. Even if the RAH is only 132 ..."

Turns out that the band did NOT perform TOMMY as advertised, though the set did feature the Tommy encore they were doing in 2002, and at the Forum 2004.
Set List: Who Are You, I Can't Explain, Substitute, Anyway Anyhow Anywhere, Baba O'Riley, Behind Blue Eyes, 5:15, Sea and Sand, Love Reign O'er Me, Eminence Front, You Better You Bet, Real Good Looking Boy, The Kid's Are Alright, My Generation -> Old Red Wine, Won't Get Fooled Again, Pinball Wizard, Amazing Journey -> Sparks, See Me Feel Me -> Listening To You
official bootleg available thru themusic.com

March 30, 2004 - Royal Albert Hall, Teenage Cancer Trust Benefit

The headliners for this night are The Stereophonics. However, they will be joined that evening by a supergroup, which XFM online (March 12) says will be called TRUST. Trust will be made up of Noel and Liam Gallagher, Zak Starkey, Roger Daltrey, Paul Weller and James Dean Bradfield (Manic Street Preachers), and Gem Archer (Oasis guitarist). The Xfm article says vocal duties will be split among the participants, and that Zak has "spent the last two days rehearsing with the band in a north London studio. Full article at XFM: www.xfm.co.uk
The
NME online reports the same bit, but goes on to say:

Not true, say the band's management. A statement from the band reads: "Contrary to reports in the UK press today Oasis will not be participating in this year's Teenage Cancer Trust concert at the Royal Albert Hall."
"They have played the event in the past but although big supporters of the TCT could not take part this year due to studio commitments. They hope the event is as successful as it has been in previous years." - NME online Mar 12, 2004

The Sun online has a completely different take. After the same basic info as the other reports they supply a 'quote' claimed as being from a band source :

An Oasis source said: “Zak has been desperate to play with Oasis for a while. He’s a big fan — and they’re big BEATLES fans — so everyone is happy."
- Bizarre - The Sun 12 Mar, 2004

["desperate" ... oh puhleeeeze ... no wonder they call this column Bizarre -- kv !]

Update: Although Paul Weller and Noel Gallagher were both on hand to watch the Who gig the previous night, it seems Oasis' official denial of participation was correct after all (imagine that!). No Gallaghers in the supergroup, and no Starkey. The 'super' group that opened the show March 30th consisted of Paul Weller who did the first four songs solo (and stayed for the entire set), then was joined by James Dean Bradfield (Manic Street Preachers) and Kelly Jones (Stereophonics). Roger Daltrey came out, as did Steve Gorman (Stereophonics) for the last two songs - The Kids Are Alright and Magic Bus.

 

US Tour Dates

Carnegie Hall - New York, NY - Weds May 19, 2004

The annual TV network's "upfront" presentations took place the week of May 17th in New York City. Described as "four days of showmanship and salesmanship designed to entice advertisers to buy, buy, buy commercial time on the ... next season" (www.tvbarn.com), day three of the four day event included CBS's presentation at Carnegie Hall. It featured words from the network head (Les Moonves), a parody of other network's woes to the tune of Beatle hits performed by the tribute band Fab Four, more talk, a comical film short starring Dr. Phil as a bartender listening and advising some famous people with troubles, followed by the business pitch for the new and returning shows, and finally, the grand finale - THE WHO
The band performed a three song set: Who Are You, Baba O'Riley and Won't Get Fooled Again at Carnegie Hall. All three CSI TV shows ( CSI, CSI:Miami and CSI:NY ) now use Who songs as their themes. The set was filmed by CBS, and there was, as Matt Kent describes on Pete's site, "an ecstatic (and, as I said, surprised) audience."
As per tvbarn.com: "When it was over, the upfront was over. No more Les. He knew better than to try and top that act, even with a goodbye."
 

Tweeter Center - Mansfield, MA - Thurs May 20, 2004

Priced $35.00 - $127.00. The Irish band Mr. North opened.
WOW! A bit ragged in spots, but full of surprises and energy - an amazing overall vibe, that featured the first really mixed up set list order in a long long time, and truly new additions like Long Live Rock and Love Ain't For Keeping! I can still feel the chills! I must say the sound was fantastic - I could actually HEAR much of Pino, and Zak's drums (all of them finally!) were crisp and clear and loud! Not to mention that he was totally on tonight.
Set List: Who Are You, Baba O'Riley, I Can't Explain, Long Live Rock, Behind Blue Eyes, 5.15, Punk And The Godfather, Love Reign O'er Me, Eminence Front, You Better You Bet, Real Good Looking Boy, Substitute, Love Ain't For Keeping, Magic Bus, My Generation->The Kids Are Alright-> Old Red Wine (abbreviated), Won't Get Fooled Again
Encore: Pinball Wizard, Amazing Journey-> Sparks, See Me Feel Me ->Listening To You

official bootleg available for thru themusic.com
 

Madison Square Garden - New York City, NY - Saturday May 22, 2004

Priced $54.50 - $254.50 - David Johansen opened!

After this event went on sale, there was a great deal of rumbling about how nothing in the center two front sections made it to the public. On May 7th, we at least found out who had some of them. From May 7th through May 17th, The Who, through Ticketmaster, auctioned off a limited number of specially-reserved Floor seats. A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit City of Hope. [City of Hope is one of the world's leading research and treatment centers for cancer, diabetes, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Named by U.S. News & World Report as one of America's best medical centers for cancer treatment, City of Hope is a pioneer in the fields of bone marrow transplantation and genetics.]
Minimum bid was for 2 or 4 tickets, at $300 per ticket (face was $254.54). Tickets are bid by 'ticket group' with seats assigned after win. The groups for this auction were 20 seats in Sec 2 & 3 - Row J (9th), 28 seats in Sec 2 & 3 - Row K (10th), 44 seats in Sec 1, 2, 3, 4 - Row L (11th), and 4 seats in Sec 3 - Row M (12th).

Many saw this performance as magical and unsurpassed, while others saw it as another fine fine example of the all out, high energy shows that MSG seems to elicit from the Who. Your perception may have depended upon where you were sitting! Where I was, the sound is usually horrid, but this time it was actually decent. I'm told that down in the sweet spots, it was the best many veterans have ever heard (and after witnessing the huge improvement in Mansfield Thursday, I believe them). The MSG Who gigs are always special. There is just something about that venue, that audience and that band that combines for truly electrifying results. From what I could assess from my vantage point, what made this show so much more that the usual fare was the INTERACTION of Pete and Roger, as well as Zak being totally and completely on fire.
The set list slipped back to nearly old form, but did have a few shuffles and surprises. The biggest being the acoustic "Naked Eye" with just Pete and Roger on guitars, and the additional spontaneous encore that had Pete shouting for the band to return to the stage for a blistering Magic Bus that he did not seem to want to stop! Trainwreck of the night award goes to Eminence Front!

Set list: I Can't Explain, Substitute, Anyway Anyhow Anywhere, Who Are You, Behind Blue Eyes, Baba O'Riley, 5.15, The Punk And The Godfather, Love Reign O'er Me, Eminence Front, Drowned (PT solo acoustic), Naked Eye (PT & RD solo acoustic), Real Good Looking Boy, You Better You Bet, My Generation (teasing lines from Young Man Blues into) Old Red Wine (abbreviated), Won't Get Fooled Again
Encore: Pinball Wizard, Amazing Journey / Sparks, See Me Feel Me-Listening to You
Encore 2: Magic Bus

official bootleg available thru themusic.com
  

More East coast Dates possible?

While much of the opening act rumors have been about the White Stripes, another emerges with additional info - May 3rd, Blabbermouth.net ran a blurb about the band Velvet Revolver being offered FOUR East Coast dates with the Who in late May ... FOUR?! Philly has been a very very strong rumor, especially since the stray advert on ticketmaster appeared for only a few hours (minutes?) a while back. Velvet Revolver is a new band featuring x-Guns & Roses and x-Stone Temple Pilots members. As it turns out, David Johansen opened at Madison Square Garden, and Irish band Mr. North opened at Mansfield.
 

Blaisdell Arena - Honolulu, Hawaii - Aug 3, 2004

Went on sale June 19th. Priced: $95.00 and $65.00.
The opening act this evening was a local drumming troupe.
Fan reports say this was a rockin' blisterin' show from the get-go.
Set list: I Can't Explain, Substitute, Anyway Anyhow Anywhere, Baba O'Riley, Behind Blue Eyes, Real Good Looking Boy, Who Are You, Drowned (PT solo acoustic), The Punk And The Godfather, Love Reign O'er Me, Eminence Front, You Better You Bet, The Kids Are Alright, My Generation->Old Red Wine (abbreviated), Won't Get Fooled Again
Encore: Pinball Wizard, Amazing Journey-> Sparks, See Me Feel Me->Listening to You
Official bootleg available thru themusic.com
 

A & B Amphitheater, Maui, Hawaii - Aug 4th

Presale began June 28th, public sale July 1st. Priced: $95, $75, $55
Set list: I Can't Explain, Substitute, Anyway Anyhow Anywhere, Baba O'Riley, Behind Blue Eyes, Real Good Looking Boy, Who Are You, Drowned (PT solo acoustic), The Punk And The Godfather, Love Reign O'er Me, Eminence Front, You Better You Bet, The Kids Are Alright, My Generation->Old Red Wine (abbreviated), Won't Get Fooled Again
Encore: Pinball Wizard, Amazing Journey-> Sparks, See Me Feel Me->Listening to You
Official bootleg available thru themusic.com
 

Shoreline Amphitheatre Mountain View, CA - Saturday Aug 7, 2004

Tickets were priced: $194.00, $94.00, $44.00
Opening: Greg Kihn Band
Set list: I Can't Explain, Substitute, Anyway Anyhow Anywhere, Baba O'Riley, Behind Blue Eyes, Real Good Looking Boy, Who Are You, Drowned (PT solo acoustic), The Punk And The Godfather, Love Reign O'er Me, Eminence Front, You Better You Bet, The Kids Are Alright, My Generation->Old Red Wine (abbreviated), Won't Get Fooled Again
Encore: Pinball Wizard, Amazing Journey-> Sparks, See Me Feel Me->Listening to You
Official bootleg available thru themusic.com
 

Hollywood Bowl Los Angeles CA - Aug 9, 2004

Tickets went on sale April 4th, and were priced at: $504.50, $254.00, $179.50, $103.50, $53.50 & $43.50.
Opening: Randy Coleman
Set list: I Can't Explain, Substitute, Anyway Anyhow Anywhere, Baba O'Riley, Behind Blue Eyes, Real Good Looking Boy, Who Are You, Drowned (PT solo acoustic), The Punk And The Godfather, Love Reign O'er Me, Eminence Front, You Better You Bet, The Kids Are Alright, My Generation->Old Red Wine (abbreviated), Won't Get Fooled Again (w/extended jam)
Encore: Pinball Wizard, Amazing Journey-> Sparks, See Me Feel Me->Listening to You
This show was not originally listed as available thru themusic.com. However it has now been added and can be ordered as a separate show, or as part of the box sets being offered. (The price of the box sets was NOT increased from the original advertised price - a bargain!)
 

2004 Isle Of Wight Festival

warm-up dates

Birmingham NIA - June 7, 2004
tickets went on sale Apr 30th, and were £32.50 and £29.50.
support band: Kasabian
Set List: I Can't Explain, Substitute, Anyway Anyhow Anywhere, Who Are You, Behind Blue Eyes, Baba O'Riley, Punk And The Godfather, 5.15, Love Reign O'er Me, Eminence Front, Drowned, Naked Eye, Real Good Looking Boy, You Better You Bet, My Generation-> Old Red Wine (abbreviated), Won't Get Fooled Again
Encore 1: Pinball Wizard, Amazing Journey-> Sparks, See Me Feel Me ->Listening To You
Encore 2: Magic Bus
official bootleg available thru themusic.com

Cardiff International Arena - June 10, 2004
Tickets went on sale APR 30th, and all tickets were £32.50
support band: Kasabian
Set List: I Can't Explain, Substitute, Anyway Anyhow Anywhere, Who Are You, Behind Blue Eyes, Baba O'Riley, Punk And The Godfather, 5:15, Love Reign O'er Me, Eminence Front, Drowned, Naked Eye, Real Good Looking Boy, Long Live Rock, You Better You Bet, My Generation -> Old Red Wine (abbreviated), Won't Get Fooled Again
Encore: Pinball Wizard, Amazing Journey -> Sparks, See Me Feel Me ->Listening To You
Encore 2: Magic Bus
official bootleg available thru themusic.com
 

2004 Isle Of Wight Festival - Saturday June 12, 2004 Seaclose Park, Newport

This was announced Dec 19th, 2003. They headlined the 2nd of three days - The Stereophonics headline the 11th, and David Bowie the 13th. Tickets were £35 per day, or £75 for a weekend ticket. Camping vouchers were £15 and camper van vouchers £75.
Set List: I Can't Explain, Substitute, Anyway Anyhow Anywhere, Who Are You, Behind Blue Eyes, Bargain, Baba O'Riley, Punk and the Godfather, 5:15 ,Love Reign O'er Me, Eminence Front, Drowned, Naked Eye, Real Good Looking Boy, You Better You Bet, My Generation -> Old Red Wine (partial), Won't Get Fooled Again, Pinball Wizard, Amazing Journey-> Sparks, See Me Feel Me ->Listening To You
Encore: Magic Bus

"The highlight for many at the festival was The Who, who thrilled the crowd with a selection of their greatest hits in a two-hour performance last night which was a throwback to the band's legendary performance in 1970 - the last of the original Isle of Wight Festivals. - Ananova - Jun 13 2004

"Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend proved that, despite their age, they are still as great as they were in their heyday.
Daltrey, 59, sounded like a man who had taken 30 years of his voice as Townshend showed once again why he is a guitar legend." - The Mirror Online - Jun 14 2004

"But, remarkably, no other act came close to the youth, energy, clarity, and sheer genius of the Who. They just don't make them like that any more." - The Telegraph Jun 14 2004

official bootleg available thru themusic.com

Japanese Dates

The Rock Odyssey 2004 - July 24th and 25th, 2004 - Yokohama & Osaka Japan

The "Rock Odyssey 2004 Festival" is much like the V98 in the UK in that the lineups swap venues each of the days. The 2004 lineup includes: Aerosmith, The Who, Koji Inaba, Paul Weller, Ulfuls, Michelle Branch, Josh Todd, Love Psychedelico, and many many others. Start time is 11 AM.
UDO http://www.udo.co.jp has details, mostly in Japanese only, on their site.
 

July 23 2004 - Yokohama Stadium - rehearsal

The band arrived in Tokyo on the 22nd, and a rehearsal and soundcheck was held at Yokohama Stadium on the 23rd. Temps in Tokyo have been hovering around 100° during this time. Photos from the rehearsal and soundcheck can be seen on Pete's site.
   

July 24 Rock Odyssey 2004 - Yokohama International Stadium, Yokohama

The Who were scheduled to be on about 5pm, just prior to Aerosmith who were closing. They swap billing the next night in Osaka.
This venue holds 60,000 and tickets were 14,000 yen.
Set List: Can't Explain, Substitute, Anyway Anyhow Anywhere, Baba O'Riley, Behind Blue Eyes, Real Good Looking Boy, Who Are You, 5:15, Love Reign O'er Me, My Generation -> Old Red Wine (partial), Won't Get Fooled Again
Encore: Pinball Wizard, Amazing Journey->Sparks, See Me Feel Me ->Listening To You
UDO http://www.udo.co.jp has details, in Japanese only, on their site
According to Matt's report on Pete's site, the stereotyped 'reserved Japanese audience' actually went wild, and Pete even obliged with a guitar smash - which Matt caught on film and plans to post!
Official bootleg available thru themusic.com
 

July 25 Rock Odyssey 2004 - Osaka Dome, Osaka

(**note Pete's site originally had incorrect date of July 26th**)
The band traveled from Tokyo to Osaka and back the day of the show on a bullet train. The venue is an indoor baseball arena.
Set List: Can't Explain, Substitute, Anyway Anyhow Anywhere, Baba O'Riley, Behind Blue Eyes, Real Good Looking Boy, Who Are You, 5:15, Love Reign O'er Me, My Generation -> Old Red Wine (partial), Won't Get Fooled Again
Encore: Pinball Wizard, Amazing Journey->Sparks, See Me Feel Me ->Listening To You
UDO http://www.udo.co.jp now has details, in Japanese only, on their site
Official bootleg available thru themusic.com
 

Australian Dates

The band returns to Australia for the first time since 1968! As stated in the press release: "During their one and only January 1968 Australian tour, The Big Show (alongside Paul Jones and The Small Faces), misbehaving, alcohol and filthy' language got them police-escorted off a plane, banned from their connecting flight, and grounded for hours. They swore they would never return.
And they didn't. Until now."

Promoter Michael Chugg even set up a special website for the event: www.whostouring.com.

When the news was originally posted on Pete's site in the news section on April 8th, a total of six dates were listed - July 28, 29 for Sydney, July 31, Aug 01, & 02 for Melbourne, and Aug 4 for Sydney again. Only the 28th and 31st gigs were being listed on whostouring.com, the promoter's site, ads, and concert listings. The News posting on Pete's site was later edited to list only the July 28 and July 31 shows. A second Sydney show, July 29th, was finally offered up for sale in mid June.

28 July, 2004 - Sydney Entertainment Centre, Sydney Australia

Internet Presale began April 19th, General public sale 22 April. Priced at $199 & $99 aus. Opening band: You Am I
Set List: Can't Explain, Substitute, Anyway Anyhow Anywhere, Baba O'Riley, Behind Blue Eyes, Real Good Looking Boy, Who Are You, 5:15, Love Reign O'er Me, Drowned, Eminence Front, The Kids are Alright, You Better You Bet, My Generation -> Old Red Wine (partial), Won't Get Fooled Again
Encore: Pinball Wizard (with Sensation intro), Amazing Journey->Sparks, See Me Feel Me ->Listening To You
Official bootleg available thru themusic.com
Australian TV Channel 7 showed "Substitute" in its entirety, billed as the band's only Aussie TV appearance.
 

29 July 2004 - Sydney Entertainment Centre, Sydney

Priced at $199 & $99 aus. [originally listed on Pete's site April 8th, then removed]
Opening band: You Am I
This added show finally officially announced early in June, and was made available in a pre-sale at a reduced price to those on the promoter's [Michael Chugg Entertainment] mailing lists. The press release also stated that there would NOT be any added show in Melbourne.
Set List: Can't Explain, Substitute, Anyway Anyhow Anywhere, Baba O'Riley, Behind Blue Eyes, Real Good Looking Boy, Who Are You, I'm One, Punk and The Godfather, Love Reign O'er Me (w/false start), Eminence Front, You Better You Bet, The Kids are Alright, My Generation -> Old Red Wine (partial), Won't Get Fooled Again
Encore: Pinball Wizard, Amazing Journey->Sparks, See Me Feel Me ->Listening To You
According to Matt Kent, as well as fans posting reviews, Zak was on fire for this show!
Official bootleg available thru themusic.com
 

31 July 2004 - Vodafone Arena, Melbourne

Internet Presale began April 18th, General public sale 22 April. Priced at $199 & $99 aus.
[01 Aug & 02 Aug dates were not listed at anytime at www.whostouring.com, but were originally posted on Pete's site in the news section on April 8th, although they were edited out soon after. When MCE finally announced the second Sydney show (around June 4th), the announcement made it clear that there would be only ONE Melbourne date.]

Set List: Can't Explain, Substitute, Anyway Anyhow Anywhere, Baba O'Riley, Behind Blue Eyes, Real Good Looking Boy, Who Are You, Drowned, Punk and The Godfather, Love Reign O'er Me, Eminence Front, You Better You Bet, The Kids are Alright, My Generation -> Old Red Wine (partial), Won't Get Fooled Again
Encore: Pinball Wizard, Amazing Journey->Sparks, See Me Feel Me ->Listening To You

Official bootleg available thru themusic.com
  

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