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The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live

The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live

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Overview

Rhino Records is proud to present a 3-DVD boxed set showcasing one of the greatest live bands ever-The Who. Disc one features a live rendition of their full-blown rock opera about a deaf, dumb, and blind boy. Tommy was performed live in 1989 at The Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, with special guests Elton John, Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Patti LaBelle, and Steve Winwood. Disc two contains the band's second rock opus, this time built around the story of a young mod's struggle to come of age in the mid-60s. This live version of Quadrophenia, from the 1996/1997 U.S. Tour was the first time it was performed as Townshend and Daltrey had visualized it, with live action and featuring a then-unknown Alex Langdon in a spellbinding performance as Jimmy, the disillusioned Mod.

Directed by Audrey Powell
Produced by Roger Daltrey
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Top Cast

Roger Daltrey

Roger Daltrey

Self - Vocals

Pete Townshend

Pete Townshend

Self - Guitar, Vocals

John Entwistle

John Entwistle

Self - Bass

Phil Collins

Phil Collins

Uncle Ernie

Billy Idol

Billy Idol

The Ace Face / Cousin Kevin

Elton John

Elton John

The Pinball Wizard

Steve Winwood

Steve Winwood

The Hawker

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PJ Proby

The Godfather

Patti LaBelle

Patti LaBelle

The Acid Queen

S

Simon Phillips

Drums

About The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live

The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live is a music film released in 2005. Directed by Audrey Powell, it stars Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle. Rhino Records is proud to present a 3-DVD boxed set showcasing one of the greatest live bands ever-The Who. Disc one features a live rendition of their full-blown rock opera about a deaf, dumb, and blind boy. Tommy was performed live in 1989 at The Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, with special guests Elton John, Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Patti LaBelle, and Steve Winwood. Disc two contains the band's second rock opus, this time built around the story of a young mod's struggle to come of age in the mid-60s. This live version of Quadrophenia, from the 1996/1997 U.S. Tour was the first time it was performed as Townshend and Daltrey had visualized it, with live action and featuring a then-unknown Alex Langdon in a spellbinding performance as Jimmy, the disillusioned Mod.

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