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I saw the Shakira/Beyonce song/video. Pure sex. Music? Uhh...there was music playing?!?
System of a Down makes me laugh. Pure comedy music imho. I hope they don't take themselves seriously because they make giggle music. Kind of like CW McCall for the 90's. Living Colour would kick their arse.
I thought the worst part of the show was Townsend's wardrobe malfunction. Good gawd man, test your jacket and make sure your shirt can stay tucked in. That was ugly. I thought Daltrey actually was in good form. As for the mistakes....it's the damn Who. Go rent the Isle of Wight '70 concert. The Who are not a clinical band. Townsend is not a particularly great soloist. But he is a brilliant writer and a showman with the guitar. They came in and did exactly what people wanted them to do - do a medley of their hits (which are among the greatest hits of popular music over the past 50 years) and then leave. Btw, Pino Palladino is a monster bass player.
All things considered, they were less embarrassing than the Stones these days or any other number of geezer acts playing around. I saw a recent video of KISS. That is sad. ZZ Top however can still bring it and they have aged rather well (easier when you have 4' long beards). Clapton also has aged gracefully.
The bands that they should have had were either Green Day or Foo Fighters. They have been around long enough to have a broad recognition factor, they are awesome live, and write very hooky tunes.
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