The Who Get Slagged Off Eddie Ruckus 9 February, 2010 - 4:11 AM

Roger Daltrey, the 65-year-old singer of The Who, thinks that his band’s performance at yesterday’s Superbowl, watched by over 100 million people, went okay.

About 99.9 million of the people watching seem to disagree.

Daltrey admits he wasn’t personally satisfied with the Who’s 12-minute medley of some of their greatest hits. “I was so blinded that I couldn’t see,” says the old codger. “And I really wished the crowd would have gotten into singing the songs with us more. That’s how it is in Europe for our soccer matches. I wanted more banter.”

Reaction to the band’s performance ranged from best Superbowl half-time entertainment ever, to simply the worst.

“Daltrey sounded strained – and judging from his singing, straining to hear himself – and Townshend looked and sounded desperate,” wrote one critic. “He can still windmill his guitar, but he wasn't so much singing as shouting. The stage was the most exciting part of the show.”

What did you think of The Who’s performance?

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• sharon moore says

  I thought it was great
  the whole lighting and spectalar was fantasitic
  i think the sports promoters in this country have a lot to live up to.
  doesnt matter how they sounded they are a great band from a great era of music

  Posted Tuesday 9 February, 2010 9:24 AM
• danny says

  some people dont know what there talking about .
  i think they sounded good there not 20 year olds anymore what do people want .
  you couldnt have justin timberlake there what a wanker theses guys dont have 2 prove 2 anyone there the who they r what a band should b .

  Posted Tuesday 9 February, 2010 12:36 PM
• mike collins says

  The Who were and are awesome... they are a raw, loose rock and roll band, always have been... if people want note perfect over-produced music they need to stick to pop music...

  I've followed The Who for 30 odd years and that performance was solid (and loose, messy, full of energy as they're meant to be!)... that's The Who !!!

  Posted Tuesday 9 February, 2010 8:52 PM
• Marty says

  Man, I actually thought they were pretty good. Sure, Pete and Roger are moving on in years and aren't going to be getting around like a shirtless Lil' Wayne (which is what I suspect the crowd wanted), but they still put on an awesome show.

  Posted Wednesday 10 February, 2010 3:13 AM
• lino says

  If I was 65 and could still sing, man I'd be wrapped. Hey guys look at the big picture, Tho Who only play live once in a blue moon, so enjoy it .

  Posted Wednesday 10 February, 2010 8:21 AM
• jo walsh says

  THE WHO'S SHOW WAS GREAT....AT THEIR AGE I'D BE JUST RAPT TO REMEMBER THE B****Y WORDS.
  SHOCKING ENVIRONMENT TO PLAY IN BUT THEY DID FAB JOB!!

  Posted Thursday 11 February, 2010 12:26 PM
• Dave-O says

  This is not very good... I'm sorry guys.

  You made great music back in the day, but this????

  I would love to hear you guys bring out a new album!

  Posted Sunday 14 February, 2010 6:29 PM

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