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The Who – 1999-11-12 – The House of Blues, Chicago, IL [HQ-AUD]

The Who is an English rock band that formed in 1964.  Their most classic lineup consisted of Pete Townshend (guitar), Roger Daltry (vocals), John Entwistle (bass), and Keith Moon (drums).  They are one of the most influential bands of the 20th century.  In late 1999, The Who played 7 shows ranging from an acoustic performanc3e at The Bridge School benefit to to a “dot.com” launch part in Las Vegas to a set of charity shows in Chicago to a pair of Christmas shows in London.  The two Chicago concerts took place at The House of Blues and benefited the nearby Maryville Academy.  Townshend had played solo benefit shows for the academy in prior years, helping to raise over $1 million.   The academy’s mission is to treat and support children who have been physically, sexually, and/or emotionally abused.  The House of Blues shows were notable for resurrecting several songs that had rarely been played since the 1970s, including Pure and Easy, Getting in Tune, and I’m A Boy.  The shows also featured the first performances since 1989 of You  Better You Bet and Eminence Front.  This high quality audience recording captures the first show on 12 Nov 1999.  Check this one out to hear The Who in what turned out to be a warm up for their highly successful 2000 tour.

ACDC – 2015-06-07 – Stadion Letzigrund, Zurich [HQ-AUD]

ACDC is an Australian hard rock band that formed in 1973 by the brothers Angus and Malcolm Young.  Although they endured quite a few lineup changes in their over 40 years together, the one constant was the brothers Young.  That is, until recently.  Unfortunately, Malcolm has had to permanently retire from the band due to dementia.  Their last album is the first in their history without even one recorded track by Malcolm.  Malcolm Young has been replaced by his nephew Stevie Young.  He has previously filled in for his Uncle on the 1988 tour due to Malcolm falling sick.  Another bit of trouble surrounded drummer Phil Rudd.  He got into a bit of legal trouble in New Zealand over alleged drug possession and attempted murder.  Therefore, he was removed from the band and unable to tour in support of the Rock or Bust album.  Chris Slade has replaced him.  No word if it’s a permanent replacement, but I suspect that it is.  This high quality audience recording was in Zurich on 7 Jun 2015, and was supplied by the Moonshiner a week or so after the concert date.  Check this one out, and then, go out and by the CD.  😉