Retro Chicken

While it is true that the Stones ushered in the era of modern arena rock shows*, it is the Who who should be credited with inventing the modern rock performance – windmills, great moves and of course instrument smashing are all trademark Who innovations – not to mention great music.

This video features the classic Who lineup – with Keith Moon on drums. Drum geeks will notice that Keith doesn’t have a high-hat, he has a ride cymbal next to his snare and he bangs on the gong behind him like it is just another part of his kit – I guess this is just more proof of his greatness (Full Moon is an amazing biography about traveling with Keith Moon written by one of the Who’s roadies). The rest of the band also rocks.

*On the Stones’ tour that resulted in the album “Get Yer Ya Ya’s Out” (as well as the infamous incident at the concert at Altamont Raceway), they introduced an on-stage monitor system, making it possible for the band to play to enormous crowds and still hear themselves playing – this is now standard even in small clubs.