The Who 2005 performances

The Who performed just twice in 2005, at a charity performance in New York City and as part of the Live 8 concert in London. These were their only appearances between their 2004 and 2006–2007 tours.

History

On 13 June, Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey played an acoustic show at a performance for the Four Seasons of Hope charity at New York City's Gotham Hall. They were supported by keyboardist Jon Carin, who had worked with The Who on their 1996-97 tours as a support musician and stood in for John "Rabbit" Bundrick during The Concert for New York City. The ten-song set mixed old favorites with some lesser-known numbers, as well as the band’s latest single, "Real Good Looking Boy".

The following month saw the full band perform "Who Are You" and "Won't Get Fooled Again" for the London segment of the Live 8 concert at Hyde Park, almost exactly 20 years to the day of their appearance at Live Aid. Though regular sidemen John Bundrick and Simon Townshend joined them, bassist Pino Palladino and drummer Zak Starkey were unavailable - Damon Minchella and Steve White, both members of Paul Weller's band at the time, filled in on bass and drums for the performance.

Band members

• Roger Daltrey – lead vocals, harmonica, acoustic guitar
• Pete Townshend – lead guitar, acoustic guitar, vocals
• John "Rabbit" Bundrick – keyboards, piano (July 2nd only)
• Jon Carin – keyboards, piano, backing vocals (July 13th only)
• Simon Townshend – rhythm guitar, vocals (July 2nd only)
• Damon Minchella – bass guitar (July 2nd only)
• Steve White – drums (July 2nd only)

Set lists

July 13th New York City charity performance

All songs written by Pete Townshend except where noted.

1. "Who Are You"
2. "Pinball Wizard"
3. "Behind Blue Eyes"
4. "Real Good Looking Boy" (Townshend, Luigi Creatore, Hugo Peretti and George David Weiss)
5. "The Kids Are Alright
6. "Mary Anne with the Shaky Hand"
7. "I'm One"
8. "Drowned"
9. "Baba O'Riley"
10. "Won't Get Fooled Again"

Live 8 performance

All songs written by Pete Townshend.

1. "Who Are You"
2. "Won't Get Fooled Again"

Performance dates

See also

• List of The Who tours and performances

External links

• The Who Online Concert Guide (2005)