The Who

Sheffield Arena

Joanne Chapman

IT'S remarkable how a band like The Who has managed to survive in today's musical climate; the members play their own instruments, they don't do dance routines, and there isn't a pretty face among them. But the thousands of people who filled Sheffield Arena can't be wrong.

The trademark mass of ringlets is long gone, but Roger Daltrey still has a voice more powerful than a jet engine.

Putting their years of excessive living and bad hair styles behind them, they thrilled the crowd with Substitute, Relay, Won't Be Fooled Again, and You Better You Bet among others, in between Pete Townshend's banter with the crowd and references to TV's The Weakest Link.

There are few bands who could fill an arena now, and fewer still 21 years after their last hit. The Who is a British institution, and with the addition of Ringo's son, Zak Starkey, on drums, it is the epitome of the British rock band.

After a set lasting over two hours, The Who said goodbye to their loyal brigade of fans.

The kids are still alright.