Most of the set came from the earlier albums. They played only one song from last year's "Face Dances" (Entwistle's "The Quiet One") and four from their latest LP, "It's Hard" — "Eminence Front," "Dangerous," "Cry If You Want" and the title cut.

Other numbers included "Sister Disco," "I Can See For Miles," "Drowned," "Tattoo," and "Long Live Rock."

None of The Who's recent group efforts have approached the strength of Townshend's two outstanding solo albums, "Empty Glass" and "All The Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes," leading one to wonder if the group is receiving his less-involved work (i.e., the scraps).

Perhaps, as Daltrey has said in recent interviews, the group now will be able to experiment more in the studio and concentrate on the albums without having to deal with the pressures of re-creating the songs in concert.

After a flurry of explosions, The Who — returned for encores of "Squeeze Box" and "Magic Bus." But for many, the long day was capped off earlier by the final roar of Townshend's guitar on the set-ending "Won't Get Fooled Again."

It was probably the last time Florida fans would witness that majestic classic performed the way it was meant to be done — on stage, with stunning vocal and guitar pyrotechnics that have permanently welded the song into rock history books…

Although the crowd was reportedly the largest-ever to fill the Tangerine Bowl for a concert, conditions were more pleasant than in the past.

The temperature was moderately cool, a breeze wafted throughout the upper tiers and clouds blocked out most of the sun's potent rays. The cooler weather seemed to temper the behavior of the crowd, which can range from impatient to unruly during the hot summer outdoor shows.

Earlier, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts kicked off the show to a surprisingly lukewarm reaction. The former leader of The Runaways has emerged as one of 1982's newest and most exciting stars, but even hits like "I Love Rock 'n' Roll," "Do You Wanna Touch Me?" and her cover of Tommy James' "Crimson and Clover" drew a mixed response at best.

Jett played almost the same 45-minute set she's been touring the country with all year. Razor-edged guitars, bar-band enthusiasm and a seemingly couldn't-miss selection of songs (including "Bad Reputation," The Sex Pistols' "Black Leather" and her fiery version of The Stones' "Star Star") easily should have won over the crowd. She deserved better treatment.

Jett, however, fared much better than The B-52s, who were woefully out of place.

Why, with acts like The Clash and David Johansen opening Who dates in other parts of the country, The B-52s were chosen for this show is anybody's guess and the promoter's mistake.

As they have shown in two previous Tampa concerts, The B-52s have trouble holding the stage in a small-hall setting, let alone a stadium. The band's mixture of new wave trappings and '60s surf music sounds thin on stage, with only drums, guitar and synthesizer to accompany the vocals.

When the crowd caught sight of Cindy Wilson and Kate Pierson's hairdos and costumes, a barrage of jeers, paper cups, ice and shoes followed.

Lead singer Fred Schneider's deadpan comments ("Here's another song") are funny to fans, but to 60,000 Who diehards, his between-song patter came off sounding antagonistic, which it really wasn't. This communication breakdown only added to the hostile welcome.

The group made it through half its set, which included "Party Out of Bounds" and "Planet Claire," before rushing through "Rock Lobster" and leaving the stage after only 25 minutes, their pride injured but apparently (and luckily) nothing else.