THE unconventional Who mesmerised Derby audiences at the Odeon last night with exciting rations of their emotional music.

Commencing with “Heatwave” and “Dancing in the Street”—reminiscent of their younger days—they equalled the sounds of Martha and the Vandellas. Then electrifying the Beachboy number “Barbara Ann,” Keith Moon on drums delivered a hypnotising version along with a driving, impulsive beat.

They then introduced their three hits, “Substitute,” “I’m a Boy,” and “My Generation,” rounding off a complete professional performance, which the Derby audience did not experience on their last visit.

The unoriginal Merseys, who were co-starring with them, although successful with the audience, appeared more as names than artists. Backed very ably by the Fruit Eating Bears, they ranged on the sound of the Everly Brothers and Tamla Motown with numbers like “So Sad About You,” and “No Where to Run.”

Other artists

Other groups appearing were the M.I.Five, who produced excellent negro sounds with an emphasis on the electric organ. The Magic Lanterns had above average singing abilities, over a smooth musical backing.

Compere Max Wall presented cool comedy between the acts.