The Who

They looked dwarfed amid the array of equipment that cost thousands, but it was the sound and excitement created by the Who that captivated a packed house at the Odeon, Manchester.

They make one of the loudest noises in pop—the stage was dominated by rows of amplifiers that the group fed with their electronic sounds.

And with the comedian in white, Pete Townshend, dominating with his weird actions, Roger Daltrey started the concert with "Substitute," using his mike like a lasso. Then into "Summertime Blues" and the Who were into the peak of their performance.

Keith Moon, the loon with the drum dramatics, was a blur of action, and in complete contrast John Entwistle, on bass guitar stood immobile as he laid down the rhythm.

The Who reached a crescendo of sound with "Magic Bus"—Daltrey on harmonica this time—and kept up the volume with "Overture from Tommy" and "Pinball Wizard."

The group, now one of the world's best, have rarely sounded better.