Long live rock: The Who mark 25 years with tour
Pete, Roger and John join for one more merry trip
The Associated Press
NEW YORK — Three months ago The Who’s Pete Townshend, inducting the Rolling Stones into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, took a swipe at the mercenary side of the Stones’ upcoming reunion tour.
“It won’t be easy for the Stones the next time around, and if it wasn’t for the vast sums of money they can make, they might not bother at all,” Townshend jibed. “. . . At least, Mick probably wouldn’t. It’s lucky for us fans that he has such expensive tastes.”
Now it’s Mick Jagger’s turn.
Two generations after “My Generation,” Townshend, Roger Daltrey and John Entwistle announced Monday they were reuniting for a 25th anniversary tour -- their first since 1982-83’s “Farewell Tour.” The band also appeared in a one-shot reunion at Live Aid.
Daltrey said they had decided against making an album to be released while they’re touring.
“We felt like we weren’t trying to resurrect the band. This is a celebration of the music
