was truly masterful. Not a lick of distortion was ever heard, and the incredible clarity and richness allowed all the nuances of the softer passages 6 Townshends excellent, blues-shaded solo on acoustic guitar on "Sister Disco," for example 6 to shine along with the full-blown power on which the Who have staked its fame.

Passion and command were the order of the night on every front. Both Daltrey and Townshend delivered a showcase on the vocal side 6 the quieter, onstage sound (to minimize further damage to Townshends hearing) allowing Daltrey a better forum to display with mature control his truly better-than-ever, majestic singing, with Petes own phrasings equally delicious. "Thunderfingers" Entwistle was dazzling with his trademark runs on the 8-string Buzzard bass, adding so much to the trademark blend.

Townshend himself was more than up to the performing challenge, those inimitable windmill strums in abundance along with his numerous crouch jumps getting plenty of air. On the guitar end he was simply in classic form, as the show-stopping "Who Are You" proved without a doubt 6 easily the highlight of the evening.

Other standout songs included the animated "Face the Face," the passion play of "You Better You Bet," the tight jam of "My Generation," the haunting "I Can See For Miles," the imaginative interplay of 7Love Reign Oer Me," and the anthems of "Baba ORiley," "Join Together" and "Behind Blue Eyes." Saving the best for last, the band took the com-

position that spoke to another generation, "Wont Get Fooled Again," and soared like eagles with the intuitive, sixth-sense interplay.

More than anything else, the Who has delivered its swan song with this tour. Giving 100% effort every step of the way. Townshend, Daltrey and Entwistle truly made amends for 1982s "Farewell," in the process doubtlessly securing a berth for the
989 induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for any of those shortsighted enough to have any reservations about the contributions and power of this legendary band.