The Who — though its members may not be kids anymore — are still more than alright.

From the moment the band blasted on stage Saturday night at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, there was no denying The Who can still rock as hard and loud as it always has.

The only thing missing was the chaos of smashed-up guitars, flying drum sets and Roger Daltrey’s long and wild blond curls.

But that’s okay. That’s not what this tour is about. This is a back-to-basics celebration of The Who and its music.

And although Saturday night’s sold-out show was a dream come true for die-hard Who fans as the band ripped through songs spanning their entire career, the crowd was also revved-up with a new generation of admirers.

The audience was on its feet all night, as The Who played some early tunes, including “I Can’t Explain” and “Substitute,” and later songs like “You Better You Bet,” from the group’s lukewarm, post-Keith Moon era of the early ’80’s.

The set list included “Pinball Wizard” and “5:15,” from “Tommy” and “Quadrophenia,” respectively, as well as “Substitute,” “Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere” and “Behind Blue Eyes.” In addition, the audience was treated to some of the band’s more obscure tunes, such as “Relay” and “I Don’t Even Know Myself.”

Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey and John Entwistle — the three surviving members of The Who — had an obvious camaraderie between them, a clear marker of the passage of so many years of inner conflicts and out-and-out fist fights.

Zak Starkey, Ringo Starr’s son, played drums with the precision and style that he has become well-respected for. Starkey, who has played with The Who for several years now, is often credited with restoring The Who’s cohesiveness after the 1978 death of drummer Moon. And it’s no wonder. Moon largely trained Starkey.

Townshend, dressed in black pants and what looked like a black-and-white bowling shirt, displayed a renewed energy and excitement as he played his songs, jumping around the stage and attacking his guitar with a force reminiscent of his younger years. And with every windmill he did, the crowd roared.

Townshend did have a few of his legendary temperamental moments during the show, becoming particularly disgruntled by the unrelenting blare of lights in his face.

Daltrey, looking fit in black jeans and a long-sleeved blue shirt that he wore unbuttoned through much of the evening, was energetic and vocally strong, swinging his microphone around in his famous style.

In addition, Daltrey played harmonica for several songs, and picked up an acoustic guitar for “The Kids Are Alright.”

Entwistle, pounding his bass in the rhythmic fashion that earned him the nickname Thunderfingers, took lead vocals on a tune he penned, “My Wife.” As usual, he stood quietly in one spot throughout the more than two-hour concert, wearing his trademark “Boris the Spider” adorning his neck.

The Who closed the show with a jamming version of “My Generation.”

Overall, the show was a Who lover’s dream. Well, almost. It never will be the same without Moon, but that said, the three surviving members of “The Greatest Rock and Roll Band in the World,” along with Starkey, took their audience on an amazing journey.