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The spirit of his mentor Keith Moon is alive to the point that you feel like Moon is guiding Starkey’s hands in every frantic, yet precise strike. Pino Palladino has fit in nicely on bass since John Entwistle’s death. And Townshend’s brother Simon, while talented, seems to have taken a more appropriate backseat role than he used to at past Who concerts. And Pete Townshend seems the happiest he’s been on stage in a while.

The encore could have been called a “Tommy” tribute as The Who cranked out five tracks from their seminal record, including “Pinball Wizard” and the anthem “Listening to You.”

Appropriately, they closed with “Tea and Theatre,” the last song of Townshend’s new rock opera. Once again as a duet, the remaining original members produced one of the most emotional moments of the night. When the song ended, the crowd gave Townshend and Daltrey what they were looking for: respect for their new music.

The set list:

1) I Can’t Explain 2) The Seeker 3) Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere 4) Fragments 5) Who Are You 6) Behind Blue Eyes 7) Real Good Looking Boy 8) Sound Round 9) Pick Up The Peace 10) Endless Wire 11) We Got A Hit 12) They Made My Dreams Come True 13) Mirror Door 14) Baba O’Riley 15) Eminence Front 16) A Man In A Purple Dress 17) Mike Post Theme 18) You Better You Bet 19) My Generation / Cry If You Want 20) Won’t Get Fooled Again

Encore: Pinball Wizard Amazing Journey Sparks See Me Feel Me Listening To You Tea and Theatre