The Who recently announced dates for an extensive 50th anniversary tour. Dubbed ‘The Who Hits 50,’ the powerhouse rock band will tour the world over before calling it quits. Last night marked the opening performance of the tour, with a show in Abu Dhabi.
The setlist carried the band through various eras of their career, playing songs from the earlier years like “My Generation” and “Substitute,” all the way through tracks like “You Better You Bet” and “Eminence Front,” from their last two real albums (2006’s Endless Wire doesn’t count). As Jambase points out, the new single “Be Lucky” was not played at all.
Check out fan-shot footage of “Substitute,” “I Can See For Miles,” “Who Are You,” “You Better You Bet,” and “Magic Bus,” courtesy of Youtuber Omar Shafey:
The Who come to the US next April, with dates all across the country. (More info here)
I Can’t Explain, Substitute, The Seeker, The Kids Are Alright, I Can See For Miles, Who Are You, Behind Blue Eyes, Magic Bus, Squeeze Box, You Better You Bet, Baba O’Riley, Eminence Front, Anyway Anyhow Anywhere, Won’t Get Fooled Again, Amazing Journey, Sparks, Pinball Wizard, See Me Feel Me, 5.15, Bell Boy, Love Reign O’er Me, The Real Me