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Who's Halftime Show Draws Praise, Gripes
While Super Bowl XLIV proved to be an exciting game that was viewed by over 100 million viewers, fans were more polarized over the performance of The Who, who rocked out a medley of hits during the game's halftime show.
The band, who continue to tour and release music, (their last studio album, Endless Wire, was released in 2006), were criticized by many for less than stellar sound.
However, the complaint might be explained in part by the fact that Miami's Sun Life Stadium, where the game was played, is an open-air venue.
At the same time, others felt that the band's two founding members, guitarist Pete Townshend and vocalist Roger Daltrey, appeared tired and unable to play to the magnitude of the event.
Still, hordes of Who faithful lauded the performance, arguing that it was a success considering the band's age along with the elaborate lighting display and stage setup.
The band performed choice cuts from their biggest hits, starting out with "Pinball Wizard," and then moving on into other classics like "See Me, Feel Me," "Who Are You?" "Baba O'Riley" and "Won't Get Fooled Again."
Other viewers were happy to see Zak Starkey, the son of Beatles drummer Ringo Starr, behind the drumkit channeling his inner Keith Moon.
Image used with permission by FilmMagic.
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