Halftime = Hardly Any Time as The Who Rock the Super Bowl for a Solid 12 Minutes

By PopEater Staff Posted Feb 7th 2010 02:44PM

Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend prepare for the Who Super Bowl Halftime Show.

Who legends Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend prepared to rock the Super Bowl halftime show by condensing many of their hits. One thing you could have bet on: Not hearing full versions of 'Won't Get Fooled Again' (the original runs over eight minutes) or 'Who Are You' (a rockin 6:21) during the short set while that clock was ticking.

Still, Daltrey and Townshend managed to package much into a short medley, including 'Pinball Wizard,' 'Baba O'Reilly,' 'Who Are You,' a touch of 'See Me, Feel Me' and 'Won't Get Fooled Again.' Nice 'CSI' plugs with the Super Bowl airing on CBS. Backing the duo was drummer Zak Starkey (son of Ringo Starr) who has played with the band since 1994.

"It's a strange one," Daltrey said in advance of the big gig in Miami to NME.com. "It's an honor to do it, but it's only 12 minutes. It's kind of weird! I suppose it gives people time to take a slash and that's about it. That's what you do at half-time isn't it?! You plan your toilet break!"

"It'll be an experience, and it is an amazing game," finished Daltrey.

The Who follow a recent run of rock legends including Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Prince, U2 and Paul McCartney. See PopEater's picks for the best Super Bowl halftime performances ever.

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Sunday 07 February

By Judy Schnorr

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Why do we always have to have rock and rap stars?? They all sound alike- loud and lousy.

What ever happened to a real old fashioned half time with a marching band and some real musicians- and how about adding some military tributes at half time too?

WE have seen every Super Bowl since #1. The half times shows are usually ignored and the sound is turned off.

John Phillip Sousa is probably turning over in his grave again this year.

Go Saints

Tuesday 09 February

By B

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What are you.. like 90? Wayne Newton might be available next year.

Monday 08 February

By Tracy

OMG It seems like yesterday that I sat in Phila. for a Who concert and loved every minute but to sit and watch the half time show was as painful as being sacked on the field by a player. Sure the light show was great but sorry, the Who should be renamed the Who should be renamed the Was, Sorry band lovers they need to bow out gracefuly,Unlike wine they did not get better wiyh age,so I will have to close my eyes next time I hear their songs and remember the band I loved.

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By Al Lager

You would'nt know good Rock and Roll if it bit you on the ass. Get real, The Who is STILL great, older but GREAT !!!!

By Wish Belkin

This was a sad spectacle indeed.
Not sure if Townshend was even playing, they never gave a clear shot.
Daltrey's voice is gone, as it should be. The guy is kicking seventy in the ass.
As for Ringo's son, his kit was out of tune and he can't keep time. I wonder if their mailman is a redhead.
I agree, bring back the marching bands.

By Rock Fan

The Who are rock'n roll royalty and did a pure rock'n roll show. No masses of people shuffling around the field or distracting dancers. Just pure rock. I thought it was great. Even though they are in their 60's themselves, I guess they are not for old people like the 2/3 of the AOL users who collect Social Security.

By mcooperz

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Putting "rock" and "rap" in the same category is a real insult to the baby boomer generation. We are talking "classic rock" here. For those of us who grew up with "Tommy" and other great Who music, this is a treat. We would watch and keep the volume on if John Philip Sousa could appear "live".

By Jordan

I agree. I was born in 1990 and I love the Who. I have been a fan of them for nearly three years. My only regret is that Moon and Entwistle died. If they were alive, it would hve been an amazing show and the Who would be the greatest band ever!!!

By Granny

Half time- you call that entertainment? Loud and Lousy says it all

By aaron

they sucked whats with all the old ass bands for half time bring out some newer stuff

By Bob

You mean the newer, 3 chord, anyone can play, crap rock? We'll pass. Pete experienced some major techno difficulties with his axe. 12 minutes isn't enough time to set up, get the sound right, and play. Bon Jovi, Charlie Daniels Band or Earth Wind & Fire would be good for next year!

By Sue

Worst 1/2 time "entertainment" I ever saw. We turned the volume all the way down.HORRIBLE>

By Barry

I'd rather see bands like The Who or The Rolling Stones than talentless acts like Beyonce, Jay Z, & Lady Caca. All they do is lipsynch!

By jolly

I agree, the half time show was CRAP!!!!
For the biggest football game of the year, they should get the best and modern type music, not these old people.
Sorry to say, but at that age, those guys were out of tune!!
I really hope that the people that plan for half time shows, look into getting like a marching band or some kind of thing worth while watching, I listened to them at the beginning for a minute, then changed channels.

By Tricia

Crap & crappie... spunded like old men.......

By chgdmymind

Whoever selected 'The Who' for the half time show should be fired. It was painful to watch and even worse to listen to. Does anyone really listen to 'The Who' anymore? I'm not sure I was a fan when I was growing up a hundred years ago!

By timber

Talk about wasted...they should have quit when they were ahead. Do they preview this stuff before they hire them. They try to make it good with lights and junk...sorry it did`t help....they stunk.

By Jim

I thought they were the worst halftime show, couldn't keep in tune and their voices were lousy.

By Marilyn

I kept expecting David Caruso and his sunglasses to pop up in the background.

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