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Legendary rockers The Who will play their first concert in Perth next April, 45 years after they formed in West London.Hailed as one of the greatest live acts of all time, the band will perform at Members Equity Stadium on April 4.The famous line from 1965 classic My Generation, ?I hope I die before I get old?, has an ironic tone these days with surviving founders, singer Roger Daltrey and guitar god Pete Townshend nearing retirement age.Original drummer and wild man Keith Moon died of a drug overdose in 1978 and bassist John Entwistle had a fatal heart attack linked to cocaine use in 2002. Yet The Who have ploughed on, releasing their 11th studio album and first since the early 80s, Endless Wire, in 2006 and wowing audiences around the world with their high voltage live show.The expanded six-piece touring band includes Ringo Starr?s eldest son Zak Starkey on drums and Townshend?s younger brother Simon on guitar.The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers released a string of rock rippers during their 60s heyday, including Substitute, The Kids are Alright, Pictures of Lily, I Can See for Miles, Magic Bus and Pinball Wizard from their 1969 rock opera Tommy.The Who scored one of their biggest hits with Who Are You from the 1978 album of the same name, which was released three weeks before Moon?s death.The veterans will play the closing concert at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne next year, as well as shows in Brisbane, Adelaide and Sydney before winding up with the long-overdue visit to Perth.Tickets go on sale on December 3.
My friend bought me a ticket for my bday, she's shouting me pre-drinks AND a lift to and from the show
