the who

["Tracy Phillips" <Tracy_Phillips@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi FBO,

This is my first post to this list (I think), and it's not even about Zep!  
Sorry about that.  

I also have had mixed feelings about the WHO continuing their tour, but I do 
understand part 
of the reasons why--it IS about money, but not just money for Pete and Roger.  
If they cancelled 
the tour, John Entwistle's family/estate would most likely have to pay out 
money for his share 
plus any additional costs (salaries, venue fees, etc.).  At least if they 
continue the tour, his 
estate will receive the cut he would have earned.  His family will end up with 
some $$ instead 
of a huge loss.

Pino Palladino was waiting in the wings so to speak, since John's heart 
condition was not a 
secret within the WHO.  It is also quite possible that John was not insured for 
this tour--they 
ALL had to pass pre-tour physicals--maybe John didn't pass? I don't know.

I know that this seems heartless, but this business just isn't the same as it 
was when Zep was 
still touring.  There are so many factors to consider, I can't imagine trying 
to make this kind 
of decision.

Of course the WHO loved John--Roger Daltrey's statement (it's all over the net, 
but I can post 
it or email it to anyone who would like to read it) about their loss is 
heartfelt and touching.  
This is also a man who bitched for years that the Who weren't touring--it was 
what he wanted to 
do, always. His family supports the decision to continue, and I imagine that 
John would support 
the decision, too.

This was probably one of the hardest decisions the WHO organization ever had to 
make.

I just hope John and Moonie ( and Bonzo) are having a brandy and laughing their 
asses off.

Just my opinion.  Flame away if you must.

Tracy