Pino with the Who

[Rickengeezer]

I think Pino would mesh better with Kenny Jones doing the drumming, if the Who Two want to present a kinder, gentler show. But Zak contributes some of that Moonfire, so I'd vote to put in someone with a different style.

Flea would be interesting.

[corinpills]

Originally Posted by bThumper38

Why not just give him props, cause he's getting' paid.

You should post that on a "getting paid" forum. This is a discussion about music.

[rapidfirerob]

Originally Posted by Atomic Al

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zT0OxlBKnU

0:46
That's the man for the job.

I have to agree after seeing Billy lay it down.

[grenadilla]

Originally Posted by Ric5

Pino with the Who

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I would love to see Billy Sheehan ... or Tony Levin ... or Jack Bruce ... Or Chris Squire ... Or Geddy Lee ...

Martin Turner from Wishbone Ash would get a better tone. More Rotosound twang.

[Octavio]

The Who came through Honolulu in 2004 and I passed on seeing them because (1) no Keith Moon and (2) no John Entwistle. A friend of mine went and said they were great so I felt like I had made a big mistake not going. Then in 2006 we were on vacation in England and by coincidence The Who were playing in Bristol the one night we were there. Even though they still weren't the 'real' Who I thought it would be cool to see The Who in England. We had nose bleed seats in an old, rickety soccer (football) stadium but ended up having a really good time. I couldn't really hear Pino, I just recall that he was playing a black Jaguar.

[Emilym80]

Originally Posted by Rickengeezer

Flea would be interesting.

Oh god no, anything but that! Pentatonic for days...
For what it's worth, I think Pino is doing a good job. Given that Pete tries so hard to keep the volume of the shows down these days and Roger has a smoother voice and style of singing, a young player trying to imitate Entwistle would sound really overblown and maybe even drown out the rest of the band, IMO.

[Duckwater]

Originally Posted by Emilym80

Oh god no, anything but that! Pentatonic for days...
For what it's worth, I think Pino is doing a good job. Given that Pete tries so hard to keep the volume of the shows down these days and Roger has a smoother voice and style of singing, a young player trying to imitate Entwistle would sound really overblown and maybe even drown out the rest of the band, IMO.

Have you heard Flea lately outside of the Peppers? He has learned and grown so much, his playing is much different now, lots of counterpoint and complex tonalities going on. I don't think it would work with The Who though.

[JimmyM]

When the Who tribute was on TV a few years ago, I thought the guy on the show who best copped the Entwistle vibe was Jeff Ament of Pearl Jam.

[Emilym80]

Originally Posted by Duckwater

Have you heard Flea lately outside of the Peppers? He has learned and grown so much, his playing is much different now, lots of counterpoint and complex tonalities going on. I don't think it would work with The Who though.

I heard what he did with the Mars Volta. It really didn't impress me, to be honest, it was incredibly simple roots and fifths type playing, Juan Alderete does a far better job. That said I heard his work on the Chilis' new(ish) album and that was basically more of the same Flea stuff. Still, I'm sure you're right, he has been studying music at a college, hasn't he? But that's beside the point... Yeah I don't think he would suit the Who when it comes down to it

[ShoeManiac]

Originally Posted by JimmyM

When the Who tribute was on TV a few years ago, I thought the guy on the show who best copped the Entwistle vibe was Jeff Ament of Pearl Jam.

Yeah! The guys in Pearl Jam are big time Who fans. And Jeff Ament definitely stepped up his game, because their featured song was "The Real Me". You HAVE to bring your A game on bass if you're going to try covering that tune at a Who Tribute.

[Duckwater]

Originally Posted by Emilym80

I heard what he did with the Mars Volta. It really didn't impress me, to be honest, it was incredibly simple roots and fifths type playing, Juan Alderete does a far better job. That said I heard his work on the Chilis' new(ish) album and that was basically more of the same Flea stuff. Still, I'm sure you're right, he has been studying music at a college, hasn't he? But that's beside the point... Yeah I don't think he would suit the Who when it comes down to it

Neither of them write/wrote their parts with TMV, that is done my Omar.

Try these:

John Frusciante, Flea, & Omar Rodriguez

Stanley Clarke - Flea - Billy Sheehan - Stu Hamm - Marcus Miller - Stewart Copeland - Jam

Both videos have bad sound unfortunately.

[Emilym80]

Originally Posted by Duckwater

Neither of them write/wrote their parts with TMV, that is done my Omar.

Try these:

John Frusciante, Flea, & Omar Rodriguez

Stanley Clarke - Flea - Billy Sheehan - Stu Hamm - Marcus Miller - Stewart Copeland - Jam

Both videos have bad sound unfortunately.

I doubt the bass solo at the start of Day of the Baphomets was written by Omar and it far eclipses anything Flea could do. As for the bass jam, it's really more of the same old Flea. He gets slaughtered by basically everyone else.
However...
This is a Pino thread! If you really want to discuss further PM me.

[rupture]

One guy, Steve Harris, that would be awesome

[JoZac21]

I love The Who, and I'm available currently for a tour - if Pino isn't working out...

[SoCal1]

Pino is obviously the most versatile guy on the scene over the past 10-15 years (who else could shift from a Jamersonian to Entwistlellian influence at the drop of a hat, which even THOSE two couldn't have done). He's stated that when faced with the daunting task of stepping in for Entwistle on a moments notice, he focused on Johns early, more blusey style as opposed to all that typewriter ****...innovative as it was. Pino has stuck to his initial impression of what would work with The WHO's current lineup, and what would contribute to what eventually evolved. Pino is baddazz.

[tradernick]

Originally Posted by bigswifty1

Geez harsh op. imagine getting the call for that gig!

I saw them with Pino and thought they were fabulous. Different, yes, but not worse.

The OP was anything but harsh. He went out of his way to state that he understands Pino is amazing, he just doesn't like him in this band.

Also, Pino doesn't give a **** who's calling (sorry, no pun intended). Wasn't he the one who told the Stones that he'd charge his regular day rate to show up at an audition?

Originally Posted by Octavio

I couldn't really hear Pino, I just recall that he was playing a black Jaguar.

Has there ever been an artist with his own Signature line who plays that instrument less than Pino? I see him playing live with everything but that relic Fender Pre bass, except for some John Mayer stuff. I assume he's playing the Pino Signature with The Who.

[peabody]

I saw them Tuesday night at Target Center in Minneapolis. I took my 17 year old son (who also plays bass and French horn...sound familiar?)...and we had a blast.

I'm 52, and I sadly admit I never saw The Who in concert when Keith and The Ox were alive....so I really have no comparison.

However, watching them Tuesday night, I think Pino did a pretty respectable job. We all know (and agree) you can't replace John Entwistle, but as I watched them, I thought to myself Pino was a pretty good choice. As I recall, Entwistle was a "stand in one place and let your fingers do the talking" kind of guy....which is basically what Pino did. I just think if you put someone in there who was even slightly flamboyant (even if the person was a uber talented player), it might take away from the attempt to semi-reproduce a show of the old Who.

I'm not sure I made any sense...but I guess the bottom line is, my son and I really enjoyed the show.

[sigmafloyd]

Originally Posted by Atomic Al

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zT0OxlBKnU

0:46
That's the man for the job.

Wow, that was probably the most anticlimactic instrument smashing since the who actually did it themselves.

[Thor]

Originally Posted by bigswifty1

Geez harsh op. imagine getting the call for that gig!

I saw them with Pino and thought they were fabulous. Different, yes, but not worse.

Originally Posted by Tanner5382

The most important thing is that Pino is who Pete and Roger wanted. I think their opinions are a little more valuable on that subject than a bunch of guys on a bass forum.

Originally Posted by JoZac21

I love The Who, and I'm available currently for a tour - if Pino isn't working out...

Yeah, me too. I'll even take my regular day rate.

Scot Haslip played bass too. Before he passed that was. Now that would have been an interesting show on many levels.

[Sartori]

Originally Posted by Slackerprince

Here's a sample:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-k05...eature=related

Check 1:50
Judge for yourself.
Big shoes to fill.

S

Yeah, I'd agree with the OP. Pino's an amazing player, but it just doesn't sound right.