Overview
- The Who opened the U.S. leg of The Song Is Over farewell tour on Aug. 16 at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida.
- The band performed 'Going Mobile' in a Who concert for the first time, with Simon Townshend singing lead after Pete Townshend noted he can’t hit the song’s high notes.
- With 'Going Mobile' added, the set now features seven of the nine tracks from 1971’s Who’s Next alongside a run of Quadrophenia songs.
- The touring lineup features Scott Devours on drums, with outlets confirming longtime drummer Zak Starkey is not participating in the farewell dates.
- Pete Townshend recently said he and Roger Daltrey 'don’t communicate very well,' and the tour is scheduled to continue Tuesday in Newark before wrapping Sept. 28 in Las Vegas.