People seem to either love or hate the film adaptation of The Who’s Tommy, but you can consider us in the former. Roger Daltrey gives a brilliant performance as the deaf, dumb and blind kid who sure plays a mean pinball; and we love Elton John’s turn as the Wizard. And, hey, at least this flick isn’t as bad as the film version of Quadrophenia.
Friday [all times Eastern]:
- Catch Umphrey’s McGee in Hi-Def on Soundstage [Rave HD 9:00 PM]
- Henry Rollins: Uncut From Israel chronicles the former rockers trip to the Holy Land [IFC 11:00 PM]
- John Mayer is Conan’s musical guest on an encore showing of Late Night [NBC 12:35 AM]
Saturday:
- Herbie Hancock plays with Trey Anastasio, Damien Rice, Christina Aguilera and others on Possibilities [TMC 12:25 PM]
- Gorillaz bring their faux show to Harlem’s Apollo Theater [MHD 3:30 PM]
- Bloc Party and Ghostland are featured on this week’s episode of Austin City Limits [PBS Check Local Listings]
Sunday:
- Check out the best mockumentary of all-time: This Is Spinal Tap [VH-1 Classic 1:00 PM]
- Made In Sheffield examines the music scene that formed in the British town during the late ’70s [TMC 3:15 PM]
- Roger Daltrey and Elton John star in the film adaptation of The Who’s Tommy [TCM 6:00 PM]
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please pass to me whatever you are smoking. the film version of quadrophenia is epic.