It hasn’t always been a part of Super Bowl tradition, but in recent years it certainly seems that classic rock is becoming somewhat of a staple during the halftime show at the big game. It was announced this morning that legendary rockers The Who will be strumming under the spotlight for 2010′s festivities, set for February 7 in Miami. Perhaps it shouldn’t come as a surprise when one considers that since 2005, the Bowl has brought in a steady stream of classic entertainers with no fewer three decades of history. The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Tom Petty, and Bruce Springsteen can indeed be given the classic rock label, while Prince stands in roughly the same time period yet in a different genre.
While the term “aging rock stars” will no doubt be thrown around, there’s little evidence of aging to be found when watching recent live performances from The Who’s Roger Daltrey and Pete Townsend. The group has been on the road for the better half of the last decade with no signs of slowing down. They’re even working on a new album, reportedly to be titled “The Floss“. It’s likely that you’ll see The Who playing in a town near you next year; it would be a crime not to capitalize on the kind of public exposure that the Super Bowl gives.
Daltrey is currently kept busy with a solo tour titled “Use It or Lose It”, but will likely focus on getting his voice in top shape later this year as the big gig nears. For now, you can read up on the unofficial announcement at this link.
