The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy

The story

This live rendition of The Who’s full-blown rock opera about a deaf, dumb, and blind boy was performed live in 1989 at The Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, with special guests Elton John, Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Patti LaBelle, and Steve Winwood.

Cast & crew

Roger DaltreySelf - Vocals / Tommy Walker / Mr. Walker / Mrs. Walker / ...

Pete TownshendSelf - Guitars & Vocals / Mr. Walker / Mrs. Walker / Narrator

John EntwistleSelf - Bass Guitars, Vocals

Simon PhillipsSelf - Drums

Phil CollinsUncle Ernie

Billy IdolCousin Kevin

Elton JohnThe Pinball Wizard

Patti LaBelleThe Acid Queen

Steve WinwoodThe Hawker