The Who return to the scene of their 1970 legend—can 2004 possibly measure up? Spoiler: absolutely.
In 2004 The Who returned to the Isle Of Wight Festival for the first time since their legendary performance in 1970. After a long absence, the festival had been reborn in 2002 and continues to this day. Their UK concerts in 2004 were the first in their home country since the death of founder member John Entwistle. As the evening shadows lengthened across the festival site, The Who took to the stage and delivered an incendiary performance packed with hit singles and classic album tracks and the concert more than lived up to the fan s expectations and memories of 1970.
Acting
Daltrey's voice, somehow still intact. The man's a scientific anomaly.
Direction
Askem captures festival scale without losing the band's intimacy.
Score
It's The Who. Every song is a greatest hit.
Director
Matt Askem
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was their first UK show since Entwistle's 2002 death from a heart attack induced by cocaine.
The 1970 Isle of Wight performance was Jimi Hendrix's last UK show; The Who were second-billed.
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