This specific event refers to a pair of concerts performed by the British rock band The Who at Shea Stadium in New York City on October 12 and 13, 1982. These shows were billed as the band’s “farewell” tour, though they would later reunite and perform numerous times. The performances featured a setlist spanning their extensive career, including classic hits and deeper cuts. A film and album documenting the October 13th performance were subsequently released.
These concerts hold significant historical and cultural weight. They represent a pivotal moment in The Who’s history, marking (at the time) the culmination of a highly influential career. The event captured the energy of a legendary band performing at a renowned venue before a massive audience. The resulting recordings serve as valuable documents preserving the band’s live performance prowess during this era, and the event itself became a touchstone for discussions surrounding the band’s legacy and the broader cultural landscape of rock music in the 1980s.
