Yesterday was a good day, although it was overcast all day,it didn't rain i'm pleased to say so there was no need for us to don the free plastic macs that O2 were gracious enough to hand out. They are good quality too, far superior to the bin liners we had in reserve, so they will be put away ready for when Bella goes to the V festival in August.
'The Who' lived up to expectations and weaved their magic playing a fair mix of old and new songs. predictibly the old favourites were the best received, with Substitute, Won't get fooled again and songs from "Tommy" getting rapturous applause. They didn't play "MY Generation" though so I was a tad disappointed but I can't blame them, 'twould be a bit daft for a group of "oldies" to sing about Dying before they get old.
The support bands ,The Zutons' went down a storm and American band The Flaming Lips, were extremely entertaining with a huge cast of performers on stage with them including Aliens, Father Xmas's, giant Robots etc. The lead singer Wayne's charm won the die hard Who fans over as he conducted giant singalongs with great aplomb!
The Flaming Lips opened their slot with Wayne climbing into a custom made "Bubble" and being passed around the crowd as he struggled to remain upright inside...hilarious.
This was the first time I had seen the Flaming Lips and i'd definitely go to see them again
