Well, I've been sat here for the last five minutes thinking what I could write about the Greatest Rock 'n Roll band in the World, or more to the point, one of the best Rock Documentaries to come out of the 1970's.Seeing The Who live only four time's since 13th July 1985 to November 10th 2000. The original line up would have been great, but time and history say different.This is where Jeff Stein has a wonderful idea (the film was being made when Keith was still very much alive, but as reference to today's generation) if you can no longer go to the mountain, then he has brought it to you, enter stage right, The Kids are Alright, 109 minutes of pure Rock 'n Roll documented history.The film start's of with some fantastic black and white footage (the early gigs must have been out of this world) of one of the hardest working bands to come out of the Sixties and to continue to World domination, a cliché I know, but it works.Interviewing them must have been a night where you earned your money, poor Russell Harty, (in case of Keith Moon break the glass).The 1970's tracks see them develop into a real tight outfit, if not a "little older" , performing most of their classics without fault. Jeff Stein has done a great job of bringing together this visually collective musical collage to a wider audience. I say lets turn the record over and begin side "B"...Thanks Jeff.

I like to consider myself a connoisseur of modern music, particularly lending itself to the period between 1960 and 1980. I examine the layers of music poured onto a song. I have come up with the following. The Who, pound for pound pack the biggest punch of any artist except for the Beatles.No other band has such a mastery of the respective instruments. Keith Moon masters the drums like no one I've ever heard. For those who disagree listen to the album "Tommy". John Entwhistle is the greatest bass player of all time, doubtless. The only other who could give him a run for his money is Noel Redding, but Entwhistle's calmness in the presence of such chaos lifts him above the rest. Roger Daltrey has a set of peps and is the best male vocalist of a rock group, easily. Only Pete Townshend falls short sadly, outdone by Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix in guitar talent. However, he is one of the five greatest songwriters of all time... including (in no order) Lennon/Mcartney (counts as one), Harrison, Winwood, Dylan, and Townshend. With all that said it is also my opinion that when Keith Moon died in 1978 he took the spirit of Rock and Roll with him. Music hasn't quite been the same since. Unfortunately as he drummed to the great Who song... "The Song is Over"... rock music is fading away.

This film came out shortly after Who drummer Keith Moon's death and as such, is a hybrid between a tribute to his work with the band and what it was probably originally intended to be, a collection of performances and material showcasing their development through their first quarter-century. There are some great live performances here: including a smashing live version of the extended ‘Won't Get Fooled Again', stuff from the sixties' German pop show Beat Club, and many more. There are interviews (including the famous one with Russell Harty from the mid-seventies), and other bits and pieces put together. This was always the definitive line-up of the band, when their songs had spirit and their performances were technically accomplished with a touch of humour.

The Kids are Alright is a great documentary about the greatest band in the world........ The Who (Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, and Keith Moon). It really captures The Who from their "My Generation" days all the way to their "Who Are You" days. There is lots of classic Who moments, interviews and tons of great concert footage...... One complaint though......... The film completely ignored "Quadrophenia" the best Who album ever IMO other than that i give "The Kids Are Alright" a strong 10/10!! A must have for any Who fan!