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Various write ups
" The Wholigans are the greatest tribute band to The Who,
and I'm proud to be a Wholigan ! " Irish Jack
The Original WHO fan and 60’s MOD Icon & the inspiration behind the album
‘Quadrophenia’----
" I went to see The Wholigans - thought- Won't get fooled again...
......but- I WAS !!! "
Jeff Stein..Writer/Director of The Who’s 1979 movie ‘The Kids Are Alright’
----“A Fantastic Substitute” ….Newcastle Evening Chronicle UK---“The Wholigans played our Wed night show at the Hilton in Las Vegas
to a packed crowd who loved the show.
The best Who tribute band out there ! ”
Jerry Greenberg Producer of ‘Bring Back The Music’
President Atlantic records and president MJJ Music----“Having seen the WHO in the 70's perform as warm-up act to Hermans Hermits and
thereafter rise to a pinnacle of success that would instill them as one of the premiere
bands to cross the Atlantic during Rock music's most creative period,
I had only to close my eyes to be transported back to that period in my life again,
when I first witnessed and photographed a live performance by The Wholigans.
More than just a sincere form of flattery, The Wholigans fronted by lead vocalist
Barry Quinn have devoted their lives to accurately reproducing the sound and attitude of
one of the UK's most valuable musical commodities.
This devotion will certainly guarantee immortality to The Who's music as well as offer a
most accurate visual and auditory tribute.
Long live The Wholigans …..and long live rock. “
Carl Dunn rock photographer who photographed The Who, Elvis, Hendrix
and most of rock n rolls icons see here. inc recently Jeff Beck in 2010-Thanks Barry….. It was GREAT having you guys here..
What an AWESOME band you are.. You guys really rock..
Anytime you are coming to town be sure to put us on your list..
If you need a reference let me know.. you are the shit.. in a good way..
be well.. cc"
Chuck C manager/owner o fThe Waterfront theater Marina Del Ray CA
The Wholigans played Jan 16th 2010
________“As a diehard Who fan from as far back as the 70s,
I've never heard anything else so perfect in every way.”
Jim Murtha-
“The Wholigans have captured the essence of The Who
at their peak.”
Florida WHO fan Steve
A fan in St. Petersburg Florida March 2009
I am a major Who fan.
I study them.
I live them.The Wholigans have captured the essence of The Who at their peak.They are matchless, and I was mesmerized.For most of the concert I was standing in the equivalent of 2nd row in between Pete and
Roger.I almost didn't come in to the show as cash is rather tight. I live in bike riding distance
from the venue, and I was just gonna hang out by the gate and listen to the band.Jannus Landing is in a courtyard in downtown St. Pete. You can hang out in front and even
though you can'tsee the band, you can hear just fine.
Anyroad, as soon as I heard "I Can't Explain" I said I gotta see these guys.
I happily paid for my ticket and walked in and took stock of what was going on.I knew straight up that The Wholigans were not some fly by night tribute band.They have the look, the sound, and the feel of The Who circa 1969-1970.
I was blown away at their ability to recreate the atmosphere of seeing The Who at Woodstock,
Leeds, or the Isle of Wight.Songs like "Tattoo" and "A Quick One" were flawless. When they started "Young Man Blues"
I was totally enveloped.The performance of Tommy was spot on.
The WHOligans rock.Cheers, Steve_____________1983_______________________A fantastic substitute!
May 17 2004
The Wholigans, Newcastle Opera House - As a big fan of The Who, I arrived at the Newcastle Opera House ...Who are you ?
Sep 2 2005
If the irony of a WHO tribute band playing 'Won't Get Fooled Again' is apparent to Barry Quinn.....
Look Who's turned his life right around!
Jul 4 2003
Barry Quinn left Tyneside for Canada at the age of 21, disillusioned and with no prospects - and a bad ...__Newcastle Evening chronicle PDF 2 PAGE CENTRE SPREAD !
Who wants a taste?
May 13 2004
Eight months ago, Wallsend-born Barry Quinn took to the stage of Newcastle Opera House for the first ...The Wholigans in the July 09 issue of Premier guitar magazine
Germany 2007 tour press interview *note* this page was translated from German, so there a few translations that don't quite "translate" shall we say ;)
Interview in German
Robin McCay email after watching The Wholigans live at "The Mean Fiddler", London Sep 6th 2003.
Just look at Who now!
Sep 2 2003
Twenty three years ago, disillusioned Geordie lad Barry Quinn went into self-imposed exile.Wholigan again please Pavilion!
May 20 2004
Comments on our concert at the Princess Pavilion. in Falmouth UK
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