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The Who Tour 1996–1997 electric guitar in these performances than in 1996, and the post-"Quadrophenia" set now included old favourites "I Can't Explain" and "Substitute"; additionally, "The Kids Are Alright" was performed late in the tour, the first time it had appeared in the group's act since 1966. Actor Ben Waters portrayed the Ace Face in the 1997 shows. The success of these "Quadrophenia" shows would begin a Who revival, leading to a number of performances in 1999 and numerous tours in subsequent years. Live material from 1996–1997 appears on the "Tommy and Quadrophenia Live" DVD, which also includes the show of 24 August