Pete and Roger by The Margaret Hooligans: Review

by Gabe Finch September 29, 2022

September 29, 2022

In August of 2022, The Margaret Hooligans released their tribute to the rock band The Who and its two remaining icons as of now, singer and guitarist Pete Townshend and lead singer Roger Daltrey.

Titled “Pete and Roger,” the song features the crisp and polished vocals of Meg Cratty accompanied by a performance of her custom electric baritone ukulele. Nearly from the very first second, Mr. Strontium works up his guitar licks and drums to amplify the madness and beat of the song and transcend it into an otherworldly experience for pop-punk listeners. His drum work brings sheer energy throughout 3 minutes and 52 seconds. Together, the couple explored the grungier avenues of alt and garage rock in “Pete and Roger”, with a rather chaotic energy that you wish could go on and on. Their gallery of music reminds me of the spirits of The Sonics and of course The Who, who rocked the 60s with their accidental yet out-of-the-box and crowd-demanding equipment damage, which became part of their regular performance. By recounting the history of the ever-lasting friendship of the two rock icons, The Margaret Hooligans pay tribute to the stories of the legendary Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey. It’s a great listen when you’re blasting it to full volume while you’re letting all that pent-up energy exert over the song’s impeccable beats. The garage proto-punk duo continues to sprinkle hints of nostalgia in their fresh yet classic drops.