What's up with lousy bass on classic rock recordings?

Nonsense!

Responding to VH1, Boston, Who’s Next.

I have those 3 on original pressings and they’re fantastic.

These are LP only listening albums.

VH1 was produced by Ted Templeman who is behind many classic albums.

Boston debut was overseen by Tom Sholz who was an SQ fanatic

Who’s Next-Glyn Johns also has done just about  everyone who’s anyone during the R&R heyday.

Lousy bass players.

If you're not hearing rockin bass on Running with the Devil, Smokin and Baba O'riley, you have a lame source recording and or your setup is not dialed in.

And thats WITHOUT ridiculous cables, fuses, tweaky gizmos or other audiophool gadgets.

Bass and drums are in full effect on those tracks.

Dude you need the be Smokin someting and maybe listen to some Marley...

The Who “Live at Leeds” is a terrific recording (same for Live at Hull and Isle of Wight).

VH III has fine sonics.