![]() And I just thought, 'If I record their songs, people notice them. He turned into much more of a pop artist than I thought that he would, 'cause his music is so original. He turned into a different artist than I thought he would. And he wrote me that album and the rest is history. I had friends who were songwriters and I was hearing stuff and they couldn't get their. We asked him if Daltrey was also his favorite: “It is really - and the second one, Ride A Rock Horse. Their next tour date is at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, after that they'll be at Hard Rock Live - Hollywood in Davie. Hardcore Who fans have been upset at Daltrey for mainly ignoring the bulk of his solo catalogue - especially tracks off his critically acclaimed 1973 solo debut, Daltrey. Roger Daltrey is currently touring across 1 country and has 2 upcoming concerts. I kind of accept all that now and I’m very happy with the fact that we’ve been around this long and can still do it and still do it well.” Roger Daltrey told us that touring behind such an extensive back catalogue is an incredible link to share and celebrate with the Who's legion of fans: “They’re old songs and it’s a nostalgia trip, because you’ll go back to the time that you first heard them. But I thought I’d go out and do some Who songs differently, so that people feel they are hearing things for the first time.” The legendary guitarist and songwriter along with bandmate Roger Daltrey talk about the album that turned their bands fortunes around. It can’t be the Who without Pete (Townshend), it’d never be quite the same. And that led to me thinking I’d go out and do a tour. That started as a hobby, something to do while the Who weren’t working. I’m looking forward to making contact with the audience.”ĭaltrey went on to reveal that there will be plenty of surprises and deep cuts during the upcoming gigs: “I started playing back my old catalogue from my very first solo albums. It’s going to be great to be playing places that aren’t stadiums or arenas. If any one member of The Who can be said to be the group’s founding member it is singer Roger Daltrey, who was born in the West London suburb of Shepherd’s Bush on March 1, 1944. We’ll pull them out when we’re on stage to see what they come up with and if they are answerable. Roger Daltrey Cancels Solo Tour That Included OC Concert. He went on to explain how the upcoming dates will be different than any of his recent solo shows: “I’m going to take questions from the audience, if they want to drop one in a hat. The Who performs in concert at The BB&T Center in Sunrise, Florida, in September 2019. I look forward to having closer contact with my audience than festivals and arenas allow. ![]() While chatting with England's Express And Star, the Who frontman explained he's eager to connect more closely with fans when he hits the road next, “On this tour I want to take the audience on a musical journey through my career as a singer, with a show of songs and sounds that explores and surprises. If you already have tickets for the autumn dates, please hold on to them as they will be honored for the new summer 2022 dates. “When I speak to him, he just goes, ‘I just wanna get out there and sing!'” Townshend said.Roger Daltrey has been forced to push his upcoming UK solo tour set for next month until the Spring of 2022.Ī note to fans was posted on website, which reads:ĭue to ongoing concerns about the uncertainty of the Covid-19 situation as it could affect his band, crew and audience, Roger Daltrey has decided to move his WHO WAS I solo UK Tour to summer 2022. ![]() He also said that Daltrey has grown very frustrated by this long break from the road. Last month, Pete Townshend told Rolling Stone that they hoped to resume their touring activities at the New Orleans Jazz Fest in October. The Who were supposed to spend 2020 on the road in support of their new LP Who, but the pandemic forced them to delay their plans after just a couple of warm-up gigs in London. Roger Daltrey will be coming to the Washington State Fair for his Live and Kicking Tour on Friday, September 3rd, 2021 The Who lead singer Roger Daltrey is. So far, three dates have been announced with several more to follow.” “ and members of the Who touring band will be on the road late summer 2021,” reads an announcement on the Who’s official website, “performing some Who hits, a few rarities and some solo hits. Published on By Paul Sexton Photo: Barry Brecheisen/WireImage Roger Daltrey has announced some live dates in the US for this summer with members of The Who ’s touring band. Initial dates and presale tickets have been announced for the Live and Kicking Tour in Nevada and Washington, and more are coming. Roger Daltrey is coming to America in late August for a rare solo tour. ![]()
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