Latest news with #BabaO'Reilly
Boston Globe
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
‘All good things must come to an end': The Who will perform at Fenway Park one last time this summer
The Who, which by the 1970s had become one of the world's biggest touring bands, easily filling the largest U.S. stadiums, will play their first gig in Florida on Aug. 16, with further dates in cities including New York, Toronto, Los Angeles and Vancouver, before a final date in Las Vegas on Sept. 28. 'Every musician's dream in the early '60s was to make it big in the U.S. charts,' Daltrey said. 'For The Who, that dream came true in 1967 and our lives were changed forever.' Pete Townshend posed for photographers during the announcement of 'The Who: The Song Is Over, The North American Farewell Tour' on Thursday in London. Scott A Garfitt/Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP Advertisement The band went from performing club shows to headlining the Woodstock festival in the U.S. and becoming one of the biggest box-office draw in the world. The band were inducted into the Rock n' Roll Hall Of Fame in 1990. Daltrey, 81, and Townshend, two years his junior, have been one of rock's most prolific double acts, surviving the deaths of drummer Keith Moon in 1978 and bass guitarist John Entwistle in 2002. 'Today, Roger and I still carry the banner for the late Keith Moon and John Entwistle, and, of course, all of our long-time Who fans,' Townshend said. 'I must say that although the road has not always been enjoyable for me, it is usually easy: the best job I could ever have had. I keep coming back.' Advertisement Though Daltrey didn't write songs, he was able to channel Townsend's many and complicated moods — defiance and rage, vulnerability and desperation. Together, they forged some of rock's most defining sounds: the stuttering, sneering delivery of 'My Generation,' the anguished cry of 'They're all wasted!' from 'Baba O'Reilly,' and the all-time scream from 'Won't Get Fooled Again.' Two of their albums 'Tommy' and 'Quadrophenia' were also adapted into successful films in 1975 and 1979, respectively. Pete Townshend (left) and Claire Sturgess during the announcement of 'The Who: The Song Is Over, The North American Farewell Tour' on Thursday in London. Scott A Garfitt/Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP Pre-sales will run from May 13 ahead of the general sale beginning May 16. 'Well, all good things must come to an end. It is a poignant time,' Townshend said. 'For me, playing to American audiences and those in Canada has always been incredible.' Daltrey, who said a throat specialist has told him he should have a 'day off' after every gig he performs, and Townshend also revealed there are no plans at the moment for a farewell tour of the U.K. 'Let's see if we survive this one,' Daltrey said. 'I don't want to say that there won't be (a U.K. farewell tour), but equally I'm not confident in saying there will be.'
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
The Who embarking on one last tour in North America this summer
LONDON -- British rock band The Who are to say their final goodbye to North America this summer. Singer Roger Daltrey and guitarist Pete Townshend confirmed Thursday that they will perform hits from six-decade career during "The Song Is Over North America Farewell Tour," named after the band's 1971 hit. The band, which by the 1970s had become one of the world's biggest touring bands, easily filling the largest U.S. stadiums, will play their first gig in Florida on Aug. 16, with further dates in cities including New York, Toronto, Los Angeles and Vancouver, before a final date in Las Vegas on Sept. 28. 'Every musician's dream in the early '60s was to make it big in the U.S. charts," Daltrey said. 'For The Who, that dream came true in 1967 and our lives were changed forever.' The band went from performing club shows to headlining the Woodstock festival in the U.S. and becoming one of the biggest box-office draw in the world. The band were inducted into the Rock n' Roll Hall Of Fame in 1990. Daltrey, 81, and Townshend, two years his junior, have been one of rock's most prolific double acts, surviving the deaths of drummer Keith Moon in 1978 and bass guitarist John Entwistle in 2002. 'Today, Roger and I still carry the banner for the late Keith Moon and John Entwistle, and, of course, all of our long-time Who fans," Townshend said. 'I must say that although the road has not always been enjoyable for me, it is usually easy: the best job I could ever have had. I keep coming back.' Though Daltrey didn't write songs, he was able to channel Townsend's many and complicated moods — defiance and rage, vulnerability and desperation. Together, they forged some of rock's most defining sounds: the stuttering, sneering delivery of 'My Generation,' the anguished cry of 'They're all wasted!' from 'Baba O'Reilly,' and the all-time scream from 'Won't Get Fooled Again.' Pre-sales will run from May 13 ahead of the general sale beginning May 16. 'Well, all good things must come to an end. It is a poignant time," Townshend said. 'For me, playing to American audiences and those in Canada has always been incredible.'
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'All good things must come to an end': The Who will perform one last time in North America
LONDON (AP) — British rock band The Who are to say their final goodbye to North America this summer. Singer Roger Daltrey and guitarist Pete Townshend confirmed Thursday that they will perform hits from six-decade career during "The Song Is Over North America Farewell Tour," named after the band's 1971 hit. The band, which by the 1970s had become one of the world's biggest touring bands, easily filling the largest U.S. stadiums, will play their first gig in Florida on Aug. 16, with further dates in cities including New York, Toronto, Los Angeles and Vancouver, before a final date in Las Vegas on Sept. 28. 'Every musician's dream in the early '60s was to make it big in the U.S. charts," Daltrey said. 'For The Who, that dream came true in 1967 and our lives were changed forever.' The band went from performing club shows to headlining the Woodstock festival in the U.S. and becoming one of the biggest box-office draw in the world. The band were inducted into the Rock n' Roll Hall Of Fame in 1990. Daltrey, 81, and Townshend, two years his junior, have been one of rock's most prolific double acts, surviving the deaths of drummer Keith Moon in 1978 and bass guitarist John Entwistle in 2002. 'Today, Roger and I still carry the banner for the late Keith Moon and John Entwistle, and, of course, all of our long-time Who fans," Townshend said. 'I must say that although the road has not always been enjoyable for me, it is usually easy: the best job I could ever have had. I keep coming back.' Though Daltrey didn't write songs, he was able to channel Townsend's many and complicated moods — defiance and rage, vulnerability and desperation. Together, they forged some of rock's most defining sounds: the stuttering, sneering delivery of 'My Generation,' the anguished cry of 'They're all wasted!' from 'Baba O'Reilly,' and the all-time scream from 'Won't Get Fooled Again.' Two of their albums 'Tommy' and 'Quadrophenia' were also adapted into successful films in 1975 and 1979, respectively. Pre-sales will run from May 13 ahead of the general sale beginning May 16. 'Well, all good things must come to an end. It is a poignant time," Townshend said. 'For me, playing to American audiences and those in Canada has always been incredible.' Daltrey, who said a throat specialist has told him he should have a 'day off' after every gig he performs, and Townshend also revealed there are no plans at the moment for a farewell tour of the U.K. 'Let's see if we survive this one,' Daltrey said. 'I don't want to say that there won't be (a U.K. farewell tour), but equally I'm not confident in saying there will be.'
Winnipeg Free Press
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
The Who will perform one last time in North America this summer
LONDON (AP) — British rock band The Who are to say their final goodbye to North America this summer. Singer Roger Daltrey and guitarist Pete Townshend confirmed Thursday that they will perform hits from six-decade career during 'The Song Is Over North America Farewell Tour,' named after the band's 1971 hit. The band, which by the 1970s had become one of the world's biggest touring bands, easily filling the largest U.S. stadiums, will play their first gig in Florida on Aug. 16, with further dates in cities including New York, Toronto, Los Angeles and Vancouver, before a final date in Las Vegas on Sept. 28. 'Every musician's dream in the early '60s was to make it big in the U.S. charts,' Daltrey said. 'For The Who, that dream came true in 1967 and our lives were changed forever.' The band went from performing club shows to headlining the Woodstock festival in the U.S. and becoming one of the biggest box-office draw in the world. The band were inducted into the Rock n' Roll Hall Of Fame in 1990. Daltrey, 81, and Townshend, two years his junior, have been one of rock's most prolific double acts, surviving the deaths of drummer Keith Moon in 1978 and bass guitarist John Entwistle in 2002. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. 'Today, Roger and I still carry the banner for the late Keith Moon and John Entwistle, and, of course, all of our long-time Who fans,' Townshend said. 'I must say that although the road has not always been enjoyable for me, it is usually easy: the best job I could ever have had. I keep coming back.' Though Daltrey didn't write songs, he was able to channel Townsend's many and complicated moods — defiance and rage, vulnerability and desperation. Together, they forged some of rock's most defining sounds: the stuttering, sneering delivery of 'My Generation,' the anguished cry of 'They're all wasted!' from 'Baba O'Reilly,' and the all-time scream from 'Won't Get Fooled Again.' Pre-sales will run from May 13 ahead of the general sale beginning May 16. 'Well, all good things must come to an end. It is a poignant time,' Townshend said. 'For me, playing to American audiences and those in Canada has always been incredible.'
Forbes
30-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
The Who's Roger Daltrey Shares Major Health News During Concert
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 12: Roger Daltrey of The Who performs at The O2 Arena on July 12, 2023 in ... More London, England. (Photo by) The Who lead singer Roger Daltrey broke serious health news during a performance of the band over the weekend in London. The Who, of course, is the legendary rock band that was formed in 1964 with singer Daltrey, singer-guitarist Pete Townshend, bassist John Entwistle and drummer Keith Moon. Moon died in 1978 at age 32 and was replaced by Small Faces-turned-Faces drummer Kenney Jones — who then left the band in 1988. Entwistle died in 2002 at age 57. Daltrey and Townshend still perform as The Who to this day. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group's hits include 'My Generation,' 'Baba O'Reilly,' 'I Can See for Miles,' 'Squeeze Box,' 'Won't Get Fooled Again' and 'Pinball Wizard.' The latter song is from The Who's legendary rock opera Tommy. The title character is a deaf, mute and blind pinball champion — whom Daltrey referred to when he revealed his latest health condition to the crowd at the Teenage Cancer Trust benefit concert Saturday at the Royal Albert Hall in London. 'The joys of getting old mean you go deaf, I also now have got the joy of going blind. Fortunately, I still have my voice, because then I'll have a full Tommy,' Daltrey, 81, told the crowd, according to The Sun. Daltrey apparently didn't give specifics about what was causing his blindness. The Sun reported that the band previously announced that they were ending their tours this year but will continue on with the Teenage Cancer Trust performances. The Who has been playing at the charity concert event since its formation in 2000. Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey of the rock band The Who perform on stage during the Teenage Cancer ... More Trust show at the Royal Albert Hall, London. Picture date: Thursday March 27, 2025. (Photo by Ian West/PA Images via Getty Images) Roger Daltrey's announcement about going blind marks the singer's second major heath condition he's made public in the last seven years. During a solo performance in 2018, Daltrey announced that he was 'very very deaf,' TMZ reported, and told his concert crown, 'Take your f---ing earplugs with you to the gigs.' The Who has long been known for playing the loudest rock concerts. The Who made the Guinness Book of World Records on May 31, 1976, when the sound at the band's performance at The Valley stadium in Charlton, London, hit 126 decibels, Ultimate Classic Rock reported. Prior to The Who's record, legendary rock group Deep Purple held the record for the loudest gig when the band's sound hit 117 decibels in 1972 at London's Rainbow Theater, Ultimate Classic Rock noted.
