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New York Post
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Roger Daltrey hopes to ‘make it through' The Who's farewell tour
Roger Daltrey has seen better days. The Who frontman, 81, admitted that he is 'nervous' about his health as the 'Baba O'Riley' band prepares to kick off their 'The Song Is Over' farewell tour later this month. 'This is certainly the last time you will see us on tour,' Daltrey told The Times during an interview published Friday, Aug. 1. 'It's grueling.' 7 Roger Daltrey live in concert at the Piece Hall in Halifax, UK. FARRELL / BACKGRID 7 Roger Daltrey performing at the Armadillo in Glasgow, Scotland, on April 28, 2025. James Edmond/Shutterstock 'In the days when I was singing Who songs for three hours a night, six nights a week, I was working harder than most footballers,' he continued. 'As to whether we'll play concerts again, I don't know. The Who to me is very perplexing.' However, the 'Pinball Wizard' crooner also acknowledged that his 'voice is still as good as ever,' even after performing for over six decades. 'I'm still singing in the same keys, and it's still bloody loud, but I can't tell you if it will still be there in October,' he shared. 'There's a big part of me that's going: I just hope I make it through.' 7 Guitarist Pete Townshend, bassist John Entwistle, drummer Keith Moon and singer Roger Daltrey of The Who at the Coliseum Theatre in London on December 14, 1969. Getty Images Daltrey, who formed The Who alongside guitarist Pete Townshend, bassist John Entwistle and drummer Keith Moon in 1964, previously fell ill with a serious case of meningitis back in 2015. He said that he still feels the after-effects, and added that the virus had done 'a lot of damage.' 'It's buggered up my internal thermometer, so every time I start singing in any climate over 75 degrees, I'm wringing with sweat, which drains my body salts,' the 'Won't Get Fooled Again' singer shared. 7 Roger Daltrey of The Who performs at the TQL Stadium on May 15, 2022, in Cincinnati. Amy Harris/Invision/AP 'The potential to get really ill is there, and I have to be honest, I'm nervous about making it to the end of the tour,' he concluded. Daltrey reflected on his life during another chat with The Times published last year. After sharing that all his 'dreams came true,' the rock legend said that he is now 'ready to go at any time.' 7 Roger Daltrey headlining Heritage Live 2025 at Audley End House. Lee Blanchflower – Splash News / 'You've got to be realistic,' he explained. 'You can't live your life forever. Like I said, people my age, we're in the way. There are no guitar strings to be changed on this old instrument.' More recently, Daltrey joked about going deaf and blind in his old age, much like the blind, deaf and mute main character of The Who's 1969 album and rock opera 'Tommy.' 'The joys of getting old mean you go deaf. I also now have got the joy of going blind,' he told the crowd at London's Royal Albert Hall during a concert in March. 7 Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend of The Who perform at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace on July 29, 2017, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Getty Images 'Fortunately, I still have my voice,' he joked, 'because then I'll have a full Tommy.' The Who's farewell tour is set to kick off in Florida on Aug. 16, and wrap up in Las Vegas on Sept. 28. Daltrey and Townshend, 80, announced their final tour back in May as Moon died in 1978 from a drug overdose, and Entwistle passed away in 2002 after suffering a heart attack triggered by cocaine. 7 Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend of The Who perform during the Super Bowl XLIV Halftime Show at the Sun Life Stadium on February 7, 2010, in Miami Gardens, Florida. WireImage 'It's not easy to end the big part of my life that touring with The Who has been,' Daltrey said at the time. 'Thanks for being there for us and look forward to seeing you one last time.' 'Well, all good things must come to an end,' Townshend added. 'It is a poignant time.' 'Roger and I are in a good place, despite our age, eager to throw our weight behind this fond farewell to all our faithful fans, and hopefully to new ones who might jump in to see what they have been missing for the last 57 years,' the iconic guitarist added. 'This tour will be about fond memories, love and laughter,' Townshend concluded. 'Make sure you join in.'
BBC News
30-06-2025
- BBC News
July closures of A58 Burdock Way flyover in Halifax announced
A key route in and out of Halifax will be closed on some evenings and weekends in July while resurfacing work takes Council said work on the A58 Burdock Way flyover was necessary but straightforward, with the maintenance issues identified at an early resurfacing work, the council will be replacing the movement joints on the to the route's popularity, the work will be carried out overnight and at the weekend in an effort to limit disruption, the council stated. The south-west carriageway, for vehicles travelling from Brighouse and Stump Cross towards Halifax, will be closed on Monday 7 July from 23:00-07:00 Tuesday 8 July and Wednesday 9 July, the road will be closed between 20:00-07:00 BST, with a further closure on Thursday 10 July, between 11:00-07:00 road will close at 23:00 BST on Friday 11 July and remain closed across that weekend, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said. The north-east carriageway, for routes from Halifax towards Stump Cross and Brighouse, will be closed from Monday 14 July from 20:00 to 07:00 BST, with another full closure on the weekend of 19 and 20 will be in place, with the council stressing every effort had been made to minimise disruption, including postponing road closures on nights when there are events at Halifax's Piece Hall and working around ongoing improvement works in the town centre."We thank road-users for their patience whist this important work is completed," said council's cabinet member for transport, Sarah Courtney. "The work will protect the structure and improve the road surface, prolonging the lifespan of the road." Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Soggy Vans, smeared mascara and kohl - Deftones thrill with set of classics at historic Piece Hall
As the polyphonic opening bars of Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away) fill the air there is a split second of silence before Chino Moreno leaps forth to an explosion of sound. Deftones have arrived. Their spectacular show at Halifax's historic Piece Hall on Tuesday night is one of only three UK appearances - their first gigs here for three-years. But it is well worth the wait. READ MORE: Dua Lipa brings out surprise guest for iconic duet at first Liverpool Anfield show READ MORE: Glastonbury 2025 drinks prices revealed as costs rise After kicking off with a classic, the Sacramento rockers roll into the moody, gnarly groove of My Own Summer causing a mass singalong of 'shove it' as the anthemic chorus hits. They keep the energy high during a relentlessly thrilling set of classics from their incredible 30-year back catalogue, pounding through Diamond Eyes, You've Seen The Butcher, Around The Fur and Rosemary. It's probably the encore of Minerva, Bored and 7 Words that hold the most power over the crowd of superfans. But for me, it's the classics from White Pony - an album that marked 25 years this month - that hit hardest. The gnarly opening chords and driving drums of Feiticeira sound phenomenal in the open-air courtyard as the heavens open and the clouds collide. While the sensual, stirring Digital Bath sounds brooding and dramatic in the night air. White Pony burst forth at a time when Nu Metal ruled the airwaves. And though Deftones most famous song, Back to School bore all the hallmarks of a Nu Metal hit, that single version of a far more textured album track never truly represented their sound. There's a reason this studied, experimental band has survived long after the peers that populated the alternative landscape of the early 2000s. Their moody, layered soundscapes combine elements of shoegaze, punk and triphop. Often cited as the Radiohead of the metal scene, they have always expanded their music with samples. As such, keyboardist and turntablist Frank Delgado brings texture and complexity during a set that showcases the band's range. But Deftones are predominantly a metal act. So much is owed to the power and anger of Abe Cunningham's distinctive drumming, with his crisp snares and complex time signatures driving the sound. Guitarist Stephen Carpenter is as unshowy as ever. He calmly stands stock still for 90 minutes throwing out incredible riffs, chuggy chords and deceptively complex compositions. But it's Moreno's mercurial tenor - both thrusting and vulnerable - and his distinctive scream that truly elevate Deftones. The frontman spits, snarls and growls out his angsty, cerebral lyrics while rampaging across the stage and leaping off monitors and amps. And his signature Spongebob-style tube socks are of course shown off at every opportunity. From the second Deftones hit the stage, they are greeted by torrential rain. But it matters little to the 6,000 metalheads who dance, jump and throng in the pit. Those sensible enough to bring an anorak let loose among the melange of soggy Vans, smeared mascara and kohl. This is a glorious show of cinematic, anthemic metal hits. Please don't leave it another three years before visiting us again, lads. Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away) My Own Summer (Shove It) Diamond Eyes Tempest Swerve City Feiticeira Digital Bath You've Seen The Butcher Rocket Skates Sextape Around The Fur Headup Rosemary Hole in the Earth Change (In the House of Flies) Genesis Minerva Bored 7 Words
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Electronic rock icons Pendulum perform anthems for crowds at The Piece Hall
Electronic rock icons Pendulum brought global hits to The Piece Hall in Halifax last night (Saturday). The Australian greats were latest headliners to take to the historic courtyard stage under summery skies for the TK Maxx presents Live At The Piece Hall series. Fans rocked to anthems including opener Napalm, as well as Granite, Propane Nightmares and Watercolour – plus tracks from their 2024 EPs 'Elemental' and 'Anima' – and closing with the massive hit Tarantula. Swedish rockers Normandie opened the night with a power-packed set and energetic performance. This summer's record breaking Live at The Piece Hall series of concerts continues next Friday (June 20) by UB40 ft Ali Campbell, Bitty McLean and Reggae Roast, followed on Tuesday June 24 by Deftones and High Vis.
BBC News
01-04-2025
- General
- BBC News
Halifax Piece Hall renovations will stop dead rat problem
Managers of Grade I-listed landmark building want to make adaptations in an effort to keep pests such as rats out of its walls. The Piece Hall in Halifax reopened in 2017 after several years of restoration work and now hosts concerts and dates back to 1799 and was originally a cloth hall for traders. In a planning application to Calderdale Council, the venue's managers asked for permission to renovate the Piece Hall's west side wall. Supporting statements alongside the application said the proposed work would ensure the longevity and protection of the Piece Piece Hall Trust also said the work would stop pests getting into the cavity of the building, according to the Local Democracy Reporting application said: "Currently we have evidence of deceased rodents that have accessed through the gaps between the brickwork…they can only be removed by removing a section of bricks to allow our pest control contractor to remove the rodents."Prior conversations with conservation officers had taken place to ensure the method of works were suitable, the supporting statement to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
