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USA Today
2 days ago
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- USA Today
'The Song is Over' for legendary rock band The Who - Shop farewell concert tour tickets
"The Song is Over" for legendary British rock band The Who. After more than six decades, the band is saying goodbye to fans on their final North American tour. The 17-stop tour kicks off on Saturday, Aug. 16 in Sunrise, Florida, and will conclude with a grand finale on Sunday, Sept. 28 in Las Vegas. "The Song is Over" tour will have stops in the U.S. and Canada in major cities like New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Los Angeles, Chicago, Seattle, Toronto and more. So, "Who's Next" on the tour? Check out the full list of concert dates and how to buy tickets below. Shop The Who tour tickets How to buy The Who concert tour tickets Fans can get tickets for "The Song is Over" tour: online here. The cheapest available tickets are starting at $14 in Toronto on Sept. 14. Special guests on The Who's 'The Song is Over' tour "The Song is Over" tour will feature special guests including Billy Bob Thornton and The Boxmasters, Billy Idol, Booker T. Jones, Candlebox, Feist, Joe Bonamassa, The Joe Perry Project (Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Buck Johnson, Chris Robinson, Robert DeLeo and Eric Kretz), Tom Cochrane and ZZ Ward. Shop The Who tickets The Who 2025 concert schedule When did The Who form? The Who began performing in London in 1964. The rock band was founded by lead vocalist Roger Daltrey and guitarist Pete Townshend, along with John Entwistle and Keith Moo. Over the years, the band became known for their iconic hits "Baba O'Riley," "My Generation," "Behind the Blue Eyes," and "Won't Get Fooled Again." "Every musician's dream in the early 60's was to make it big in the US charts. For the Who, that dream came true in 1967 and our lives were changed forever," Daltrey said in a release. Daltrey and Townshend previously said "The Song is Over" tour will be their final tour. "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. This tour will be about fond memories, love and laughter. Make sure you join in," Townshend added. More: The Who announce farewell tour: How to get tickets for The Song is Over tour
Wales Online
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
'Gutted' Oasis star texts Liam and Noel Gallagher after 'being axed' from reunion tour
'Gutted' Oasis star texts Liam and Noel Gallagher after 'being axed' from reunion tour Former Oasis member said he was 'gutted' to have been 'axed' from Liam and Noel Gallagher's upcoming reunion tour An Oasis star has been dropped from the line-up (Image: PA ) A former Oasis drummer has expressed his disappointment at being left out of the band's monumental reunion. Last August, Noel and Liam Gallagher stunned fans by announcing they would reunite for the first time since their explosive rift in 2009, with the landmark Oasis 2025 shows kicking off in Cardiff on Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5. Zak Starkey, who was part of Oasis from 2004, made an appearance on BBC Breakfast to talk up his latest track with Mantra of the Cosmos, which includes Bez and Shaun Ryder from Happy Mondays and ex-Oasis bass guitarist Andy Bell. Son of Beatles icon Ringo Starr, Zak delved into how Oasis member Noel Gallagher originally penned the group's fresh single Domino Bones but then handed it over, suggesting the track better suited them. Noel had previously lavished praise on the group characterising them akin to "Dylan, Dalí and Ginsberg on a rocket ship to the moon to have it with the Clangers". Above all, Zak shared with presenter Ben Thompson just how astonished he was upon receiving the song from Noel, remarking: "I was blown away by it - I couldn't believe it. The greatest songwriter of my generation sending me a tune.", reports the Manchester Evening News. The conversation naturally veered towards Zak's thoughts on the eagerly anticipated comeback tour, where he candidly admitted to feeling "gutted" for not being enlisted to join the forthcoming shows. He remarked: "I texted them and said 'why am I not in it?' You know, if you get a new drummer, you get comfortable, don't you? You get comfortable with new musicians and I think that's what's happened and I'm alright with that." He continued with enthusiasm about the possibility of touring, mentioning to the BBC: "God, yeah. Greatest rock and roll band of my generation. Greatest rock and roll singer of my generation." Chris playing the drums (Image: Getty Images ) In related news, Andy Bell from Mantra of the Cosmos confirmed last week his participation in Liam and Noel's reunion tour. The bass player, who was part of Oasis from 1999 to 2009, expressed his excitement about reuniting with the band. The BBC Breakfast featured an interview with Zak where he discussed his tenure with The Who, for whom he has drummed since 1996. Recent headlines claimed he was sacked following a performance at the Royal Albert Hall in March, but during the interview, Zak cleared the air by saying: "I didn't leave, I never left. We did a gig and there's a song that's called The Song is Over that they've never played live. It's on Who's Next, which is their biggest record, and I suggested it." Zak detailed how The Who agreed to play 'The Song is Over' live, albeit with some hiccups. He recounted: "We played it at the gig and it went wrong. I'm not going to name names, but it went wrong. It went four bars wrong. "We stopped it again and it was all about the drums being too loud, but my drums are electric - if you stand in front of them, you can't hear them, they're just in my ears. The next thing I know I'm getting the sack." He added: "Sack the drummer.... everybody's called me. I posted something about it, and three days later I got my job back. Then two days later, I secretly didn't get my job back and it's all gone haywire since then. "I found out the other day I wasn't fired, I was retired because I was too busy but I've actually got nothing on besides this single - and half the band are in Oasis, half the band are in Happy Mondays so they can't work, I'm totally free." Oasis is set to perform an impressive 17 dates across the UK this summer, including seven shows at London's Wembley Stadium. The list also includes performances at Manchester's Heaton Park, Cardiff's Principality Stadium, among others. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here . So far the cheapest date we've found is July 25 at Wembley, with the lowest cost tickets at £230. Meanwhile, the cheapest price for Cardiff Principality Stadium is July 5, at £290. If you're keen to conduct your own research on these resale websites, here are the links you need: Article continues below
Edinburgh Live
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
'I was gutted' says former Oasis member who was 'fired' from band
A former Oasis drummer has expressed his disappointment at being left out of the band's highly anticipated reunion gigs this year. Last August, Noel and Liam Gallagher announced they would be reuniting for the first time since their dramatic split in 2009, with their Oasis 2025 shows kicking off in Cardiff in July before moving on to Manchester's Heaton Park for five performances later that month. Zak Starkey, who drummed for Oasis from 2004 to 2009, appeared on BBC Breakfast this morning (May 27) to discuss his new single with supergroup Mantra of the Cosmos, which includes Bez and Shaun Ryder from Happy Mondays and ex-Oasis bassist Andy Bell. The son of Beatles icon Ringo Starr, Zak spoke about the group's new track Domino Bones, which was penned by Noel Gallagher. Noel had offered the song to the group, believing it suited them better, having previously likened the band to 'like Dylan, Dalí and Ginsberg on a rocket ship to the moon to have it with the Clangers'. During the interview with host Ben Thompson, Zak shared his astonishment at receiving a song from Noel, remarking: "I was blown away by it - I couldn't believe it. The greatest songwriter of my generation sending me a tune," reports the Manchester Evening News. When the conversation shifted to the upcoming Oasis reunion tour, Zak didn't hesitate to reveal his feelings, admitting he was 'gutted' not to be included in the lineup for the shows. He remarked: "I texted them and said 'why am I not in it?'. You know, if you get a new drummer, you get comfortable, don't you? You get comfortable with new musicians and I think that's what's happened and I'm alright with that." He also expressed that he would have been keen to join the tour if invited. Speaking to a BBC programme, he said: "God, yeah. Greatest rock and roll band of my generation. Greatest rock and roll singer of my generation." Last week saw Andy Bell of Mantra of the Cosmos fame confirm his participation in Liam and Noel's reunion tour. The bassist, who was part of Oasis from 1999 until their split in 2009, shared his excitement about the upcoming tour. While on BBC Breakfast, Zak also discussed his tenure with The Who. As the iconic band's drummer since 1996, he was recently in the news over claims he'd been sacked after a performance at the Royal Albert Hall in March. In addressing the rumours, Zak clarified: "I didn't leave, I never left. We did a gig and there's a song that's called The Song is Over that they've never played live. It's on Who's Next, which is their biggest record, and I suggested it." He detailed how The Who eventually decided to play the song live, but things didn't pan out as expected during the performance. Zak recounted: "We played it at the gig and it went wrong. I'm not going to name names, but it went wrong. It went four bars wrong. "We stopped it again and it was all about the drums being too loud, but my drums are electric - if you stand in front of them, you can't hear them, they're just in my ears. The next thing I know I'm getting the sack." He added: "Sack the drummer, everybody's called me. I posted something about it, and three days later I got my job back. Then two days later, I secretly didn't get my job back and it's all gone haywire since then. "I found out the other day I wasn't fired, I was retired because I was too busy but I've actually got nothing on besides this single - and half the band are in Oasis, half the band are in Happy Mondays so they can't work, I'm totally free."
USA Today
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
What are you doing this weekend? We found tickets for 5 last-minute events in NYC
What are you doing this weekend? We found tickets for 5 last-minute events in NYC We found crazy last-minute tickets to see the Knicks vs. Celtics, Oh, Mary! on Broadway and more. I love a good last-minute event. Sure, buying a ticket to see a show or game right before it starts is a little stressful but, it can also be so much more affordable and totally worth it! If you're trying to figure out what to do in New York City this weekend, I have five solid options for you. From the undeniably hilarious Cole Escola's return to Broadway to the equally theatrical face-off between the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics, you can still grab tickets to some pretty popular NYC events at StubHub. Check them out below. What to do in New York City on Saturday, May 10 Here are the top five last-minute tickets you can buy for NBA games, Broadway musicals, concerts and soccer games in and around New York City this weekend. 1. Boston Celtics at New York Knicks: Eastern Conference Semifinals (Home Game 1, Series Game 3) Date and time: Saturday, May 10 at 3:30pm Location: Madison Square Garden in New York City Price: Tickets start at $615 each Buy tickets now More: Go New York, go New York, go: How to buy Jalen Brunson New York Knicks jersey, gear 2. LA Galaxy at New York Red Bulls Date and time: Saturday, May 10 at 7:30pm Location: Sports Illustrated Stadium (Formerly Red Bull Arena) in Harrison, New Jersey Price: Tickets start at $9 each Buy tickets now More: Sporting Kansas City beats LA Galaxy without taking a shot on goal 3. Oh, Mary! on Broadway Date and time: Saturday, May 10 at 5:00pm Location: Lyceum Theatre in New York City Price: Tickets start at $171 each Buy tickets now More: Review: Believe the hype about Broadway's gloriously irreverent 'Oh, Mary!' 4. Chicago Cubs at New York Mets Date and time: Saturday, May 10 at 7:15pm Location: Citi Field in Flushing, New York Price: Tickets start at $34 each Buy tickets now More: Sling's May lineup brings the fun (and sports) back after major TV character deaths 5. Smallpools Date and time: Saturday, May 10 at 7:00pm Location: Warsaw in Brooklyn, New York Price: Tickets start at $40 each Buy tickets now The Who announce farewell tour: How to get tickets for The Song is Over tour
Calgary Herald
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
The Who Farewell Tour is coming to Vancouver: what you need to know
Article content Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article content Classic rock legends The Who are the latest of the Woodstock-era acts to call an end to its six decade-long career. Article content Article content The remaining original band members, guitarist Pete Townshend and singer Roger Daltrey, announced the Song is Over North America Farewell Tour at a press conference on May 8. Article content Article content The tour takes its name — The Song is Over — from a song on the band's seminal 1971 masterpiece Who's Next. Many reviewers have written that this was the band at its creative and performing peak. Live footage from The Who's Next Tour are certainly powerful. Article content Article content Article content 'Every musician's dream in the early '60s was to make it big in the U.S. charts,' said Roger Daltrey. 'For The Who, that dream came true in 1967 and our lives were changed forever. The warmth of the American audiences over the years have been inspirational to me, and reflect the feeling I remember getting after hearing the first rock records coming across the radio. To me, America has always been great.' Article content Article content 'Roger and I still carry the banner for the late Keith Moon and John Entwistle and of course, all of our longtime Who fans,' he said. 'Roger and I am 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.'
