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Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Legendary band The Who brings farewell tour to Washington. What to know about final shows
This may be your last chance to hear "Behind Blue Eyes" and "Pinball Wizard" live in Washington when the trailblazing rockers The Who embark on their farewell tour later this month. The band fronted by singer Roger Daltrey, 81, and guitarist Pete Townshend, who turns 80 May 19, will kick off the aptly named The Song is Over North American Farewell Tour — billed as a "truly grand finale" — Aug. 16 just outside of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and wrap in Las Vegas Sept. 28. The 16-show run, named for a song on The Who's classic 1971 album "Who's Next," will visit cities including Atlantic City, Boston, Toronto, Seattle and Vancouver, British Columbia, and showcase hits from the band's six-decade career. "Every musician's dream in the early '60s was to make it big in the US charts," Daltrey said. "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. "Musical freedom! Rock gave us a feeling of generational rebellion. To me, America has always been great. The cultural differences had a huge impact on me, this was the land of the possible. It's not easy to end the big part of my life that touring with The Who has been." Here's how you can get tickets for their only scheduled show in September in Washington. Sept. 25: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle Presale tickets will be available for Citi cardmembers at 10 a.m. on May 13 through May 15 at 10 p.m., according to a news release. Early ticket access will also be available for those that join the Wholigan Fan Club. General tickets will go on sale starting May 16 at 10 a.m. at Sept. 2: Budweiser Stage in Toronto, Ontario Sept. 4: Budweiser Stage in Toronto, Ontario Sept. 23: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia USA TODAY reporters Melissa Ruggieri and Nicole Fallert contributed to this article. This article originally appeared on Kitsap Sun: The Who brings farewell tour to Washington: How to get tickets
Toronto Sun
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
The Who announce ‘The Song Is Over' North American farewell tour
Lone Canadian shows will take place Sept. 2 and 4 at Toronto's Budweiser Stage and Sept. 23 in Vancouver Get the latest from Mark Daniell straight to your inbox Pete Townshend, left, and Roger Daltrey of The Who. Handout This time, it's really the end. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account After more than 60 years together making music, The Who has announced its final hurrah with The Song is Over North American Farewell Tour. Billed as a 'truly grand finale,' the 16-show run kicks off Aug. 16 in Sunrise, Fla., and wraps in Las Vegas on Sept. 28. The two Toronto dates and one Vancouver show that are on the itinerary — Sept. 2 and 4 at Budweiser Stage and Sept. 23 at Rogers Arena — are the lone Canadian stops. 'Well, all good things must come to an end. It is a poignant time,' Pete Townshend, who turns 80 on May 19, said in a statement . Townshend continued, highlighting the importance of fans in the U.S. and Canada to the band's career. 'For me, playing to American audiences and those in Canada has always been incredible. The warmth and engagement of those audiences began back in 1967 with hippies smoking dope, sitting on their blankets and listening deeply and intensely. Music was everywhere. We all felt equal. Today, Roger (Daltrey) and I still carry the banner for the late Keith Moon (who died in 1978) and John Entwistle (who died in 2002) and of course, all of our longtime Who fans,' the guitar great wrote. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Echoing comments he made to Postmedia in an interview last summer, Townshend conceded that ' the road has not always been enjoyable for me' but said his time with The Who has given him 'the best job I could ever have had.' 'I keep coming back. Every time I do, I meet new fans and feel new energy,' he said. 'To me, America has always been great. The cultural differences had a huge impact on me, this was the land of the possible,' frontman Daltrey, 81, added in the tour announcement. 'It's not easy to end the big part of my life that touring with The Who has been. Thanks for being there for us and look forward to seeing you one last time.' Daltrey also spoke about the influence of American music on The Who's signature sound, which has included such iconic rock songs as I Can't Explain , I Can See for Miles , Pinball Wizard , Won't Get Fooled Again and Baba O'Riley . This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'Every musician's dream in the early 60's was to make it big in the U.S. charts. For the Who, that dream came true in 1967 and our lives were changed forever,' he shared. '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. Musical freedom! Rock gave us a feeling of generational rebellion.' The Who said goodbye once before, with a much-ballyhooed farewell trek that ended with a show at Toronto's Maple Leaf Gardens back in 1982. The band reconvened in 1989 after Entwistle ran into money trouble. 'The reason we got back together is very tragic,' Townshend told Postmedia. 'John Entwistle was broke and the tax people were after him and so we got together to save him.' But unlike past Who tours, this one won't begin and and end in Toronto. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'We had a tradition that we liked to start in Toronto and end in Toronto. I think we only managed it a couple of times, but that is what we always wanted to do. We have a real love for the Toronto audience … Toronto's always (been) a special place for us,' Townshend said last year. Still, he downplayed the idea that the band would ever use the word 'farewell' in one of their tours again. 'I don't think we'll ever say, 'This is our final tour!'' he laughed. 'We finished in Toronto, so I don't think we can do it again.' Various presales for The Song is Over shows begin on May 13 ahead of the general on sale on May 16. For more info, visit The Who 'The Song Is Over North America Farewell Tour' dates: AUGUST: 16 – Sunrise, Fla. – Amerant Bank Arena 19 – Newark, N.J. – Prudential Center 21 – Philadelphia, Pa. – Wells Fargo Center 23 – Atlantic City, N.J. – Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall 26 – Boston, Mass. – Fenway Park 28 – Wantagh, N.Y. – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater 30 – New York, N.Y. – Madison Square Garden SEPTEMBER: 2 – Toronto – Budweiser Stage 4 – Toronto – Budweiser Stage 7 – Chicago, Ill. – United Center 17 – Los Angeles, Calif. – Hollywood Bowl 19 – Los Angeles, Calif. – Hollywood Bowl 21 – Mountain View, Calif. – Shoreline Amphitheatre 23 – Vancouver, B.C. – Rogers Arena 25 – Seattle, Wash. – Climate Pledge Arena 28 – Las Vegas, Nev. – MGM Grand Garden Arena mdaniell@ Read More Toronto Maple Leafs Canada Editorial Cartoons Ontario Sunshine Girls
USA Today
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
The Who announce farewell tour: How to get tickets for The Song is Over tour
Hear this story The Who famously sang 'I hope I die before I get old' in 'My Generation,' but the legendary British rockers aren't allowing age to prevent them from one final lap around North America this summer. The band fronted by singer Roger Daltrey, 81, and guitarist Pete Townshend, who turns 80 May 19, will kick off the aptly named The Song is Over North American Farewell Tour – billed as a 'truly grand finale' – Aug. 16 just outside of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and wrap in Las Vegas Sept. 28. The 16-show run, named for a song on The Who's classic 1971 album, 'Who's Next,' will visit cities including Atlantic City, Boston, Toronto, Philadelphia and Seattle and showcase hits from the band's six-decade career. Tickets will be available during a Citi presale ( and the Whooligan Fan Club starting from 10 a.m. local time May 13 through 10 p.m. local time May 15. The general on-sale begins at 10 a.m. local time May 16 at Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Fans can join the Whooligan Fan Club at to receive exclusive merchandise including the previously unreleased album 'Live at the Oval 1971,' in addition to early access to tickets. Daltrey and Townshend both commented on the proverbial end of the road and the importance of the U.S. and Canada to the band's career – an epic resume that boasts 58 singles with many such as 'I Can't Explain,' 'I Can See for Miles,' 'Pinball Wizard,' 'Won't Get Fooled Again' and 'Baba O'Riley' ingrained in music history. 'To me, America has always been great. The cultural differences had a huge impact on me, this was the land of the possible,' Daltrey said in the tour announcement. 'It is a poignant time. For me, playing to American audiences and those in Canada has always been incredible," Townshend added. "The warmth and engagement of those audiences began back in 1967 with hippies smoking dope, sitting on their blankets and listening deeply and intensely. Music was everywhere. We all felt equal. Today, Roger and I still carry the banner for the late Keith Moon (who died in 1978) and John Entwistle (who died in 2002) and of course, all of our longtime Who fans.' The Who The Song is Over 2025 Tour dates Aug. 16 – Sunrise, FL – Amerant Bank Arena Aug. 19 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center Aug. 21 – Philadelphia – Wells Fargo Center Aug. 23 – Atlantic City, NJ – Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall Aug. 26 – Boston – Fenway Park Aug. 28 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater Aug. 30 – New York – Madison Square Garden Sept. 2 – Toronto – Budweiser Stage Sept. 4 – Toronto – Budweiser Stage Sept. 7 – Chicago – United Center Sept. 17 – Los Angeles – Hollywood Bowl Sept. 19 – Los Angeles – Hollywood Bowl Sept. 21 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre Sept. 23 – Vancouver – Rogers Arena Sept. 25 – Seattle – Climate Pledge Arena Sept. 28 – Las Vegas – MGM Grand Garden Arena
