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The Province
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Province
The Who Farewell Tour is coming to Vancouver: what you need to know
Classic rock legends announce the Song Is Over North American Farewell Tour, including a date in Vancouver Pete Townshend poses for photographers during the announcement of ' The Who: The Song Is Over, The North American Farewell Tour' in London. Photo by Scott A Garfitt / Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. 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. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. 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. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. 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 Classic rock legends The Who are the latest of the Woodstock-era acts to call an end to its six decade-long career. 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. 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. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. 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. '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.' Guitarist and main songwriter Townshend included Canadian audiences in his comments looking back at the days of hippies when 'music was everywhere.' The musician took a moment to reflect on late band members, bassist John Entwistle and drummer Keith Moon, noting the following: '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.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The Who went on its 'first farewell tour' in 1982. Music fans know how common it is for Boomer-era bands to announce farewell tours — and then play more. Here are a few things to know about the upcoming tour. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The Who The Song is Over 2025 North American Farewell Tour will come to Vancouver on Sept. 23 at Rogers Arena. Where else will The Who play in Canada? The band will play two more dates in Canada, both in Toronto, on Sept. 2 and 7 at the Budweiser Stage. When do tickets go on sale for the Who The Song is Over 2025 North American Farewell Tour? General tickets go on sale on May 16 at 10 a.m. at or Who will be joining The Who on the tour? No opening acts have been announced. Follow the band online for updates. Is there a new album from The Who? Live at the Oval, 1971 capturing the band in all of its maximum rock 'n' roll glory was announced at the farewell tour press conference. The album can be purchased at sderdeyn@ Read More Vancouver Canucks Baseball Vancouver Canucks National News
Japan Today
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Japan Today
The Who announce North America farewell tour dates
Roger Daltrey, left, Pete Townshend and Claire Sturgess during the announcement of ' The Who: The Song Is Over, The North American Farewell Tour' on Thursday, May 9, 2025, in London. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP) By PAN PYLAS 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 draws in the world. The band was 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 albums — 'Tommy' and 'Quadrophenia' — were also adapted into successful films in 1975 and 1979, respectively. Ticket 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 UK. 'Let's see if we survive this one,' Daltrey said. 'I don't want to say that there won't be (a UK farewell tour), but equally I'm not confident in saying there will be.' © Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
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.'
