Roger Daltrey announces special semi-acoustic U.S. tour in June
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by Richard Evans
1w ago
LEGENDARY WHO FRONTMAN ROGER DALTREY ANNOUNCES SPECIAL SEMI-ACOUSTIC U.S. TOUR IN JUNE  NINE CITY RUN, ANOTHER CAPSTONE IN THE PERFORMER’S HALL OF FAME CAREER  Special Guests on Selected Dates Grammy Nominated KT TUNSTALL and Singer/Songwriter DAN BERN Tickets On Sale Starting Friday, March 22 at 10 am Local Time Check local Venues for Pre-Sale info Roger Daltrey – legendary rock icon and co-founder of one of music’s most inspirational and influential forces, The Who, will be returning to the States on a special solo tour this June, presenting a mostly acoustic set of Who gems, rari ..read more
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Teenage Wasteland: The Who at Winterland, 1968 and 1976
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by Richard Evans
1w ago
By EDOARDO GENZOLINI. Foreword by JOEL SELVIN The Who first went to America in 1967 and from that year on they toured there extensively – and, amazingly, still do. Over the years, they developed a lasting endearment for several particular venues across the US; venues they would affectionately refer to in their later years as their ‘US home’. Places such as the Grande Ballroom in Detroit, MI, run by local DJ Russ Gibb and later managed by Pete’s art school chum, Tom Wright. Madison Square Garden in New York City, of course, and The Spectrum in Philly. Then there were the Fillmores; Fillmore Ea ..read more
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Roger Daltrey and his band at Ravinia Festival 2024
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by Richard Evans
1w ago
Roger Daltrey and his band will be appearing at this year’s Ravinia Festival in Highland Park, Illinois on 29 June 2024. Roger’s band will consist of Simon Townshend, guitars;  Jon Button, bass; Loren Gold, keyboards; Frank Simes, guitars; Scott Devours, drums and Katie Jacoby, violin. Roger’s special guest for this momentous night will be the fabulous KT Tunstall. Tickets on-sale 8.00am CT, Wednesday 23 April 2024. Ticket link: https://www.ravinia.org/Online/Article/062924-RogerDaltrey The post Roger Daltrey and his band at Ravinia Festival 2024 appeared first on The Who ..read more
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Limited edition prints from A History Of Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall
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by Richard Evans
2w ago
A new series of gig posters celebrating the history of the annual show series at the Royal Albert Hall. Featuring newly commissioned artworks from across the shows’ history, with each design available in an autographed limited edition of prints. The Who 2000 and The Who 2024 autographed prints form part of this new project, all raising funds for the charity. Available now, a limited edition print of The Who 2000 show at the Royal Albert Hall for Teenage Cancer Trust in our series of retrospective gig posters. Created by Joel Burden and each one autographed by Roger Daltrey. Limited edition of ..read more
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Roger Daltrey celebrates his 80th birthday!
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by Richard Evans
3w ago
Who’d have thought that this little fellow, seen here with his mum Irene, would today be celebrating his 80th birthday? Seems hard to believe, doesn’t it? So what better way to mark your 80th birthday than having your own beer made for you by your family brewery! Jamie, Des, Chris and all the crew at Lakedown Brewery, the company run on the Daltrey family farm and fishing lakes, got together and created a special beer exclusively for Roger to celebrate in style. This Lakedown 3.8% RPA is Roger’s favourite American Pale Ale loaded with Mosaic and Idaho 7 hops for a punchy and aromatic finish ..read more
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Roger Daltrey and his band in San Diego
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by Richard Evans
1M ago
Roger Daltrey, lead singer and founder of legendary band The Who will be at the Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, San Diego, CA on 6 May 2024 for a one-off night of solo songs, rare cuts and some Who favourites. Roger’s band will consist of Simon Townshend, guitars;  Jon Button, bass; Loren Gold, keyboards; Frank Simes, guitars; Scott Devours, drums and Katie Jacoby, violin. Roger’s special guest for this momentous night will be the fabulous KT Tunstall. Venue pre-sale 10.00am PT, Thursday 22 February and general on-sale 10.00am PT, Friday 23 February 2024. Ticket link: https://www.th ..read more
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John Entwistle: The Ox Box Set!
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by Richard Evans
1M ago
JOHN ENTWISTLE THE OX BOX SET SIX CDs IN FACSIMILE WALLETS IN A CLAMSHELL BOX, WITH 28-PAGE BOOKLET Release date:  10 May 2024 Available to pre-order now: https://lnk.to/JohnEntwistle As The Who navigated their incendiary path through the sixties, John Entwistle, aka The Ox showed that he was a talented songwriter as well as being a formidable musician. Whilst no doubt thrilled to be the bass guitarist of such a successful band, Entwistle had voiced his discontent to others within the greater Who family about the lack of outlets for his songs, and this perhaps informed the decision for t ..read more
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‘The Story of The Who’ for Record Store Day 2024
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by Richard Evans
1M ago
The Who are participating in this year’s Record Store Day with the reissue of 1976’s The Story Of The Who, sometimes regarded as the most complete Who ‘best of’ album. The gatefold sleeve includes a replica of the original 8-page booklet with the two LPs pressed on coloured pink and green vinyl. Mastered by long-time Who engineer Jon Astley and cut by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios. Released on April 20th for #RSD24. Exclusively available at participating record stores: Find a participating independent record store near you https://recordstoreday.co.uk/store-locator/ Side One Magic Bus ..read more
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Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes charity single
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by Richard Evans
1M ago
Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes to release ‘Going Home (Theme From Local Hero)’ March 15th on BMG Over 60 of the finest performers ever assembled on one iconic track A Landmark of Rock Music Artwork by Sir Peter Blake In aid of: Teenage Cancer Trust and Teen Cancer America Available To Pre-order Now via this link On 15 March 2024, Mark Knopfler will release a new, special recording of his anthemic ‘Going Home (Theme From Local Hero)’, to raise funds for Teenage Cancer Trust and its American equivalent Teen Cancer America. Performed by Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes, produced by his longtime col ..read more
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Pete, Roger and Buddy Holly: Words of Love
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by Richard Evans
1M ago
  Born out of a conversation with Roger Daltrey, who first conceived the idea of Words of Love back in 2017, Genesis Publications is honoured to publish the definitive celebration of musician, songwriter and rock and roll trailblazer, Buddy Holly. In partnership with María Elena Holly and The Buddy Holly Educational Foundation, this seminal volume covers Buddy’s life, music and enduring legacy, offering an unseen perspective on the man behind the timeless music. This edition is presented as a limited edition boxed set of just 559 copies and features original cover art created s ..read more
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