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Roger Daltrey Tells Howard Stern About the Time He Knocked Out Pete Townshend

Michael Gallucci — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:44:16 +0000

Roger Daltrey set the record straight about the time he knocked out Pete Townshend today. The Who singer told Howard Stern, on his radio program and TV show, that the story, which Townshend told a couple of years ago, is indeed true.

40 Years Ago: Roger Daltrey's 'Daltrey' Album Released

Michael Gallucci — Sat, 11 May 2013 12:55:48 +0000

The Who were approaching the end of the recording sessions for their second concept album, ‘Quadrophenia,’ when Roger Daltrey’s first solo record was released in May 1973. And fans expecting a rock-god epic from the singer were in for a surprise. Unlike Pete Townshend’s and John Entwistle’s solo albums, which sounded enough like Who records if you wanted them to, ‘Daltrey’ was all about distancing the singer from his band.

Roger Daltrey Announced as Patron of Brighton Institute of Modern Music

Jeff Giles — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:51:52 +0000

He already had one of the most famous voices on the planet and a Commander's rank in the Order of the British Empire, and now Who vocalist Roger Daltrey can add "first-ever patron of the Brighton Institute of Modern Music" to his list of distinguished achievements.

The Who's Roger Daltrey Feels Privileged to Receive Honorary Degree From Middlesex University

Chad Childers — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 13:28:04 +0000

It’s been a big week for Roger Daltrey. The Who vocalist was part of the announcement this week revealing that the group would be performing their ‘Quadrophenia‘ album on tour this year. But on top of that, the singer also received an honor from Middlesex University.

Fishing With Roger Daltrey

Carl Coffey — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:09:46 +0000

Would you like to join Roger Daltrey for a day of fishing on his estate on May 25th? The Who frontman is raising money for his The Children’s Trust charity by opening his Lakedown Trout Fishery for the event. Your $135 entry fee is good for breakfast, a day of fly fishing and a lunch [...]

Roger Daltrey And Steven Tyler Team On Throat Gel

Carl Coffey — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:24:26 +0000

The Who‘s Roger Daltrey and Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler are both funding research on a gel that mimics the vibration of human vocal cords. The hope is that the MIT developed gel can help people with damaged vocal cords sing again and give throat cancer patients their voice back. While it has proved successful in [...]

Roger Daltrey's Shows To Feature "Tommy" And More

Carl Coffey — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:48:10 +0000

Roger Daltrey says his “Tommy” concerts will actually feature the entire rock opera. The Who singer tells “USA Today” the band’s stage rendition was “kind of cut down a bit” due to “instrumental limitations.” But he says the five-piece band he’ll have accompanying him on his tour will enable him to “do all the harmonies” [...]

Roger Daltrey Brings New Life To 'Tommy' – On Stage

Jeff Holbrook — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:35:52 +0000

Who fans! What out for Roger Daltrey this year as he takes his own personal version of the classic Townshend tale on the road. It’s already raging in the UK where the show is getting great reviews. The South Wales Argus said “Vocally, his voice has all the depth and power of his youth, and [...]

Roger Daltrey will Perform "Tommy"

Kelly Stevens — Mon, 16 May 2011 10:16:32 +0000

Roger Daltrey, lead singer of The Who, will perform his band’s legendary rock opera Tommy in its entirety from start to finish. It’s a first, since The Who itself never actually played the complete Tommy. Daltrey premiered the spectacular show at The Royal Albert Hall in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust on March 25th and [...]

Daltrey Has Plans When He Retires

Kelly Stevens — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:49:34 +0000

The Who vocalist Roger Daltrey told Music-News that he plans to paint when he retires from live performing. Daltrey explained that he paints in his spare time. He also stated he will take it seriously once he has nothing else to do or to distract him from it or to take his time away from it

Daltrey Helps Out Farner In Upcoming NY Show.

Jeff Holbrook — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 14:12:48 +0000

The Who's Roger Daltrey, former Grand Funk Railroad singer and guitarist Mark Farner, AC/DC bassist Cliff Williams, Mountain guitarist Leslie West, Free/Bad Company drummer Simon Kirke, 3 Doors Down and others will come together on Monday night January 17, 2011 in New York for a benefit concert for Farner's 21-year old son Jesse, who was seriously injured in a fall last summer

Aging Daltrey Says He's Fine.

Jeff Holbrook — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 14:45:32 +0000

DALTREY HAD PRECANCEROUS GROWTH REMOVED

When The Who performed at the 2010 Super Bowl halftime show, many fans were critical of singer Roger Daltrey’s voice, but it turns out that just a few weeks before the gig, the rocker had a precancerous growth removed from his vocal cord. Roger told CBS Los Angeles last month that in 2009, it was becoming hard for him to sing, so he went