Roger Daltrey news, related photos and videos, and reviews of Roger Daltrey performances. According to Wikipedia: Roger Harry Daltrey, CBE is a rock vocalist, songwriter, and actor, best known as the founder and lead singer of the...
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Roger Daltrey news, related photos and videos, and reviews of Roger Daltrey performances. According to Wikipedia: Roger Harry Daltrey, CBE is a rock vocalist, songwriter, and actor, best known as the founder and lead singer of the English rock band, The Who. He has also acted in a large number of film, theatre and television roles. Daltrey and his second wife, former model Heather Taylor, have two daughters, Rosie and Willow, and a son, Jamie. He also has a son, Simon, with his first wife, Jacqueline.
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Next year is shaping up to be a busy one for three-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Eric Clapton: In addition to a trio of concerts with fellow Yardbird Jeff Beck, Clapton has also announced plans to embark on his own trek starting in February 2010. Following the jaunt across the [...]
Eric Clapton Announced 2010 U.S. TOUR DATES
Very Special Guest Roger Daltrey To Kick Off The Show
Eric Clapton
On the heels of two major U.S. Grammy nominations for his CD release with Steve Winwood last year, Eric Clapton has announced a series of North American solo shows. The tour will begin on February 25 in Pittsburgh, PA and will travel to 11 U.S. cities and feature a very special guest, The Who's Roger Daltrey to kick off the show...
Wow! Another day of concert announcements without jam bands. Don't worry, they'll be back tomorrow. For today it's all about rock and roll. If you like your rock of the progressive persuasion, y...
Filed under: Concerts and Tours, News, Grammy AwardsWith his nonstop touring and endless array of projects, CDs and -- lately -- collaborations, the Eric Clapton news ticker just keeps on ticking. The iconic guitarist just added eleven new North American tour dates to his February 2010 schedule. As if playing Madison Square Garden with Jeff Beck and then touring with Steve Winwood across Europe in the coming months isn't enough, Slowhand is...
Yesterday a Los Angeles judge said Chris Brown is complying with the terms of his probation. The singer’s next legal check-in is February 18th, the L.A. Times reports, and there’s no worries about Brown running into Rihanna at Sunday’s American Music Awards — he’ll be out on tour. Rolling Stone will have a full report [...]
Just four lines into the LA stop on Roger Daltrey’s “Use It Or Lose It” solo tour - so named for the singer’s desire to keep his instrument in shape for a planned burst of activity from his “other” band, the Who, in the coming year - he seemed in danger of losing it. He was performing the rarely heard gem “Blue, Red and Grey”, originally sung by Who guitarist Pete Townshend in a near-falsetto, when he opened his mouth and nothing came...
He rose to superstardom via his decades as the frontman of the pioneering rock band The Who, but Roger Daltrey [ tickets ] has finally stepped out on his first solo tour in 25 years.Dubbed "Use It or Lose It," the solo outing has the London based singer/songwriter scheduled to perform in approximately 30 theatres and halls around North America through the end of November. In a pre-tour press release, Daltry said: "I thought it'd be nice to...
Eric Clapton Announced 2010 U.S. TOUR DATES Very Special Guest Roger Daltrey To Kick Off The Show
Eric Clapton
On the heels of two major U.S. Grammy nominations for his CD release with Steve Winwood last year, Eric Clapton has announced a series of North American solo shows. The tour will begin on February 25 in Pittsburgh, PA and will travel to 11 U.S. cities and feature a very special guest, The Who's Roger Daltrey to kick off the show...
How does developer Harmonix plan on following up the success of The Beatles: Rock Band? According to lead vocalist Roger Daltrey, The Who could be the next legendary musical group to get their own dedicated Rock Band game.
In an interview with Massachusetts-based newspaper The Republican, the revered vocalist reminisced about Woodstock, talked up his upcoming solo tour...
For students at the Academy of Contemporary Music at the University of Central Oklahoma (ACM@UCO) the question wasn’t where or when they would have their first master class with a music industry veteran, but who would appear there Oct. 21.Turns out the “who” was actually a “Who.
Roger DaltreyHard Rock Live, HollywoodSunday, November 29, 2009The Review:First the good news. Take half of the Who, after being ravaged by the demise of its mighty rhythm section, Keith Moon and...
Though the NFL hasn't confirmed it, rumor has it that The Who (or at least Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey, plus sidemen) will be this year's recipient of the "Classic Rock Act That Gets A Post Super Bowl Sales Boost" award. Sports Illustrated is citing sources that say Townshend and Daltrey have been asked to play the halftime show. If the deal gets done, what can we expect? A bunch of songs from the album Townshend and Daltrey are...
Beatles followup due in 2010, claims Roger Daltrey
Roger Daltrey, the lead singer in The Who, has revealed that his band will be the stars of the next edition of the plastic-controller music series Rock Band. The singer confirmed the move to the Republican in an interview.
Daltrey, when asked about Beatles: Rock Band, replied: "The game, yeah, yeah, they're going to be doing a Who one next year. There is one planned. (The...
Not so bored now, Roger?
Roger Daltrey has suggested that his band The Who is to get a Rock Band special edition next year.
Asked about The Beatles: Rock Band by Massachusetts paper The Republican (thanks, Joystiq), the old hellraiser said, "The game, yeah, yeah, they're going to be doing a Who one next year. There is one...
Filed under: Concerts and Tours, NewsAt New York's Nokia Theater Friday night, the Who lead singer Roger Daltrey was royally ticked off by a heckling fan for shouting over the personal storytelling interludes of his 'Use It Or Lose It' show.The 65-year-old rocker was enjoying the intimate setting of his solo outing, using the opportunity to share childhood working-class tales of toiling in a steel factory. But he was forced to stopped mid...
Get ready for the duo of your classic rock dreams because Eric Clapton is planning a 2010 tour with The Who star Roger Daltrey. Last week Clapton announced he was reuniting with fellow guitar great Jeff Beck to play rare sets in North America and London following their dual shows in Japan earlier this year.
Roger Daltrey Wraps 'use It Or Lose It' Solo Tour TonightCJBKRoger Daltrey will wrap up his Use It Or Lose It solo tour tonight (November 30th) in Clearwater, Florida at Ruth Eckerd Hall. Daltrey kicked off the trek ...and more »
Filed under: News, Book ClubThe Who's Roger Daltrey is finally considering writing an autobiography. Currently performing in the US on his "Use It or Lose It" solo tour, the legendary rock frontman spoke to The Rock Radio about a possible memoir. "I'm thinking about a biography now," Daltrey said. "It's probably time. Just the story of my life and the things I've done, y'know, it's kind of interesting."
Filed under: Concerts and Tours, NewsWhen the Who take the stage, it's deservedly an event. With a catalog 40 years in the making, frontman Roger Daltrey and guitarist Pete Townshend, the last two remaining original members of the band, have earned that right. On Saturday night at the Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles, Daltrey was at the helm of a more low-key event, taking to the stage as part of his 'Use It Or Lose It' solo tour with another...
On his first solo outing since 1985, Who singer Roger Daltrey has been performing everything from Who rarities ("Cache Cache," anyone?) to Johnny Cash songs. Catch Daltrey in concert at 8 p.m. Tuesday at House of Blues, East Fourth Street and Euclid Avenue, Cleveland.
Adam Lambert On The Defense, Julie Andrews Returns, Roger Daltrey's Solo TourDigital CityIt's been 30 years since Julie Andrews took the stage to share her vocal talents, but she's about to break her silence. May 8th, 2010 marks the day the ...and more »
Rocker ROGER DALTREY insisted on seeing new movie PIRATE RADIO before agreeing to allow director RICHARD CURTIS to use THE WHO's hits in the soundtrack - because he feared...
New page==The Who==
*Roger Daltrey+: Lead Singer
*Pete Townshend+: Guitarist
*John Entwistle+ (deceased): Bassist
*Keith Moon+ (deceased): Drummer
*Kenny Jones (no longer part of the group): Drummer after Keith Moon's death
*Replacement Bassist (there is no official member)after John Entwistle
*Zak Starkey: Drummer who replaced Kenny Jones
+= original member
===Total Drama series===
*Cody as Roger Daltrey
*Trent: Pete Townshend
*Ezekiel...
Behind gray hair: Roger Daltrey is pushing 70, but still warms up in bathrooms with the songs of Johnny Cash. Photos by Mark Osler.
Roger Daltrey, lead singer for the Who, made a stop at Denver’s Paramount Theatre on Tuesday as part of his “Use It or Lose It” tour. The rock legend performed for a [...]
Roger Daltrey isn't The Who's wordsmith, but his introduction to Saturday night's solo concert at the Horseshoe Southern Indiana's Showroom was spot on:
"There's enough misery out there," Daltrey said just after walking onstage to a standing ovation from the near-capacity crowd. "Let's have some fun."
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They call it classic rock for a reason. It’s music that never gets old, music that still resonates no matter how many times you hear it. Although the label gets slapped on a lot of music that’s aged but not classic, Roger Daltrey’s music is certainly classic.
ROGER DALTREY is set to open up about life in THE WHO in a new autobiography.The singer, who helped create the band in 1964, is hoping to secure a deal to spill all his...
If Roger Daltrey, lead singer of The Who, has his facts straight, we could all be windmilling and smashing plastic instruments in a Who-themed Rock Band. Daltrey told The Republican when The Beatles: Rock Band was brought up that "The game, yeah, yeah, they're going to be doing a Who one next year. There is one planned." Daltrey called music "our last true great freedom."As with Green Day, it could just be a Who pack for the existing games...
The Who's 65-year-old frontman flourishes as a solo act in the intimate confines of the historic downtown L.A. venue.
What's the difference between hearing Roger Daltrey perform the Who's music when he's fronting the legendary band versus hearing him play those same songs solo? With the Who, you get Daltrey's voice, one of the Olympian wonders of classic...
Rock legend ERIC CLAPTON is planning a 2010 tour with THE WHO star ROGER DALTREY.Last week (02Dec09) Clapton announced he was reuniting with fellow guitar great Jeff Beck...
BY GEORGE LANGAssistant Entertainment EditorAs soon as the video presentation showing four young English rockers in Mod gear started rolling, and president Scott Booker arrived on the Maker's stage in Bricktown brandishing a Union Jack Wednesday night, the rumors were confirmed: Roger Daltrey, the lead singer of The Who, was the guest lecturer for the evening at the University of Central Oklahoma's Academy of Contemporary Music.Read more on...
Rock stars are simultaneously the best and worse sources for early news about music games. They're the best because they often reveal details before anyone else -- that rock and roll spirit is alive and well in the aughts, people; rockers only marginally care about public relations release schedules and marketing plans. (Revealing information early about consumer products is rebellious! Way to stick it to The Man!) But rock groups are the...
Roger Daltrey has dubbed his current solo jaunt the "Use It or Lose It" tour, but his show Friday night at the Nokia demonstrated that sometimes you can use it and lose it as well.
"It never ceases to amaze me how four young prats with such diverse personalities came to be in the same band," says Roger Daltrey of his bandmates in The Who in Anyway Anyhow Anywhere by Andy Neill and Matt Kent. "To make matters worse, we were four ...
Roger Daltrey has dubbed his current solo jaunt the "Use It or Lose It" tour, but his show at the Nokia Theater on Friday demonstrated that sometimes you can use it and lose it as well.
Hannah Johnston Rock legend Roger Daltrey has a number of upcoming performances scheduled in the area. “For those who think this is a Who show . . . this is certainly not a Who show,” Roger Daltrey said after taking the stage at Montclair’s ...
When the Who is on - it's really on. Maybe it hasn't always been as consistently ferocious or tuneful a live act as it once was. Then again, are you good at every aspect of what you've been doing since 1964?
The plan for a new band-specific Rock Band game may have been spoiled by The Who lead singer Roger Daltrey, who stated in a new interview that the legendary group is getting the Harmonix treatment next year.
"They're going to be doing a Who one next year," said Daltrey to Masslive, in giving his thoughts on this year's The Beatles: Rock Band.
"There is one planned," he added. "[The idea] is fabulous."
While the default assumption is that...
As of today, Daltrey's spent more than 65 years on the planet -- a benchmark that's even more noteworthy given the fact that he famously sang "I hope I die before I get old" in the early Who classic "My Generation."... From Westword.
Who frontman Roger Daltrey has subtly hinted (OK, maybe not so subtly) that a version of Rock Band featuring The Who could be coming soon.
Daltrey was being interviewed by the MassLive website when he mentioned a Who version of Rock Band.
"The game, yeah, yeah, they're going to be doing a Who one next year. There is one planned. [The idea] is fabulous. Anything that gets non-musical people interested in music is wonderful," he said.
A...
Daltrey moots new Rock Band game 'next year'Chatting online about the success of The Beatles: Rock Band, The Who's Roger Daltrey has said that the veteran rock group could get their own dedicated music title in the same manner."The [Beatles] game, yeah, yeah, they're going to be doing a Who one next year. There is one planned. [The idea] is fabulous. Anything that gets non-musical people interested in music is wonderful. In my opinion, music...
The Who's once-and-future singer Roger Daltrey is 65. Last night at the House of Blues, when he sang "My Generation," he reworked it as a slow blues song, the...
The voice was rough, but the spirit was willing. Roger Daltrey'sUse It or Lose It solo tour is supposedly about keeping his voice in shape should The Who go out on the road next year.[...]
Roger Daltrey, The Who's 65-year-old frontman, is out touring solo and will be at The Horseshoe Casino in Elizabeth, Indiana this weekend. We're giving away two (2) pairs of tickets to the show. That's two winners that will each receive a pair of tickets.As usual, in order to be registered to win, leave your contact email in the comments section (click "Talk back to yo' mama" below). Two winners will be chosen at random.Show Details...Date...
ElectricPig.tv'The Who: Rock Band' Possibly Revealed By Roger DaltreyMTV.comThat isn't quite clear from the way he phrased his answer, but he definitely sees gaming as a place where he wants The Who's music to be. ...The Who: Rock Band next on deck?CNET NewsRoger Daltrey Says The Who is Coming to Rock BandEscapist MagazineRumor: Guess Who is Getting a New Rock Band GameKombo.comEL33TONLINE -1UP.com -Music Indistry News Networkall 25 news...
The Independent WeeklyRoger Daltrey survives without The Who, but plenty of music's biggest frontmen ...The Independent Weekly... a placeholder sure to invoke the ire of fans (as the Dead Kennedys did), or even go on TV to replace the singer, like INXS or Pussycat Dolls. ...and more »
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Tonight legendary English singer-songwriter, best known as the founder and lead singer of the Who, will be headlining the Orpheum Theatre in Downtown. Long Island-bred pop punk outfit Brand New are poised to make their long-awaited return to Los Angeles, performing twice at the...
That Roger Daltrey is calling his current solo outing the “Use It Or Lose It’’ tour - in reference to his voice - naturally invites concern over whether he’s lost it.
"Music is our last true great freedom," Daltrey says. "They can burn our books, they can burn our paintings, but they can't stop us singing and making music."
October 26, 2009 -- Roger Daltrey, lead singer of the rock band The Who, was recently the surprise master class guest at the Maker's Straight Up lounge, downstairs...
October 23, 2009 -- To rise above the roaring din of The Who for the last 45 years, Roger Daltrey has had to summon every bit of strength from a voice that seems...