While I love the Who, and saw them several times , they should've retired years ago Roger Daltrey just dosen't have the voice anymore. Some songs he can't sing.
All good things must come to an end,” says Pete Townshend. “This tour will be about fond memories, love, and laughter”.
As predicted, the Who have announced dates for The Song Is Over North American Farewell Tour, which they’re billing as their last runs through the United States and Canada before calling it quits. It kicks off Aug. 16 at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida, and wraps up Sept. 28 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Ticket sales will begin Tuesday.
“Well, all good things must come to an end,” Pete Townshend said in a statement. “It is a poignant time. 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 and I still carry the banner for the late Keith Moon and John Entwistle and of course, all of our longtime Who fans.
“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,” he added. “I keep coming back. Every time I do, I meet new fans and feel new energy. Roger and I are 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 tour will be about fond memories, love and laughter. Make sure you join in.”
No other legs of the tour have been announced, but it will likely head overseas at some point. For now, the focus is on North America. “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,” Roger Daltrey said in a statement. “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. Thanks for being there for us and look forward to seeing you one last time.”
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All good things must come to an end,” says Pete Townshend. “This tour will be about fond memories, love, and laughter”.
As predicted, the Who have announced dates for The Song Is Over North American Farewell Tour, which they’re billing as their last runs through the United States and Canada before calling it quits. It kicks off Aug. 16 at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida, and wraps up Sept. 28 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Ticket sales will begin Tuesday.
“Well, all good things must come to an end,” Pete Townshend said in a statement. “It is a poignant time. 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 and I still carry the banner for the late Keith Moon and John Entwistle and of course, all of our longtime Who fans.
“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,” he added. “I keep coming back. Every time I do, I meet new fans and feel new energy. Roger and I are 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 tour will be about fond memories, love and laughter. Make sure you join in.”
No other legs of the tour have been announced, but it will likely head overseas at some point. For now, the focus is on North America. “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,” Roger Daltrey said in a statement. “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. Thanks for being there for us and look forward to seeing you one last time.”
The Who Announce The Song Is Over North American Farewell Tour
Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey are revving up the Who one last time for a tour they're naming after their 1971 deep cut "The Song Is Over."
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