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The Who Confirmed As Sunday Headliner At Glastonbury 2015
The Who has been confirmed as the Sunday night headliner for Glastonbury 2015 - the second time the group has played the prestigious closing spot in eight years. The band join rockers Foo Fighters and...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 May 2015
Pete Townshend Rules Out Unplugged Sessions
Dozens of big-name pop stars and bands have appeared on the iconic, stripped-down acoustic series since its launch in 1989, including the Eagles, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Sir Paul MCCartney, Eric Clapton, Adele,...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 29 April 2015
Eddie Vedder To Stand In For Roger Daltrey And The Who Charity Show
Pearl Jam star Vedder will take on vocal duties from Roger Daltrey for the supergroup's Celebrating The Who gig at the Rosemont Theatre in Illinois next month (May15), while Starkey will join fellow...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 14 April 2015
Roger Daltrey's Future Wife Almost Cost The Who First Record Deal
The late British music producer and manager, who also worked with Jimi Hendrix, asked young Heather, who became Daltrey's second wife in 1971, if she thought her future husband's band would make a...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 31 March 2015
Noel Gallagher Praised For Teenage Cancer Trust Support By Daltrey
Noel Gallagher was praised by Roger Daltrey for being such a ''loyal friend and loyal supporter'' of the Teenage Cancer Trust ahead of his concert on Saturday night (28.03.15).The Who frontman came on stage at...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 30 March 2015
Roger Daltrey: 'The Who Farewell Tour Could Go On And On'
The rocker and bandmate Pete Townshend have 54 shows booked for 2015 as they embark on what will be their final world trek, but he reveals there's no end in sight right now....
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 27 March 2015
Britney Spears Set For Super Bowl Show?
Britney Spears is being lined up to perform at the 2016 Super Bowl halftime show.The 'Toxic' hitmaker - who previously took to the stage at the prestigious sporting event alongside Aerosmith, 'NSYNC, Nelly and Mary...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 12 March 2015
Roger Daltrey Reunites Original Line-up For 15th Anniversary Charity Gigs
The Who rocker Roger Daltrey has reunited the original stars of his first ever Teenage Cancer Trust show to perform again for the 15th anniversary of the fundraising concert series.Noel Gallagher, Paul Weller and Stereophonics...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 27 January 2015
Joan Jett To Open For The Who's 50th Anniversary Tour
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts have signed up as the opening act for The Who when they embark on the next leg of their 50th anniversary tour in 2015.The My Generation hitmakers are set to...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 18 December 2014
Pete Townshend: 'I Didn't Enjoy Woodstock'
The Who star Pete Townshend hated performing at the Woodstock festival because the "drugged up hippies" in attendance didn't appreciate one of the band's finest shows.The guitarist has opened up about the experience of performing...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 05 November 2014
Roger Daltrey: World Needs More Than One Direction
Roger Daltrey says the world needs more than just One Direction for its musical needs.The Who singer - famous for hits like 'My Generation' and 'Won't Get Fooled Again' - has bemoaned the lack of...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 27 October 2014
The Who Are Releasing Their First New Song In Eight Years
It's been a long wait, but mod legends The Who are releasing their first new song in eight years. What took you so long fellas?!Daltrey and Townshend performing in The Netherlands last summerBBC reported on...
By Hannah Woodhead in Music / Festivals on 28 September 2014
Sex Pistols Turned Down Olympics Invite Over Keith Moon Blunder
The Sex Pistols turned down the chance to reunite at the Olympic Games opening ceremony in London in 2012 because the rockers were stunned by organisers' attempt to invite long-dead The Who drummer Keith Moon...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 27 July 2014
The Who To Make New Album
The Who plan to record a new album this summer.The 'My Generation' rockers - who haven't released new material since 2006 album 'Endless Wire' - already have three demos written and plan to do more...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 01 July 2014
Suggs: I'm Writing Songs For New Madness Album
Suggs has started writing songs for a new Madness album.The 53-year-old singer has revealed the band are heading into the studio this summer to start recording their 11th studio LP.Suggs has rediscovered his passion for...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 21 March 2014
Roger Daltrey Blames War Rationing For Height
The Who rocker Roger Daltrey is convinced he knows the reason for his small stature - he blames World War Ii food rationing for his stunted growth.The diminutive singer stands at just five feet five...
By World Entertainment News Network in Music / Festivals on 26 February 2014
The Who To Record New Album
The Who could soon reunite to release a new album. Frontman Roger Daltrey claims guitarist Pete Townshend has ''about 90 songs'' for a new record and he wants to stick to the band's iconic sound.Roger...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 30 January 2014
Eminem Demands $2 Million For Super Bowl Gig?
Eminem reportedly demanded $2 million to perform at the Super Bowl.The 'Monster' rapper - real name Marshall Bruce Mathers - is believed to have been asked to play a concert at the NFL Owners Party...
By Clive King in Music / Festivals on 21 December 2013
One Direction Trump The Rolling Stones In Ticket Battle
One Direction have beaten the Rolling Stones in the 2013 tour ticket battle. Ticket marketplace Viagogo has revealed 'The X Factor' boy band were the most searched-for act for gig tickets , despite competition from...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 11 December 2013
Roger Daltrey Still Suffering Gary Glitter Eye Injury
The Who star Roger Daltrey is still suffering the ill effects of an eye injury he sustained while performing with Gary Glitter almost 15 years ago.The veteran band was preparing a live rendition of its...
By World Entertainment News Network in Music / Festivals on 18 November 2013
The Who Announce Anniversary Tour, Set To Be Their Last
It’s the circle of life… and rock music. Some bands have put up new albums this year, while the Who have just announced their retirement. The English rockers, who began their career together (more or...
By Victoria Pavlova in Music / Festivals on 24 October 2013
The Who To Retire From Live Performances
Veteran rockers The Who are to retire from the stage after one last world tour to mark their 50th anniversary.Surviving members Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey, who formed the band in 1964, are planning a...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 24 October 2013
Stars Turn Out For Freddie Mercury Benefit Gala
The Who star Roger Daltrey and former Spice Girls singer Melanie Chisholm were among the famous faces who turned out to honour late Queen frontman Freddie Mercury at a charity gig marking his 67th birthday.The...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 06 September 2013
Eminem Headlines Second Day At Reading Festival
Eminem referenced his battle with drug addiction during his Reading Festival set last night (24.08.13).The iconic rapper was headlining the second day of the event and told fans he couldn't ''get f***ed up'' with them...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 25 August 2013
Nine Inch Nails' & David Lynch Get Creepy With 'Came Back Haunted' [Video]
Industrial rockers Nine Inch Nails have teamed up with prolific filmmaker David Lynch for their new music video for 'Came Back Haunted.' After going on hiatus in 2009, the band's return was announced by lead...
By Lauren James in Music / Festivals on 28 June 2013
Roger Daltrey: 'Nobody Can Compare To The Who'
Roger Daltrey doesn't think any band could compare to The Who during their heyday. The group's frontman is confident the British rockers had the best sound around in the 1970s and insists people only preferred...
By Clive King on 16 June 2013
Hendrix 'Copied' Townshend
Roger Daltrey claims Jimi Hendrix ''copied'' Pete Townshend's original guitar playing style. The Who frontman insists his fellow bandmate is one of the most unique guitar players ever seen, so much so that Hendrix -...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 June 2013
Roger Daltrey: Muse Are Like The Who
Roger Daltrey thinks Muse are a modern version of The Who. The 69-year-old singer - who fronts the 60s rockers - is a huge fan of the 'Supremacy' hitmakers, particularly when they perform live,...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 June 2013
Roger Daltrey Hints At The Who 50th Anniversary Shows
The Who frontman Roger Daltrey has teased fans by hinting the band is eyeing a 50th anniversary tour next year (14) following the success of The Rolling Stones' comeback gigs.The Pinball Wizard hitmakers formed in...
By WENN on 12 June 2013
Mick Jagger Predicts Rain During Rolling Stones UK Gigs
Sir Mick Jagger predicts it will rain when the Rolling Stones play in the UK this summer.The 'Brown Sugar' group are headlining Glastonbury festival at the end of June, followed by two shows of the...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 June 2013
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