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The Who announced they will retire from touring after 60 years.
The legendary rock band has one final leg of shows in the United States scheduled for later this year.
The Song Is Over… The Who’s Final North American tour! Don’t miss out on early ticket access through The Wholigans Fan Club at https://t.co/BBeIXswsjD before May 12th 🎟️ pic.twitter.com/bYschePNw0
— The Who (@TheWho) May 8, 2025
Daily Mail reports:
The news comes just weeks after Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend made a shock U-turn to welcome drummer Zak Starkey back into the band, after he was sacked following a bitter fallout.
While announcing the band’s retirement, Pete, 79, made the shock confession: ‘Everyone needs to know the truth…. I can’t lie…. I am not crazy about touring.’
Meanwhile Roger, 81, who appeared via video link, said: ‘It will have to come to an end one day.’
The Who are set to play 16 shows in the US, and insiders have told The Mirror they hope the tour will be extended to include dates in Europe and the UK.
Roger went onto add: ‘Pete (Townshend) is still playing great guitar, the music’s still got the vitality that suits it, because it’s something about the way Pete’s music is written, the way it’s shaped, the sentiment behind it, it doesn’t seem to age like a lot of rock music does.’
‘Us out there performing for the last time is a thank you for fans.’
He went onto cast doubt over whether the tour could be extended to the UK, saying: ‘Let’s see if we survive this one.
The Who announce a farewell tour 🚨
Tickets go on sale May 15. pic.twitter.com/QK55naJLs4
— 🎸 Rock History 🎸 (@historyrock_) May 8, 2025
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‘The Song Is Over’ @TheWho announce their North American farewell tour 💜 pic.twitter.com/10ztOu6YY4
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From The Mirror:
Speaking at a press conference in London, he said: “I can’t do consecutive shows. At the end of the tour I might be able to do two back to back. I’ve been ordered by my throat specialist, (who would) say ‘You have to have a day off after every gig, and then after every three gigs you have to have two days off, because otherwise you will wreck your voice and you will not be able to sing’.”
Despite this, Roger admits he cannot wait to play across the States. He said: “Every musician’s dream in the early 60’s was to make it big in the US charts. For the Who, that dream came true in 1967 and our lives were changed forever. 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. Musical freedom!
“Rock gave us a feeling of generational rebellion. 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.”
Pete commented: “Well, all good things must come to an end. 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. I keep coming back.