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The Who's farewell tour faced a setback when their Philadelphia concert was postponed due to illness, with band members citing health issues and the grueling nature of touring as reasons for ending their six-decade career.
Roger Daltrey of The Who responded to Zak Starkey's public remarks about his firing from the band, calling Starkey’s comments a 'character assassination' and describing the incident at the Royal Albert Hall as a misunderstanding caused by sound issues and miscommunication. Daltrey emphasized his and Pete Townshend's roles as the core of the band, criticizing Starkey's reaction as upsetting.
Roger Daltrey defends his actions during a Royal Albert Hall incident involving Zak Starkey, claiming he was warning Starkey about loudness issues and denying any wrongdoing, despite being accused of character assassination amid the band's internal conflicts.
Zak Starkey discusses his firing from The Who, revealing Roger Daltrey's strange call suggesting he might be rehired, and clarifies he didn't make a mistake during a recent performance. Despite the controversy, Starkey remains open to rejoining the band, and shares his father's critical opinion of Daltrey's band leadership.
Zak Starkey recounts his tumultuous experience with The Who, claiming he was unfairly blamed for onstage errors during a performance, leading to his firing and brief rehiring before ultimately leaving the band again. He criticizes the band's unpredictable and aggressive nature and mentions that Daltrey has suggested a possible return, though Starkey remains cautious.
Roger Daltrey, the frontman of The Who, has stated that he is unsure if the band will ever tour America again due to the difficulties of touring during COVID-19. He also mentioned that the only tour they could do would be an orchestrated 'Quadrophenia' to round out the catalog, but it would be a tall order to sing that piece of music as he will be 80 next year. Additionally, Daltrey ruled out the possibility of a new studio album from The Who, stating that there isn't much interest in new music these days.
The Who's frontman, Roger Daltrey, has stated that the band's return to the United States is "very doubtful" due to the high costs and financial risks associated with touring. Daltrey cited the expenses of rehearsals, staging, crew, buses, and hotels, which can amount to $600,000 to a million before the band even starts earning back the money. Additionally, the risk of COVID-19 further complicates the situation. The band is currently booked for a European tour and playing better than ever.
The Who frontman Roger Daltrey has stated that the band's return to the United States is "very doubtful" due to the high costs and financial risk involved in touring. Daltrey cited the expenses of rehearsals, staging, crew, buses, and hotels, which can amount to $600,000 to a million in the hole before earning it back. Additionally, the risk of COVID-19 further complicates the situation. The band is currently booked for a European tour through the summer.