Roger Daltrey (b. 1944)

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Biography

Sir Roger Harry Daltrey is an English singer, musician and actor. He is the co-founder and lead vocalist of the rock band the Who, known for his powerful voice and charismatic stage presence. His stage persona earned him a position as one of the "gods of rock and roll".

Timeline

The story of Roger Daltrey, told in moments.

1944 Birth

Born at Hammersmith Hospital in London during a German bombing raid. Eldest of three children. His father was an insurance clerk called up to fight in WWII.

What was being born during a German bombing raid like for your family? Did your father's wartime service shape your toughness? Was Hammersmith a rough place to grow up?

1964 Event

Co-founded The Who with Pete Townshend, John Entwistle, and Keith Moon. Daltrey was the tough kid of the group. He'd already been expelled from school for smoking and ran a sheet metal business before the band took off.

How did being expelled from school prepare you for rock? Did running a sheet metal business feel like a detour or training? Was being the tough kid of the Who a role or your nature?

1969 Event

Performed Tommy at Woodstock. His bare-chested, fringed-jacket appearance during "See Me, Feel Me" at sunrise became one of rock's most photographed moments.

What was it like performing Tommy at Woodstock at sunrise? Did that fringed-jacket moment feel iconic in the moment? Was Woodstock chaos or transcendence?

1975 Life

Released his most successful solo single, "Giving It All Away," while still fronting The Who. Began acting in films, starting with Tommy and the title role in Lisztomania for Ken Russell.

Was 'Giving It All Away' ironic for someone still in the Who? How did acting compare to performing live? Did solo success create tension with the band?

2025 Event

Appointed Knight Bachelor in the Birthday Honours for services to charity and music. Spent decades raising money for the Teenage Cancer Trust, organizing annual concerts at the Royal Albert Hall.

Does a knighthood for charity work mean more than music awards? What drives your Teenage Cancer Trust commitment? Is the Royal Albert Hall your second home?

Artifacts (14)

The Who: The Official History

Featuring personal, never-before-published photographs, fan memorabilia and anecdotes, captions from Pete, newly discovered gems from The Who archive, an introduction by legendary Who manager Bill...

2015

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Thanks a Lot Mr Kibblewhite: My Story

The frontman of one of the greatest bands of all time tells the story of his rise from nothing to rock 'n' roll megastar, and his wild journey as the voice of The Who. “It’s taken me three years to...

2018

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Mijn verhaal: Veel dank, meneer Kibblewhite

StrongDe frontman van The Who vertelt hoe hij vanuit het niets opklom tot rock-’n-rollmegaster/strong Roger Daltrey is de stem van The Who, een van de grootste bands aller tijden. Hij werd in maart...

2018

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Be Lucky

This is the story of My Generation, of smashed guitars, exploding drums, cars in swimming pools, fights, arrests and redecorated hotel rooms. But it is also the story of how that post-war generation...

2018

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My generation

THE WHO RACONTÉ DE L’INTÉRIEUR PAR SON LEADER Né durant le bombardement de Londres en 1944, Roger Daltrey a réuni le groupe qui deviendrait The Who en 1961. Matériel cassé, bagarres internes, facéties...

2019

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My Generation: Die Autobiografie

Sex and Fun and Rock'n'Roll Zertrümmerte Instrumente waren lange ihr Markenzeichen: The Who haben aber nicht nur damit Rockgeschichte geschrieben. Gründer und bis heute zentrale Figur der englischen...

2019

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Valeu, professor Kibblewhite: A biografia do vocalista do The Who

A incrível trajetória de Roger Daltrey, vocalista do The Who, banda que marcou a história do rock! Aos 15 anos Roger Daltrey ouviu de seu professor, o Sr. Kibblewhite, que ele não seria nada na vida....

2021

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Mi Historia: Memorias Del Fundador de the Who

Roger Daltrey --cantante, tunante y fundador del cuarteto The Who-- es la voz de una generación, la primera en rebelarse contra las sombrías miserias y privaciones de la Segunda Guerra Mundial... para...

2021

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Cartas para Dionne Warwick e Roger Daltrey e will.i.am mais jovens

ESTE É UM EPISÓDIO DA OBRA "CARTA PARA O MEU JOVEM EU", DE JANE GRAHAM, QUE APRESENTAM CARTAS PARA DIONNE WARWICK E ROGER DALTREY E WILL.I.AM MAIS JOVENS. SE QUISER LER TODAS AS CARTAS LEIA A OBRA...

2023

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Roger Daltrey: Thanks a lot Mr Kibblewhite, The Sunday Times Bestseller: My Story

'Before the sixties, you were a child and then you were a man. You went to school and then you went to work. That changed. Our generation changed it.' Roger Daltrey is the voice of a generation, and...

2018

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McVicar

1980

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Can't Wait to See the Movie

1987

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The Who Live in Boston

2004

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My Generation: Die Autobiografie

2019

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