Roger Daltrey Proclaims The Who ‘Were the First Heavy Metal Band’
Daltrey shares his reasons for thinking they were the first heavy metal band, including a nod from Deep Purple's Ian Paice backing his argument.
Roger Daltrey
The Story of Kit Lambert's Tragic End
It was Kit Lambert, who died on April 7, 1981 at 45 years old from a luckless accident, who first encouraged Pete Townshend to write his own songs in the early '60s.
Solo Careers That Flopped
The grass isn't always greener -- and these rockers learned that the hard way.
The Who's Final US Show
"To what we know as the Who, it's goodbye," Pete Townshend declared after the final song.
The Who’s Roger Daltrey Knighted by British King
Honors were also bestowed upon Steve Winwood, 10cc’s Graham Gouldman and Elaine Paige.
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The Who Rehire Drummer Zak Starkey, Townshend ‘Take[s] Responsibility for Some of the Confusion’
The decision reversal comes days after Starkey was reportedly fired for "overplaying."
Pete Townshend Wants a Who Reunion but Does Roger Daltrey?
One is ready to "throw s--- at the wall," while the other remains silent.
The Who’s Roger Daltrey Slates Intimate North American Shows
Several touring members from his main band will also take part.
Roger Daltrey on the Who: ‘That Part of My Life Is Over’
Singer says he's "happy" with how things stand right now.
Roger Daltrey Had to Beg Bands to Play His Cancer Charity Shows
Singer jokes that his knees are sore as he ends 24 years of staging events for sick kids.
The Unusual Hobbies of Rock Stars
Dungeons & Dragons, pumpkin growing, and knitting? So metal.
Why Roger Daltrey Must Retire ‘Even If It’s After This Tour’
The Who singer says his band's "music is very different from most rock."