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Roger Daltrey Reveals Deafness and Blindness as The Who Reflects on Aging

During a charity concert in London, Daltrey and bandmate Pete Townshend shared personal health updates and discussed their enduring legacy after six decades of music.

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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Michal Augustini/Shutterstock (14006711m) Roger Daltrey The Who in concert at The O2, Greenwich, London, UK - 12 Jul 2023
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Overview

  • Roger Daltrey, 81, announced he is going deaf and blind during a Teenage Cancer Trust performance at Royal Albert Hall, while emphasizing he still retains his powerful voice.
  • Pete Townshend, 79, revealed he recently underwent knee replacement surgery, joking about auctioning off his old knee to the audience.
  • Both musicians reflected on the physical toll of aging, with Daltrey expressing acceptance of mortality and Townshend acknowledging the challenges of continuing to perform.
  • The Who, formed in 1964, remains active, with Daltrey planning solo shows and the band scheduled for performances in Italy later this year.
  • The Teenage Cancer Trust concerts, co-founded by Daltrey in 2000, have raised over £32 million to support young cancer patients in the UK.