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Roger Daltrey Announced as Patron of Brighton Institute of Modern Music

Jeff Giles — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:51:52 +0000

He already had one of the most famous voices on the planet and a Commander's rank in the Order of the British Empire, and now Who vocalist Roger Daltrey can add "first-ever patron of the Brighton Institute of Modern Music" to his list of distinguished achievements.

The Who's Roger Daltrey Selling 1976 Tour T-Shirt for Teenage Cancer Trust Charity

Chad Childers — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:40:18 +0000

How much would you give for a piece of rock and roll history? The Who‘s Roger Daltrey wants to know, as he’s attempting to continue his support of the Teenage Cancer Trust charity by putting up his 1976 green tour t-shirt on the block.

The Who's Roger Daltrey Salutes Olympian Bradley Wiggins

Dave Lifton — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 18:40:13 +0000

Over the last month, cyclist Bradley Wiggins has become a hero in his native Great Britain. In July, he became the first Briton to ever win the Tour de France and won his fourth career Olympic gold medal, and seventh overall, to become his country’s all-time most successful olympian. In addition to his victories, his [...]

The Who's Roger Daltrey Confirms Keith Moon's Invitation To The Olympics

Dave Lifton — Mon, 07 May 2012 18:29:47 +0000

One of the most bizarre stories to pass our way in recent history was confirmed on Thursday. Appearing on the “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” late night talk show, Who singer Roger Daltrey said that yes, the organizers of the 2012 London Olympics did, in fact, try to get drummer Keith Moon to appear at the Opening Ceremony. Moon died in 1978.

Ronnie Wood and Roger Daltrey Join Paul McCartney Onstage for 'Get Back'

Dave Lifton — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:19:32 +0000

During his concert at the Royal Albert Hall on Thursday (March 29), Paul McCartney got by with a little help from his friends (officially the 1,587,204th time someone has referenced that song in an article about a guest appearance at a concert by a Beatle). Ronnie Wood, Roger Daltrey and Paul Weller sat in with McCartney’s band for a performance of the Beatles 1969 hit,’Get Back.’

Steven Tyler and Roger Daltrey Funding Development of Vocal Cord Repair Gel

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:25:44 +0000

Scientists working at Boston’s Massachusetts Institute of Technology, with the funding help of hometown hero and Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler, are working on a special, almost magical gel that replicates the activity of a human vocal cord. It will be able to help the damaged voices of singers and, more importantly, cancer patients! The Who vocalist Roger Daltrey is also partly funding the endeavor.