Profession: Singer and Founder of the Rock Band "The Who"
Biography: Roger Daltrey is an English singer, best known as co-founder and lead singer of The Who. The band have had a number of hit songs, including: "My Generation," "Won't Get Fooled Again," and "You Better You Bet."
Outside of The Who, Daltrey has also had a prolific solo career. He has released ten studio albums, also with a number of hits: "Giving It All Away," "Without Your Love," "Under a Raging Moon," etc.
Born: March 1, 1944
Birthplace: East Acton, London, England
Age: 80 years old
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Pisces
Career Highlights
- 1969-05-16 The Who's Pete Townsend and Roger Daltrey charged with assault
- 1975-03-26 Ken Russell's film "Tommy", based on the rock opera by The Who, premieres in London; Roger Daltrey and Ann-Margret star, Tina Turner and Elton John are featured
- 1975-10-10 Ken Russell's surreal biographical musical comedy film "Lisztomania", starring Roger Daltrey as 19th-century Hungarian composer Franz Liszt, and soundtrack arranged by progressive rock keyboardist Rick Wakeman, premieres
- 2008-07-18 Billy Joel performs last of two concerts dubbed "The Last Play at Shea"; the final concert event before demolition of the 1964 baseball stadium in Flushing Meadows, Queens, NYC; featured guests include Roger Daltrey, Tony Bennett, Garth Brooks, and Paul McCartney
Personal Life
- 1971-07-19 "The Who" lead singer Roger Daltrey (27) weds British model Heather Taylor (24)
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