The Who have revealed that their upcoming North American tour will likely be their final. At a press convention in the present day (Could 8) at London’s Iconic Gallery, Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend introduced particulars of The Music Is Over: The North American Farewell Tour, which kicks off in Florida on August 16, ending in Las Vegas on September 28.
“Effectively, all good issues should come to an finish,” mentioned Pete Townshend. “It’s a poignant time. For me, taking part in to American audiences and people in Canada has at all times been unimaginable… Roger and I are in place, regardless of our age, wanting to throw our weight behind this fond farewell to all our devoted followers, and hopefully to new ones who would possibly bounce in to see what they’ve been lacking for the final 57 years. This tour will likely be about fond reminiscences, love and laughter.”
“To me, America has at all times been nice,” added Roger Daltrey. “The cultural variations had a big impact on me, this was the land of the attainable. It’s not straightforward to finish the massive a part of my life that touring with The Who has been. Thanks for being there for us and sit up for seeing you one final time.”
Requested about the potential of an identical farewell tour within the UK, Daltrey merely mentioned: “Let’s see if we survive this one…”
Peruse the North American tourdates under:
Aug 16 – Dawn, FL – Amerant Financial institution Area
Aug 19 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Heart
Aug 21 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Heart
Aug 23 – Atlantic Metropolis, NJ – Jim Whelan Boardwalk Corridor
Aug 26 – Boston, MA – Fenway Park
Aug 28 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Seaside Theater
Aug 30 – New York, NY – Madison Sq. Backyard
Sep 2 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
Sep 4 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
Sep 7 – Chicago, IL – United Heart
Sep 17 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl
Sep 19 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl
Sep 21 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
Sep 23 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Area|
Sep 25 – Seattle, WA – Local weather Pledge Area
Sep 28 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Backyard Area
Tickets go on common sale on Friday, Could 16 at 10am native time from right here. There’s a pre-sale for Citi cardmembers and Whooligan Fan Membership members.
Learn extra from The Who’s press convention within the subsequent concern of Uncut.