The Who have postponed all the dates on the US leg of their 50th anniversary tour, after Roger Daltrey was diagnosed with viral Meningitis. The veteran British rock band had already postponed four dates due to singer Daltrey's "mystery virus". A statement on their website said, "After extensive tests the seriousness of his condition became apparent," adding doctors had "prescribed rest". The band apologised to fans and said Daltrey was "on the mend".
Image: Glastonbury 2015 by Nick Cordes
The Who will quit touring after a final farewell tour in 2015. To mark their 50th anniversary, the band will embark on one final tour before calling it a day, says guitarist Pete Townshend. Speaking to the Evening Standard at a screening for their documentary Sensation, he revealed the band's intention is to visit parts of the world the Who have rarely played in before.
AEG Live's merchandising firm
BandMerch has announced a long-term worldwide deal with The Who, to coincide with
the forthcoming AEG-promoted Quadrophenia
tour this autumn, ahead of the 40th anniversary of the band's iconic rock opera
next year. The Who previously had a merchandise partnership with the Live
Nation group.
