The Who has launched their final tour, marking the end of an illustrious six-decade career.
Frontman Roger Daltrey revealed to The Times that this will be the last time fans can see the iconic band on tour.
The tour, dubbed “The Song Is Over North America Farewell Tour,” includes a highly anticipated stop at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts, on Tuesday, August 26.
Fans eager to attend the show can secure their tickets via services like Ticketmaster, StubHub, VividSeats, and SeatGeek.
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As of August 12, ticket prices are accessible, starting with the cheapest options at $56 on StubHub, $52 on VividSeats, and $57 on SeatGeek.
Daltrey, who has faced health challenges including viral meningitis, expressed concern about the tour’s demands on his body.
He admitted, “It’s done a lot of damage… I’m wringing with sweat, which drains my body salts.
The potential to get really ill is there, and I have to be honest, I’m nervous about making it to the end of the tour.”
Furthermore, Daltrey disclosed that he is experiencing vision and hearing loss due to macular degeneration.
The Who, universally acclaimed as one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century, holds a legacy enriched by their groundbreaking performances.
Known for legendary shows at events like Monterey and Woodstock, the band has crafted a reputation as one of the great live rock acts.
The Who is also credited with pioneering the concept of the “rock opera,” merging rock music with narratives through collections of songs.
Throughout their career, The Who has released 12 studio albums and has seen over two dozen singles chart on the Billboard Hot 100, including their notable track “I Can See for Miles,” which reached No. 9 in 1967.
In recognition of their impact, the band was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1990, and the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2005.
In 2006, they were honored with the inaugural Freddie Mercury Lifetime Achievement in Live Music Award.
The remaining tour schedule includes several major U.S. cities, offering fans one last chance to experience The Who live.
The tour kicks off in Sunrise, Florida, on August 16, with performances in cities such as Newark, Philadelphia, Atlantic City, Boston, Wantagh, and New York City lined up in the following days.
The band will also be making stops in Toronto, Chicago, Los Angeles, Mountain View, Vancouver, Seattle, and Las Vegas as they traverse North America.
The full schedule is as follows:
– **Aug. 16** — Sunrise, Florida at Amerant Bank Arena
– **Aug. 19** — Newark, New Jersey at Prudential Center
– **Aug. 21** — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Wells Fargo Center
– **Aug. 23** — Atlantic City, New Jersey at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall
– **Aug. 26** — Boston, Massachusetts at Fenway Park
– **Aug. 28** — Wantagh, New York at Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
– **Aug. 30** — New York City, New York at Madison Square Garden
– **Sept. 2** — Toronto, Ontario, Canada at Budweiser Stage
– **Sept. 4** — Toronto, Ontario, Canada at Budweiser Stage
– **Sept. 7** — Chicago, Illinois at United Center
– **Sept. 17** — Los Angeles, California at Hollywood Bowl
– **Sept. 19** — Los Angeles, California at Hollywood Bowl
– **Sept. 21** — Mountain View, California at Shoreline Amphitheatre
– **Sept. 23** — Vancouver, British Columbia at Rogers Arena
– **Sept. 25** — Seattle, Washington at Climate Pledge Arena
– **Sept. 28** — Las Vegas, Nevada at MGM Grand Garden Arena
The Who’s farewell tour is poised to be an emotional and memorable conclusion for fans and band alike, encapsulating the enduring legacy of a true rock powerhouse.
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