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.
1971-07-19 "The Who" lead singer Roger Daltrey (27) weds British model Heather Taylor (24)
Historical Events
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
2008-07-18Billy 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