Roger Daltrey has announced a 2025 solo tour of the U.K. called “Alive and Kicking… and Having Fun!” The intimate shows will feature Daltrey performing acoustic and semi-acoustic takes on songs from The Who as well as delve into his solo back catalog that dates back nearly 50 years, along with stories. It follows 2024’s U.S. run of a mostly acoustic set of “Who gems, rarities, solo nuggets and other surprises” with an intimate rock-based band and setting as well as answering questions from the audience. The nine-date run begins April 20. Tickets go on sale Nov. 15 here.
When he announced a similar tour in 2022, Daltrey said, “The truth is singers need to sing. Use it or lose it.” The powerhouse vocalist will turn 81 next March 1. Pete Townshend has indicated that he and Daltrey will perform as The Who at some point in 2025.
Watch Daltrey introduce “Won’t Get Fooled Again” before performing the warhorse with his band
The nine-piece band again consists of regular Who collaborator Simon Townshend (guitar/ vocals) alongside John Hogg (bass), Doug Boyle (guitar), Steve Weston (harmonica), Jody Linscott (percussion), Billy Nicholls (Backing vocals), Katie Jacoby (violin), Geraint Watkins (keyboard), and Scott Devours (drums).
Watch the always-entertaining “Guv’nor” perform a favorite from his 1973 debut solo album in 2023
Related: Our Album Rewind of Daltrey’s solo debut
Roger Daltrey 2025 UK Tour (Tickets will be available here)
Apr 20 – Brighton – Brighton Dome
Apr 21 – London – London Palladium
Apr 23 – Southend-on-Sea – Cliffs Pavilion
Apr 24 – Wolverhampton – Univ. of Wolverhampton at the Halls
Apr 26 – Dundee – Caird Hall
Apr 28 – Glasgow – SEC Armadillo
Apr 30 – Edinburgh – The Usher Hall
May 01 – Gateshead – The Glasshouse
May 04 – Manchester – The Bridgewater Hall
Related: Links to 100s of current classic rock tours
Many of Daltrey’s solo recordings are available here.
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Jump into a conversationThanks for sharing the Roger Daltrey tour.
Its unfortunate that dates for U.S. tour got nicked.
His autobiography is a trip, at what he has achieved over a 50 year span. It’s a
eye opener into the synergy of his bandmates! They were all characters.
Would love to see him tour in the states!
Thanks a Lot, Mr. Kibblewhite (there’s a name for a band!) is a scream. Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere is a good history of the band.