Roger Daltrey

Roger Daltrey
CBE
Daltrey performing in 2016
Daltrey performing in 2016
Background information
Birth nameRoger Harry Daltrey
Born (1944-03-01) 1 March 1944 (age 80)
East Acton, London, England
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • musician
  • songwriter
  • actor
  • film producer
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • harmonica
Years active1959–present
Labels
Member ofThe Who
Spouses
Jaquelin Rickman
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(m. 1964⁠–⁠1968)​
Heather Taylor
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(m. 1971)​
Websitethewho.com

Roger Harry Daltrey CBE (born 1 March 1944) is an English singer, musician and actor. He is the co-founder and lead singer of the rock band the Who.[1][2]

Daltrey's hit songs with the Who include "My Generation", "Pinball Wizard", "Won't Get Fooled Again", "Baba O'Riley" and "You Better You Bet". He began a solo career in 1973 while still a member of the Who, and has released ten solo studio albums, five compilation albums and one live album. His solo hits include "Giving It All Away", "Walking the Dog", "Written on the Wind", "Free Me", "Without Your Love" and "Under a Raging Moon".

The Who are considered one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century and have sold over 100 million records worldwide. As a member of the band, Daltrey received a Lifetime achievement award from the British Phonographic Industry in 1988,[3] and from the Grammy Foundation in 2001.[4] He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990, and the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2005.[5][6][7] He and Pete Townshend received Kennedy Center Honors in 2008, and The George and Ira Gershwin Award for Lifetime Musical Achievement at UCLA on 21 May 2016.[8]

He was ranked number 61 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 greatest singers of all time in 2008;[9] Planet Rock listeners voted him rock's fifth-greatest voice in 2009.[10] Daltrey has also been an actor and film producer, with roles in films, theatre, and television.

  1. ^ Susan, King (21 May 2010). "Pete Townshend discusses filming 'Tommy'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 21 May 2010.
  2. ^ Franklin, Gregory (13 October 2009). "Last Night: Still Singing The Young Man Blues: Roger Daltrey (+Eddie Vedder) @ Showbox Sodo". Seattle Weekly. Archived from the original on 16 December 2009. Retrieved 29 April 2010.
  3. ^ "BRIT Awards". Everyhit.com. Retrieved 24 November 2010.
  4. ^ "Grammy Lifetime Achievement Awards". National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. 8 February 2009. Archived from the original on 26 August 2010. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
  5. ^ Montgomery, James (3 April 2007). "Always Second Place? David Bowie, Public Enemy, Kiss Never Topped Charts". MTV. Archived from the original on 29 June 2011. Retrieved 3 November 2012.
  6. ^ "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame". Rockhall.com. Retrieved 24 November 2010.
  7. ^ "UK Music Hall of Fame". Everyhit.com. 11 November 2004. Retrieved 24 November 2010.
  8. ^ Lindsay Weinberg, The Who to receive lifetime achievement award at Spring Sing 2016, Daily Bruin, 10 May 2016
  9. ^ "100 Greatest Singers of All Time". Rolling Stone. 3 December 2010. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
  10. ^ Leonard, Michael (4 January 2009). "Robert Plant voted rock's greatest voice". MusicRadar. Retrieved 16 June 2019.