Roger Daltry’s Blindness Revelation
Roger Daltry recently shared with a live audience that he had been informed he would “go blind.”
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During the first of two shows at the Royal Albert Hall on March 27, the frontman expressed his concerns regarding his health.
“The problem with this work is that you become deaf,” he said from the stage. “And now they told me that I am blind.”
Referencing the titular character of the 1969 Rock Opera, he added: “Thank God, I still got my voice. If I lose it, I will go full Tommy.”
Daltry’s Legacy and Future Plans
WHO delivered a memorable show filled with hits in London, with another concert scheduled for Sunday evening (March 30). Daltry established the Teenage Cancer Trust concerts in 2000, but last year he announced that he would step down as curator, passing the responsibility to Robert Smith from The Cure.
Having recently turned 81, Daltry mentioned in an interview with Time that he has to “be realistic” about his age, stating he is “at the exit.”
“The average life expectancy is 83 years, and with some luck, I will reach that, but we need someone else to take the reins,” he expressed regarding his decision to step back from this role.
“I’m not leaving TCT – I’ve been a patron since I first met the charity founders, Dr. Adrian and Mirny White, over 30 years ago – and I will continue to support, but I’ll work behind the scenes, communicating with the government and community groups.”
In a previous interview, Daltry also discussed the future of the band, mentioning he felt “happy” that “this part of my life has ended,” while indicating that any decisions about their future should involve Pete Townshend.
Townshend suggested to NME that he is “almost sure” more shows will happen in the future. “I can’t see the point of making it the last (set of shows) unless that helps sell a few tickets,” he remarked.
“When we began the last U.S. tour a year ago, some venues weren’t filled. A straightforward way to sell tickets is to say: ‘We’re not coming back’ or ‘This might be the last set of shows.’ What I’d prefer is for the band to adapt to the audience that wants to see us and not just say what’s necessary to fill the arena, especially when I am no longer capable of performing.”
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