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Following his revelation about his declining health, The Who’s lead singer Roger Daltrey expressed concerns about completing the current tour he is on with the band.
During an interview with The Times, Daltrey, 81, shared his worries about his health and hinted at the future of The Who after the tour ends.
“This will likely be our final tour,” Daltrey stated. “It’s physically demanding.”
In spite of this, Daltrey mentioned that his voice remains strong.
“While I can still sing in the same range and with the same intensity, I can’t guarantee it will last until October. There’s a part of me that’s anxious about making it through,” he added.
In 2015, Daltrey battled viral meningitis, which caused lasting effects on his health.
Roger Daltrey expressed concerns about completing his tour due to ongoing health issues. (Sergione Infuso/Corbis via Getty Images)
“The meningitis affected my internal thermostat, so I break into a sweat whenever I sing in temperatures over 75 degrees, leading to salt depletion in my body. The risk of falling seriously ill is present, and honestly, I am nervous about completing the tour,” Daltrey explained.
Earlier this year, Daltrey shared his struggles with hearing and vision loss, acknowledging the challenges that come with aging.
Earlier this year, Daltrey revealed his battle with deafness and blindness. (Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)
During a charity event in March, Daltrey candidly addressed the audience about his health struggles, stating, “The joys of aging include hearing loss. I now also have the pleasure of vision loss,” as reported by Sky News.
“Thankfully, I still have my voice, because then I’ll be a complete Tommy,” he joked, referring to The Who’s iconic album from 1969. “Deaf, dumb, and blind.”
In 2024, Daltrey stated that he is prepared for whatever comes his way. (Matthew Baker/Getty Images)
Reflecting on his life in an interview with The Times last year, Daltrey expressed contentment and readiness for the future.
“My dreams have been fulfilled, so I am prepared for anything. My family is well taken care of,” he said. “One must be realistic. Life is finite. People of my age are becoming obsolete. This old instrument has no strings left to change.”
