The Who’s Roger Daltrey Says He’s “Nervous About Making It To The End Of This Tour”

Roger Daltrey of The Who has concerns about the band’s farewell tour due to his various health issues. In an interview with The Times, the 81-year-old icon opened up about his struggles, including hearing loss, complications from contracting meningitis 9 years ago, and incurable macular degeneration affecting his sight. He acknowledged his “potential to get really ill” and admitted he is “nervous about making it to the end of the tour.” Daltrey says the meningitis has disrupted his internal thermometer, causing him to sweat profusely when singing in warm climates. Regarding his hearing loss, Daltrey believes it likely originated from his time working at a sheet metal factory at the age of 16, prior to joining The Who. He also can’t use Autocue onstage for help with lyrics due to his bad eyesight. Despite these challenges, Daltrey is determined to “give the songs the same amount of passion” as he did in his younger days. (COS)