Kirk came prepared for his meeting, getting Daltrey to sign a well-worn copy of “Who’s Next,” regarded as the band’s signature album.Īs he made his way around an outdoor, rooftop garden, Daltrey was approached by another dad who wanted to show his appreciation for the singer’s charitable work.

The 40-year-old’s daughter, Sawyer, has been fighting leukemia for months and Daltrey’s face lit up when he saw the 1½-year-old being carried toward him. He had a warm word, hug or handshake for each of them and was happy to pose for photos.įor Adam Kirk, Daltrey’s visit was a chance to meet a rock hero. It’s an easy way for me to say, ‘Thank you.’”ĭuring his visit, Daltrey, whose iconic voice helped make Who songs such as “My Generation,” “Behind Blue Eyes” and “Won’t Get Fooled Again” anthems for generations of fans, spent time with young cancer patients who have benefited from their time in facilities like the one at Rainbow Babies Hospital.ĭaltrey quickly connected with several of the teens, who eagerly shared stories of being diagnosed and lengthy hospital stays. The music business is built mostly with this age group. “I was in the Who when I was 18 years old and without the support of this age group - adolescents and young adults - our business wouldn’t be there. “The light went on in my head with this one,” said Daltrey, who first got involved with the Teenage Cancer Trust in 1989. After consulting with doctors researching treatments and recovery, Daltrey understood the need for teens to have a place of their own, where they could recover in surroundings more suited to their interests and maturity level. “Not nearly enough has been done for them.”įor years, teenage cancer patients were hospitalized on pediatric floors or placed with older patients. “Teenagers for so long have been overlooked,” said the 73-year-old, still on the road with longtime bandmate Pete Townshend. The Who’s front man toured the Angie Fowler Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer Institute, which was founded in 2012 to better serve young patients while they undergo cancer treatments and following their release. The Hall of Fame rocker, who has been an advocate for teen cancer patients for nearly three decades, visited with children, young adults and their families at Rainbow Babies Hospital on Monday. But even after 50 years of touring he hasn’t lost his teenage spirit. The Who’s setlist on June 18th, 1967 at the Monterey County Fairgrounds was: “Substitute,” “Summertime Blues,” “Pictures Of Lily,” “A Quick One (While He’s Away),” “Happy Jack,” and “My Generation.CLEVELAND: Roger Daltrey’s voice may not soar as it once did.The set, which was not issued by the band, but by the Monterey International Pop Festival Foundation label, which has also been behind issuing Otis Redding‘s groundbreaking set from the festival.

Recently released as a special Record Store Day release is The Who – A Quick Live One.Pete (Townshend) and I both have to wear hearing aids and it’s no fun taking them out without them, life’s a mumble.”Īlthough he possesses what many feel is the quintessential rock voice - Daltrey said he’s not a fan of his own singing, and listed off whom he listens to: “I love voices like Joan Armatrading, Smokey Robinson, Howlin’ Wolf, Robert Plant, Paul Weller, and Van Morrison - his voice is the same as it always was.” I couldn’t.”ĭaltrey, who’s dealt with hearing issues for decades, offered up some advice to kids walking around with earbuds blasting music into their heads, saying, “Young people should stop listening to such loud music. There’s no point in wishing that I could have. I wouldn’t have been a good father when I was on the road. The Who frontman, who’s now a proud father of eight, told The Times, “When three daughters arrived on my doorstep, I accepted them and I love them very much. Roger Daltrey considers it a blessing that three of his illegitimate daughters came forward in the 1990’s.

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