Roger Daltrey, the voice behind some of rock’s most enduring anthems, has announced a UK solo tour set for 2025. The ‘Alive and Kicking…And Having Fun’ tour promises The Who frontman in an unusually intimate setting, with Daltrey performing acoustic and semi-acoustic versions of the band’s classics as well as highlights from his five-decade solo career. Each night, Daltrey will also open the floor to audience questions, sharing personal reflections and insights into a career that has helped shape modern rock, with tickets available here.
This special run of shows will see Daltrey backed by his renowned nine-piece band, featuring long-time Who collaborator Simon Townshend on guitar and vocals. Roger Daltrey has been performing with his current nine-piece band since 2018. This ensemble joined him for the release and promotion of his solo album As Long As I Have You. With the group, Daltrey has focused on bringing new textures and richer sounds on old material, compared to the rawer edge of his and The Who’s earlier career, including incorporating Katie Jacoby’s violin on arrangements.
Legendary rock singer Roger Daltrey will be hitting the road in 2025 on a special solo tour packed with classic The Who songs, solo hits and his now-famous Q&A sessions, in which he opens up to the fans who have been with him throughout the decades.
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Daltrey said in a press release via The Who’s website: “Here we go again! After touring the US with this band of phenomenal musicians, I can’t wait to get back on the road in the UK with these shows. It’s a joy to be on stage performing—up close and personal for the audience, chatting with them and playing familiar songs in an unfamiliar way.”
Daltrey’s solo career began in 1973 with his debut single, Giving It All Away, which reached number five on the UK charts. His most recent release As Long As I Have You was well reviewed and achieved a top-10 spot in the UK. Daltrey’s solo discography grew with albums like Ride a Rock Horse (1975) and One of the Boys (1977), which showcased the singer’s comfort in a range of genres. Under a Raging Moon (1985), his tribute to The Who’s late drummer Keith Moon, is one of his most celebrated solo works, featuring contributions from prominent drummers like Stewart Copeland and Carl Palmer. The album’s title track, along with “After the Fire,” written by Daltrey’s The Who bandmate Pete Townshend, became fan favourites.
Meanwhile, Pete Townshend has confirmed that The Who will “definitely” return in 2025, though the specifics remain undisclosed. In recent interviews, Townshend hinted that the band may depart from its recent orchestral tours to explore a rawer, smaller-band format. Reflecting on the future, Townshend expressed a desire to revisit an earlier sound and an earlier ethos, saying: “We’re eager to make a noise and make a mess and make mistakes.”
