Music stars slam UK’s ‘shameful’ failure on EU touring rules
January 20, 2021 GMTLONDON (AP) — Dozens of U.K. music stars including Elton John, Ed Sheeran and conductor Simon Rattle say musicians have been “shamefully failed” by the British government, which has left them facing post-Brexit restrictions on touring in the European Union...
The Who concert memorial fundraiser plays on, virtually
December 10, 2020 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — For years, alumni of a Cincinnati-area high school have gathered to raise scholarship money in memory of three classmates killed in a crush of people at a 1979 concert by The Who...
Review: Townshend, Daltrey return to The Who’s rocking ways
December 10, 2019 GMTThe Who, “WHO” (Interscope)
While frequently joining forces for tours and other projects, Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey have released just two studio albums as The Who since 1982, with 2006’s “Endless Wire” their last such work until now...
The Who plans 1st Cincinnati area concert since ’79 tragedy
December 4, 2019 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — The rock band The Who announced Tuesday night it will play its first Cincinnati area concert since 11 fans died 40 years ago in a pre-show stampede...
Correction: Music-The Who story
September 27, 2019 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — In a story Sept. 26 about the postponement of concerts by The Who, The Associated Press misspelled Pete Townshend's surname...
Pete Townshend saved Roger Daltrey’s new album
March 22, 2018 GMTRoger Daltrey's new solo album was saved by Pete Townshend.
The 74-year-old singer has teamed up with Pete, 72, on his new solo album 'As Long As I Have You', and has admitted to harbouring doubts about the project before his Who bandmate convinced him to press ahead with the record.