Roger Daltrey
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- Born
- 1944-03-01
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Acting · Hammersmith, London, England, UK
Roger Harry Daltrey, CBE (born 1 March 1944), is an English singer-songwriter and actor, best known as the founder and lead singer of English rock band The Who. He has maintained a musical career as a solo artist and has also worked in the film industry, acting in a large number of films, theatre and television roles and also producing films.
Known for
- The Who: Quadrophenia Super Deluxe Edition2026
- Eddie Cochran: Don't Forget Me — Self2026
- 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony — Self2024
- The Who With Orchestra Live At Wembley2023
- The Who: Who's Next - Life House Super Deluxe Edition2023
- Freddie Mercury: The Final Act — Self2022
- The Who: One Band's Explosive Story — Self - The Who Member2022
- The Who Hits 50! Live2022
- The Misinvestigations of Romesh Ranganathan2022
- Best of the 60s: The Story of Ready, Steady, Go! — Self (archive footage)2021
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Roger Harry Daltrey, CBE (born in Hammersmith, London, England on 1 March 1944) is a popular music artist, best known as the founder and lead singer of the English rock band, The Who. He has enjoyed a less successful solo music career, and has acted in a large number of film, theatre and television roles. Daltrey and his second wife, former model Heather Taylor, have two daughters, Rosie and Willow, and a son, Jamie. They have four grandchildren, Lily, Lola, Ramona and Scarlett. <a href="https:/
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Key facts
- Born
- Roger Harry Daltrey , ( 1944-03-01 ) 1 March 1944 (age 82) , East Acton, London , England
- Genres
- Rock art rock hard rock soft rock power pop
- Occupations
- Singer musician songwriter actor film producer
- Instruments
- Vocals guitar harmonica
- Works
- Solo with the Who
- Years active
- 1959–present
- Labels
- Track MCA Polydor Atlantic WEA Rhino Sanctuary
- Member of
- The Who No Plan B
- Formerly of
- The RD Crusaders
- Spouses
- Jaquelin Rickman ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1964 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 1968 ) Heather Taylor ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1971 )
- Website
- thewho .com
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Key dates
- Born
- 1 March 1944
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Harry
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Place of birth
- Hammersmith
- Occupation
- musician
- Position held
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Native language
- English language
- Award
- Knight Bachelor
Article
Sir Roger Harry Daltrey (born 1 March 1944) is an English singer, musician and actor. He is the co-founder and lead vocalist of the rock band the Who, known for his powerful voice and charismatic stage presence. His stage persona earned him a position as one of the "gods of rock and roll".
Daltrey's hit songs with the Who include "My Generation", "Pinball Wizard", "Won't Get Fooled Again", "Baba O'Riley", "Who Are You" and "You Better You Bet". He began a solo career in 1973 while still a member of the Who, and has released ten solo studio albums, five compilation albums and one live album. His solo hits include "Giving It All Away", "Free Me", "Without Your Love" and "Under a Raging Moon".
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