Roger Daltrey

Also known as Roger Harry Daltrey, Sir Roger Daltrey, Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire

English musician and lead vocalist of The Who

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Roger Harry Daltrey is a British musician and actor born in Hammersmith, London, on March 1, 1944. A member of the rock band The Who, he plays guitar, harmonica, and provides vocals. His work spans genres including classic rock and rock music, with releases on labels such as Atco Records, Atlantic Records, Decca, and Track Record. He began his work period in 1959 and is represented by PRS for Music.

Daltrey has received several honors, including the Kennedy Center Honors, the Steiger Award, and the Commander of the Order of the British Empire. He holds the noble title of Knight Bachelor and uses the honorific prefix Sir. He is a native English speaker and has worked in the United Kingdom. In addition to his musical career, he has acted and has eight children.

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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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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners: 123,025
Total plays: 848,062

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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Official website

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: human
Given name: Harry
Gender: male
Citizenship: United Kingdom
Place of birth: Hammersmith
Occupation: voice actor
Position held: Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Languages spoken: English language
Native language: English language
Award: Knight Bachelor
Noble title: Knight Bachelor
Genre: rock music
Instrument: voice
Record label: Track Record
Official website: www.thewho.com
Image: Roger Daltrey - May 2016.jpg
Height: 66
Number of children: 8
Work location: United Kingdom

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Commons category: Roger Daltrey
member of: The Who
date of birth: 1944-03-01
start of work period: 1959-00-00
copyright representative: PRS for Music
name in native language: Sir Roger Daltrey, Commander of the Order of the British Empire
short name: Sir Roger
birth name: Roger Harry Daltrey
honorific prefix: Sir

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Encyclopedic overview

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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