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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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  • As long as I have you

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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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Type
Person
Gender
Male
Country
United Kingdom
Active from
1944

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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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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
www.thewho.com
Image
Roger Daltrey - May 2016.jpg
Height
66
Number of children
8
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Roger Daltrey
date of birth
1944-03-01
start of work period
1959-00-00
name in native language
Sir Roger Daltrey, Commander of the Order of the British Empire
short name
Sir Roger
birth name
Roger Harry Daltrey
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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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