Roger Daltrey

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Full Name
Roger Harry Daltrey
Born
March 1st, 1944
Height
5ft 6in
Hometown
Acton, London, England
Net Worth
Estimated $90 million
Partner
Heather Daltrey
Family
Roger Daltrey was born to Harry Daltrey and Irene Daltrey in London, England. He has two sisters, Gillian and Carol. Daltrey married Heather Taylor in 1971, and they have three children together. He also has children from previous relationships, making him the father of eight children in total. His son Jamie Daltrey has pursued a career in acting.
Years Active
1959–present
Bands
The Detours, The Who
Top Tracks
'My Generation', 'Won't Get Fooled Again', 'Baba O'Riley', 'Pinball Wizard', 'Behind Blue Eyes'
Top Albums
'Who's Next', 'Tommy', 'Quadrophenia', 'Who Are You', 'Daltrey'
Records Sold
More than 100 million
Number Ones
'I'm a Boy', 'See Me, Feel Me', 'You Better You Bet'
Fun Facts
Roger Daltrey founded the Who in 1964 after recruiting Pete Townshend and John Entwistle from his earlier band, the Detours. Daltrey has served as a patron of the Teenage Cancer Trust for more than two decades, helping establish the annual Teenage Cancer Trust concerts at the Royal Albert Hall. Although best known as a singer, Daltrey has appeared in numerous films and television productions, including starring in the 1975 film adaptation of 'Tommy'.
Related Artists
Pete Townshend, John Entwistle, Keith Moon, Robert Plant, Paul Rodgers

Roger Daltrey is an English musician, singer, songwriter and actor best known as the co-founder and lead vocalist of the Who. Possessing one of rock music’s most distinctive and powerful voices, Daltrey helped define the sound of British rock during the 1960s and 1970s through landmark albums and explosive live performances.

His commanding stage presence and dynamic vocals were central to classics such as ‘My Generation’, ‘Won’t Get Fooled Again’ and ‘Baba O’Riley’. Alongside his work with the Who, Daltrey has enjoyed a successful solo career and established himself as an accomplished film and television actor. He has also become widely recognised for his longstanding charitable work, particularly as a patron of the Teenage Cancer Trust, helping to raise millions for young people with cancer.

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Roger Daltrey is an English musician, singer and actor best known as the co-founder and lead vocalist of the Who.
Roger Daltrey is best known for fronting the Who and performing classic songs including 'My Generation', 'Won't Get Fooled Again', 'Baba O'Riley' and 'Pinball Wizard'.
Yes. Roger Daltrey continues to perform both as a solo artist and with the Who, while also remaining active in charitable work through the Teenage Cancer Trust.
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