Roger Daltrey: Behind the madness, the mayhem and the great music of The Who | True Stories

The Who were the archetypal rock band - their crazy alcohol and drug-fuelled benders on and off stage set the bar for all those who followed. Behaviour so appalling that when they toured down under back in 1968, then prime minister John Gorton banned them from Australia forever. Now lead singer Roger Daltrey is spilling the beans on the madness, the mayhem and all that great music.
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[@susanhughan2198]

Roger Daltrey looks amazing for a man in his 70’s ❤️ Still got IT 👍🏼🙏👏👏 Thankful he’s still around since the 60’s so that many generations get a chance to experience “The Who” 🤘🏼

[@pasqualedavino8145]

good singer and who yes ma now

[@jadenjames1552]

instaBlaster...

[@RickDanner]

susan whatever age you are you look beautiful

[@Veronica-lw1tf]

Totally agree! I attended a Who concert in 2017 and managed to be in the front row. I had this guy looking at me and laughing that beeeeeautiful smile! The situation was that during "The best I ever had" he holds the "the best I ever haaaaaaaaaaaad" and he goes on forever and i was trying to go along and he was like "go on you can do it" i gave up airless, he laughed! ❤

[@susanhughan2198]

@@Veronica-lw1tf Wow !! How exciting!! I’m so happy you have such a great memory of interacting with him!!! ❤️🤘🏼Now that’s a ticket stub you wanna keep! Lol

[@markallen2984]

The Who made probably the greatest album of all time when they produced Quadrophenia

[@johnnymossville]

Nobody could touch The Who live in their prime. Even after their prime they dominate every stage they take. Love this band. Thank you Roger Daltrey!

[@geraldinetorf168]

KZbin save the Jeep

[@davidmathews2599]

John B...Nobody except Led Zeppelin!

[@jxm1677]

@@davidmathews2599 Love Led Zep but they don't come close to The Who as a live band. The Who in their late 60's-early-70's prime will never be topped.

[@soxwina]

@@jxm1677 UR correct. I saw the up close in the Summer of 1971. Whos Next was just out-they did most of it+much Tommy+early hits also. Pete smashed 2 guitars+John did 1 also. We were in about the 15th row~GREAT!

[@ultimate_savage190]

LOL She said " which end do i suck ? " don't tell me Roger didn't have his own answer to that swimming in his mind hahaha .... woW what a beautiful lady !

[@MarkTarmannPianoCheck_it_out]

And a bad journalist . "Daltry's rock opera"? Err. Nay luv. "written and composed by Peter Townsend" innit?

[@Senna-xi1gr]

The best band ever to be on a stage. Townsend used a guitar like a machine gun. All top blokes. Long live rock!!

[@MySundin13]

Stones. THE best stage band. The Who are up there tho

[@mestercribbs0166]

@@MySundin13 They are both equally as good stage bands.

[@donalddodds8335]

Hard to believe Roger is 77 years old. I swear he looks at least 20 years younger

[@richalderson6069]

Roger is the man. What a true legend.

[@modsmum]

What an icon...I LOVE The Who. One of the best bands ever.

[@ronnieparker4311]

I totally agree! Im a really big fan of Kiss! I will def. admit that who influenced Kiss with the high energy on stage , smashing guitars, theatrics! Long live the Who!!!!!

[@vincentrathbone26]

@@ronnieparker4311 good on you for saying that, every Kiss fan I've ever spoken to has said that they don't like The Who.

[@bloodlegion4874]

VINCENT RATHBONE I LOVE Kiss but I also love The Who. They’re just awesome. Love Moon’s style of drumming. Just wild

[@helenbryant404]

I’ve met Roger twice, and he really is a lovely, kind, warm guy. Funny, too! I love his laugh.

[@tonymontana-uw1bq]

I'm from Sydney, and I was fortunate enough to see The Who perform at The Colosseum Caesars Palace, Las Vegas in August 2017. What an awesome night it was seeing rock legends Roger and Pete live!

[@organfan668]

Thank you Roger for saving your voice! My very favorite in rock!

[@daytripper9222]

One of the best bands on the planet.

[@markallen2984]

On ANY planet!

[@briancox7875]

One of the greatest bands of all-time. One of the best shows that I ever saw. The Who have given me countless hours of joy with their music. God bless them all.

[@memorialled_zeppelin-warew1346]

The one of the origiional loveliest man around still today in rock n roll.... Roger Dultrey. Always brilliant always talented and ever the stylish show man. Who still treats fans like old friends. Even if they accidently run into him . like i did. He and Pete, John and Keith were destined to change the world with that music and they have and still do. Young people love the music noe as much if not more than their parents and even some grandparents.. Shows with a rich tapesty of fans of all ages , walks of life and parts of the world. I couny myself amoung the fans. Keith Moon and John Bonham were the two reasons i took up playing drums. Im 48 in 2 weeks. And i still play drums. Music .... Good proprt music like this dosent see age or other things. Only sees what makes people enjoy it. Songs everyone knows. And sings the lyrics perfectly too. And oh man. Id never stop loving The Who. Chriss 🇬🇧

[@semihandyman5711]

I was fortunate to see them in 1977, when Keith Moon was still with us. Awesome show. Saw them again in the early eighties, and although it was a good show, I missed the unpredictably that Keith Moon brought. 1977 was one hell of a year I had, regarding concerts. The Who, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin. The Who cost $8, Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd, $10. I remember thinking $10! What’s this world coming to??

[@josephaurelio8560]

Greatest band In history..such ferocity! My generation live at leeds you'll hear the first punk rock chords ever

[@floydfanboy2948]

Daltrey is such a cool dude!

[@jc6594]

Happy 75th Birthday Roger Daltrey

[@Jiggs2u2]

Best band of all time

[@realtoast7036]

Reading his book, Thank you, Mr. Kibblewhite, right now. That's why I'm here. Great read, with some first person perspective of post-war London.

[@jazzyal5365]

Daltrey on the album " Live at Leeds " ?? Masterpiece ;D

[@chuckselvage3157]

I love the Who. Smashing their guitars,Keith Moon,Tommy,My Generation, blowing up the drums,Magic Bus,Substitute,Won't get fooled again.Behind Blue Eyes. Just wow.

[@DavidSmith-ss1cg]

The Who was Roger's band at first, and he was the lead guitarist. Pete joined up to play rhythm guitar. Because Roger TOLD him to.

[@dontbeled]

"It's the same for every generation coming through". Exactly, just like its the same for millenials who are always being disparaged. Roger always the class act and always with the crucifix. Self-made man.

[@krusty6246]

Roger forever young!

[@Martalk]

Honestly... This guy is (I think) a role model all men can look up to. Admit when you are wrong. Humble, honest. and Fu

[@The.Last.Guitar.Hero.]

He must have told these stories 100s of times

[@chrisrose5885]

Why ever people whine on about The Beatles I don't know. The Who were - and still are - real entertainment...And for all you so-called rock n' roll bad boys, keep dreamin'.

[@stewartnicol3028]

The WHO + SMALL FACES = genuine mayhem 100% rock. Never bettered.

[@memorialled_zeppelin-warew1346]

Oh yeah the poor old CONTINENTAL HYATT HOUSE (now peremently renamed but on Sunset)... Aka the CONTINENTAL RIOT HOUSE. Still hasnt recouvered from Moon the Loon

[@jasonbean1176]

The greatest rock and roll band..EVER!:)

[@melissawright1979]

Roger is such a lovely bloke x

[@IWokeUpInTheWrongWorld]

I loved it .... it was great

[@counterpuncher01]

I love Roger---one of my biggest heroes---made me want to sing.

[@franciet99]

Loved him in Tommy!

[@TheHManShow]

Roger’s seriously one of my favorite frontmen in rock. I may not be as familiar with him that I am with others but he’s got such great passion and a love for his art form.

[@Axess-sv8nq]

Roger didn't write ANYTHING on Tommy. It was mostly Pete with a song thrown in by Keith and a few thrown in by John. Gotta love it when the Press have no idea what they're talking about and do little to no research. The Who were an incredible band and, at LEAST, deserve the respect of some effort into getting your facts straight.

[@crystalfabulous]

Thanks for sharing

[@seanoconnor2531]

good interview, she handled herself well, voice overs and editing and harmonica bit,

[@nilsciccione8271]

love the who!

[@johnregan326]

Brilliant stuff Roger 👏. .

[@changingtimes593]

Love his laugh!

[@FOH3663]

Greatest live album of all time, Live at Leeds ... says it all.

[@Mr1Gitrdone]

What a great guy Roger is!Still havin' a good time,nothin' wrong with that!

[@jamesnewall6432]

He spanked her after no doubt, good on ya Rog

[@FredHerrman]

Love you Roger. Listening to you, I get the music.

[@GoodMrDawes]

Legends

[@jesusdaniel40]

My Generation was a great song timeless!

[@williamkern7931]

I risk a ticket every time Who Are You comes on the radio. God damn

[@scottharrisohn6972]

Legend.

[@willswalkingwest7267]

Brilliant.

[@EirasMoon]

Only God know how i love this man

[@aglesiosilva4628]

What an icon...I LOVE The Who. One of the best bands ever. He wasn’t from East London. He’s a Shepherd’s Bush lad....West London Post war East London?? Shepherd's Bush is in West London m'dear!!

[@michaelfleming16]

2:36 "...Daltrey would turn the frustration into the rock opera "Tommy."" Did he? lol I think that was Pete Townshend. I get irked by these reporters who have no clue about the person or people they're interviewing but pretend to be hyper-enthused. I get they have a job to do..but it is still annoying.

[@greglapointe1311]

Her enthusiasm seems genuine, she just doesn't have all her facts. I agree, I love Daltry but how about a little acknowledgement towards Townshend, one of the best rock guitarists and songwriters ever.

[@jasonbean1176]

A lot of inaccuracies here. Moon was on an antialcohol medication which caused him to vomit when he drank. He drank until he passed out anyway. Unconscious, he choked to death on his own vomit. The Ox didn't overdose on cocaine, however, it did play a role in his death. After decades of abuse, he had a heart attack. Roger may not have had a drug habit, but he drank right along with the rest of the lads. Also, someone slipped acid into their drinks at Woodstock, so he had at least one acid trip. And Daltrey most certainly did not write Tommy, or any of the other major works. Townsend was the songwriter and composer. That's why Daltrey tried a solo career. He did OK, but it was in the Who that he found his greatest financial and creative success.:)

[@isaiahangelo]

True enough but Daltrey has said that by embodying Tommy as a sung part and a role he lived onstage he was able to find his true voice in The Who.

[@semihandyman5711]

I agree, Pete was the author, Roger the interpreter. Roger said it best, that no one could sing a Pete Townsend song better than he. I remember going to see Tommy. I went in an Elton John fan ( still am) and came out a Who fan, big time !

[@susiemc23861]

Wow what a rockstar at 74. Keep on rockin Roger !!

[@agirardi100]

Very good! suggestion, interview with Noddy Holder / Jim Lea from Slade - 70's classic

[@markjamesmeli2520]

A beautiful side of Roger I've never seen before.

[@paulnewsom7629]

As The Old Saying Goes They Have Had A Life ,,Only A Few Could Dream Of And That in The End Is What They Should Be Proud of They Lived A Dream When So Many In Life Never Do

[@margaretcronin4073]

What AD/DC could only dream to be

[@CentralScrotiniser]

Margaret Cronin funnily enough, Angus Young was a massive fan of The Who

[@deadmanrunning6670]

And The Who could only dream to be The Beatles! AC/DC icons in their own right...different genre, different time period.

[@memorialled_zeppelin-warew1346]

@@deadmanrunning6670 .... The beatles werent as good as The Who.

[@DavidSmith-ss1cg]

@@memorialled_zeppelin-warew1346 - too bad that you weren't there to tell the Who that in the 1960s; the Who thought about it all the time. Pete Townsend was well aware that Jimi Hendrix stole most of his stage show from the Who, and you can see what he had done about it, if you watch the Woodstock movie. The Who's real response came after the Woodstock festival, in the album "Who's Next," one of the best Rock albums EVER. Woodstock wasn't a Who show; to get an idea of what that was like, listen to the album, "Live at Leeds"- they really did sound like that.

[@memorialled_zeppelin-warew1346]

@@DavidSmith-ss1cg ... Yes and yes. And ive seen the Woodstock footage. Its aawesome Hendrix liked Townshends guitar smash so much he copied it... We all know that. Pete wasnt and still isnt offended. I have told Roger and Pete numerous times i think their better than The Beatles. I have seen them play and worked with them as a roadie on several occasions with photographic proof. Both of them thought it was interesting i said that. Neither agreed but were very flattered. Both Roger and Pete are good people. Funny as hell and very interesting to work with. And they both love thier fans very much. Pete tends to be very casual and unbothered by fans. He'll talk to them. He dosent talk much but he gets across to anyone who listens that he has a deep love for the fans. Rogers far more outgoing and funny. Wild sence of humor. He will generally talk the hing leg off a donkey. Hes the easier of the two to talk too. But both of them are worth trying to talk to. They are very good. And have aged well in the music Industry that swallows wanna bes for breakfast. Im a drummer and bass player (mostly studio work). It was these guys and Led Zep that got me wanting to play.

[@adbouwens1111]

Nice guy!!

[@stephaniehale3379]

THE best live band ever and I’ve seen them all in the 70s

[@bostonwhofan]

Pete: "All fuckin' right then"!!!! Keith: "Well play a fuckin' number, Townshend"!!! LOL!!!!!

[@memorialled_zeppelin-warew1346]

Moon the Loon at his finest funniest .

[@MultiPetercool]

Would love to see John Popper do the harmonica solo from Baba O’Riley!

[@casst346]

wow! great life Roger! what a dude!

[@toxic_badasss9656]

A top man from a top band ,I love the who more than Irish jack 😉

[@brianjones4026]

They say he was one of the Toughest men in 60,s rock, but turned into a lovely Bubbly Chuckley Chap ! Sure had an amazing Life and that is for sure !

[@charlesmiddleton9952]

Poor Keith Moon,r.i.p. 1978

[@woodyjagla328]

,,,,, the WHO - legend !

[@Lord_Stinkfoot]

September. Atlanta!

[@lindadixon4341]

Best band ever all so different personalities... Roger was my Rock God Idol!

[@daverenick5830]

hard not to admire a great rock artist and survivor whose such a together a nice person

[@animalcrackersong]

My dogs started singing to this ,,,,

[@silkyammer]

The man is an absolute gem👍

[@johnmeyers7336]

long live rock

[@bellsystem_1877]

this is a little better than the uk and definetly better than the US interviews

[@jeremythornton433]

Fantastic! The best band in the world! Bar none!

[@CliveWebbAustralia]

I wonder how Pet Townsend feels about the way Roger turned his frustration into Tommy...

[@sillysausage4549]

Well, "Pet" wrote it so I doubt he cared

[@CliveWebbAustralia]

​@@sillysausage4549 That was exactly point. The interviewer says "Much later Daltrey would turn that youthful frustration into the ground breaking rock opera, Tommy". The reporter is crediting Roger with creating Tommy. I think she is being very misleading and I think Pet would care. In every interview I have seen with Townsend, he has always guarded his talent closely and always made a point of letting everyone know how good he is on the guitar and who was responsible for writing the music, where and how it was conceived etc. That's why I said, I wonder how Pet feels about that as he wrote it and I think he would care. I should point out that I'm not criticizing Daltrey, who would not have known about the later overdub comment by the reporter...

[@richinoable]

I love his laugh.

[@lesliesteward7757]

Roger and the Who always give 1oo% greatest band. Supporting teenage cancer Trust

[@mickcorbett6724]

When Keith died the Who died. Love them.

[@SluffAdlin]

i say the same thing about the Stones, so we don't have anything to worry about.

[@et2petty]

Lee Oskar from War on Roger's harmonica

[@loonylinda]

Always loved this man...always loved the Who

[@beatler11]

I miss The Who

[@MrDaveyboy125]

Roger did not start off in post war east London he grew up in West London

[@motorcitymanman7711]

Looks damb good for 74!! Hey Roger do u still have that house in the So Cal valley in Van Nuys.......my friend Ron worked on your swimming pool resurfacing it and doing some crack repair

[@memorialled_zeppelin-warew1346]

Roger sold that house in the 90s. He has another place in New York state.

[@motorcitymanman7711]

@@memorialled_zeppelin-warew1346 How do u know he sold it? I did outside sales for RDS Manufacturing owner was Ron, and we did underwater crack repair in pools. Wish I could have met Roger and said "Hello" as I'm a Big WHO fan but my boss said he wasn't there at the time.

[@charlesmiddleton9952]

Moon the lion made the Who the smash hit with his explosion.

[@reubenkinsey2947]

Roger has aged well, the Who one of my favorite Bands

[@23theseeker50]

SIMPLY THE BEST ROCK BAND EVER THE WHO. [AND NO ONE CAN TOUCH THEM ROCK LEGENDS]

[@alexlyons5856]

The guy is a genius massive fan of the who

[@joejoyce1717]

How long has Hammersmith been in east London?

[@Sashabooboo]

Many of the things she says during this broadcast are inconsistent with history as known.

[@FOH3663]

Time has been kind to him ... especially vis-à-vis Robert Plant.

[@diasehmai]

Great interview. She is gorgeous and charming and what's her name?

Roger still looks young

[@oliviercalmel2]

Great band on stage (lesson Live at Leeds and you’ll understand)

[@ChimozuFu]

I actually prefer live at Hull

[@JustinHmusic]

Fucking legend \m/

[@swhorne]

“Daltrey” turned Tommy into a movie? 🤔

[@grindlessenior]

terrific the greatest, but sadly not always recognised or valued . .. .

[@christineweaver3090]

Not to shabby looking still

[@lamper2]

Keith Richard built his first guitar??? WTF NEVER READ OR HEARD OF THIS!

[@brianmcawesome]

You can understand why these guys got so much tail in the 70s watching this. Even as a man in his 70s he has her enraptured by his charisma.

[@catherinetimmerman5212]

If you ask my students, they will tell you, “Roger Daltrey is Dr. T’s rock star husband.” If only he really was! 😉