Roger Daltrey opens up about life with The Who in new memoir, "Thanks a Lot Mr. Kibblewhite"

Roger Daltrey burst on the scene in the early 1960s as the frontman for The Who, one of the pioneering bands that led rock's British invasion of the U.S. Along with guitarist Pete Townshend, bassist John Entwistle, and drummer Keith Moon, Daltrey and The Who became one of rock's biggest and most influential acts, selling 100 million records, producing two full-length rock operas and performing a historic sunrise set at Woodstock. Now, Daltrey is telling his life story of more than 50 years in rock 'n' roll in his new memoir, "Thanks a Lot Mr. Kibblewhite."
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[@shaitarn1869]

I love Roger Daltrey; he seems to be one of the real stars who hasn't been changed by success.

[@andrewbutcher3391]

Totally agree…and the book is great….👍

[@melissawright1979]

He always talks about Keith Moon with such love and admiration x

[@Zeuszgrl]

What an honest, down to Earth , glorious man....thank you for sharing your life story dear Roger.

[@WeggieQueen2005]

I still have a huge crush on Roger. I was in 7th grade and found The Who. OMG, I was hooked. God, we grew up with so much amazing music!

[@helenbryant404]

You have good taste! I’ve met Roger twice, and he’s still gorgeous- a lovely guy too.

[@jimkennelly7721]

Only one comment to make. This guy fronted the Greatest Live Rock Band of All Time.

[@robert.m4676]

I’ve loved The Who for 50 of my 55 years. I also would add, did you see the pulse change on a dime when he mentioned fake news?

[@borisyelp5195]

Yes indeed.

[@IMeMineWho]

Still does.

[@thomasliddle2463]

The Who, no doubt one of the biggest bands ever

[@johnnymossville]

I love this band, best live act ever. Completely Explosive Energy. Thank you Roger Daltrey for all the joy you've given over the years.

[@jmc32007]

I love his blue sunglases

[@haskelldavis2824]

Ditto my friend!

[@milanfernandez1667]

Better then queen?

[@LeToplache007]

@Lloyd Bonafide that is absolutelly incorrect. You obviously just listened to the 5 most popular songs they have and nothing mire.

[@morpher44]

I absolutely agree. Pete is brilliant on stage and with his writing. No one can sing like Roger. His swirling Mic. His defiant marching. Keith's crazy drum style -- extremely complex rhythms. And John, with his HUGE, custom bass, and gigantic speakers that crush the eardrums. I saw them live at Winterland, and my mind and ears were blown.

[@Cfirob73]

One word: AWESOME. The who is a big part of who I am today. Thanks to Roger, Pete, Keith and John. My hat's off to you!

[@kurtroberts2310]

Saw them in Memphis 1978. Ears still ringing

[@TG-ov8gl]

Kurt Roberts No, you didn’t. They never played anywhere in the USA in 1978. And only one performance that year, and that was in England for the Kids documentary.

[@joekunis9986]

@@TG-ov8gl Yeah, he must have meant 1976.

[@duffbaker9554]

@@joekunis9986 Or 1979.

[@aross924]

Hahaha

[@joshuamichael8345]

His last statement helped me further understand why I've always liked The Who so much. They play Rock, music to fight for.

[@IMeMineWho]

Some men feel that way but a lot of us female rockers appreciate The Who's cerebral quality as well as Pete's spiritual side and his fine composing and acoustic playing!

[@rhight]

I worked in a sheet metal shop for a year. If that doesn't motivate you, nothing will! God bless Roger Daltrey, and cheers to all!

[@paulmunt6258]

Saw them in 1974, my first ever gig at the age of 13. The support acts included Lou Reed and Bad Company. Then The Who came on and COMPLETELY blew the football stadium away. How could you not fall in love with rock music and live concerts after that?

[@bluecollar825]

Interesting line up! Wonder how Lou got on that tour lol! Love The Who and Lou Reed! Bad Company, not so much lmao! Great memory and I totally agree...💯👍✌🎶

[@MikeHunt90731]

Charlton!

[@cornonthecob1268]

Roger has a voice like nobody else!! The stars were aligned when the who came together. The talent in this band is 2nd to none,best band of my generation.

[@WeaponsEducation]

Roger Daltrey new autobiography is AMAZING. Listen to it on your Kindle! He speaks in his voice! He is such a nice man plus extremely smart

[@just4music687]

Hey thanks for that tip!!!! I got Pete's bio and some bios on Keith but was hesitant buying Roger's but wow to hear him speak it, yes!!

[@jat2654]

Good that you allowed a good period of time for this interview. It is respectful because he is a legend. Hate when they don’t give enough time to legends.

[@nervo6321]

Roger even though he has lived through such a hard early life, then massive worldwide fame.....he is still like a guy you would have a pint at the bar with......brilliant....

[@karlclarke]

what a Legend

[@MrDatta10]

A genuine nice and down to earth person. He proved himself by silencing his critics. Part of a legendary band.

[@vincentprice8130]

I live my life by the words music of The Who, Its my Bible my spirt guide and have made my life full of meaning love joy and Rock n Roll. How lucky to be born in 62 and have them with me my entire life..... Saved my life and soul.....its so wonderful to see other feel the same and to know I wasn't crazy thinking that we are all the same and one. LONG LIVE THE WHO AND ROCK

[@theonewhoknows2]

Becky doesn't understand, as a musician I completely understand what you mean .

[@djohanson99]

could not have said better words myself. So true.

[@suesjoy]

Vincent Price me too! I was also born in ‘62!

[@realsinisterminister]

hahahaha spirt away!.....................ffs they're great but there is outher music to guide your spirt?............barry white?

[@TuckerSP2011]

I used to say I've found my religion the first time I put on Tommy. Born in 61.

[@ktpinnacle]

Best four-piece rock band ever. Every one of the them was special in their own right. Miss the Ox.

[@RedVynil]

And the loon!

[@RedVynil]

I met John once! He was touring with Ringo Starr. Shook his hand and we talked for a minute or two.

[@coryr9938]

Zeppelin...

[@ktpinnacle]

Good argument for them, obviously. Personally, my opinion of them dropped when I found that they didn't give proper songwriting credit for several of their songs.

[@Price70]

@@ktpinnacle That's exaggerated. They always did unless it was a public domain song.

[@FuckPedophileBiden]

Roger looks so great, and his voice at the last show was still so incredible! First time I saw the The Who was 1971 at the Seattle Coliseum when I was 11 years old. To this day it is one of my most cherished memories.

[@bindig1]

I saw The Who in Philadelphia in 1971. We were lucky to see them then. I saw an interview once where Townshend said The Who was at their peak as a live band during that 1971 North American tour. To this day, the greatest concert I have ever seen

[@bryanhay2356]

And 1982 hours and the Navy stationed in Gulfport Mississippi and one of my best friends had to do Who tickets and he got tossed in the brig or some s*** I don't remember what it was but anyway you give me the the tickets for The Who at the Biloxi Coliseum in Biloxi Mississippi it was the best concert I've ever seen in my life and I wasn't even know who feeling at the time that it was absolutely the best concert I've ever seen in my life who played every song I ever wrote it seemed like

[@FuckPedophileBiden]

@@bindig1I agree!

[@mickcorbett6724]

Daltrey, amazing bloke.

[@ryanbyrne259]

Nice little rock band from shepherd s bush the oo amazing journey

[@michaelmendillo4614]

Seen the Who twice,, they are one band that sounds just as good live as they do on their albums do,,,,what a class act,,,,

[@tonyajohnson7948]

One of the best voices in rock! Roger Daltrey is an amazing man!

[@timduran2629]

Sooooo much respect for the Who as people and musicians!! World class!!

[@thetriumphofthethrill2457]

One of the best interviews. Who would have thought he'd be more articulate and fun with age.

[@Muhdah1972]

He's so awesome and a wonderful storyteller. I hope they both feel like going a lot longer because they sound better than many of today's young bands 👍

[@damon6852]

I had someone tell me I looked like Roger the other day...what an Amazing compliment that was! Roger is just the best, such a treasure from the ashes of WW2, he rose to absolute greatness!

[@veegee916]

You must be very handsome!!

[@IMeMineWho]

Wow!

[@AbbeyRoad52]

He seems like a genuine likable guy.

[@derekstocker6661]

Fabulous book, fantastic interview, thanks so much for this. RIP Keith and John.

[@ZipSlipHollingbrook]

This man is a national treasure...and I'm not even English.

[@drsloanski]

He’s an international treasure :-)

[@mikefellows3901]

Towards end of interview... 'There's an energy in The Who we have never cheated' .... Love that and ever so true !! These guys are the real deal, been there, done it, got the T shirts (i have one too lol :o) ) and still amazingly humble !!! Absolute heroes and total stars always !!!

[@jeffl1879]

An insightful and articulate person.

[@brendanmccabe8373]

The Who were a supergroup anyone of them could have become megastars by themselves yet they all came together

[@ProfessorTime]

Love these Headmaster stories. John Bonham's Headmaster said, "You're well-suited to a life of crime."

[@AB-ou8ve]

Professor Time Drumming is a first degree felony.

[@timsydlowski5208]

And gym teacher Leonard Skinner who the southern rock kings lynerd Skynyrd ( bad spelling, sorry ) took their name after because of his tyrannical treatment of students that had long hair and were considered pot heads. Love these stories too.

[@normatible9795]

Professor Time yes. Same with Pink Floyd roger waters. Not life of crime but something like that

[@duffbaker9554]

@@timsydlowski5208 But they were pot heads.

[@davidhoward2487]

I've read his book and it's absolutely Roger, down to earth, no flam, one of the very best autobiography's...Great guy, and great music....

[@redshield3296]

Roger, the definition of cool.

[@christopherjones4789]

Hmmmm, that's open to debate.

[@stevecuzz8820]

@@christopherjones4789 /??

[@hollybischoff7490]

Love his voice

[@TheRadioAteMyTV]

The biography is a great read. The man knows how to tell stories. You feel like you are sitting down having a chat with him.

[@briancox8518]

Roger looks amazing

[@helenbryant404]

He sounds amazing too; I saw him at the beginning of the month and the middle - absolutely brilliant! Can't wait until The Who come back to the UK to play...

[@ThiagodMoraes]

A true pioner in rock n roll,The Who for me is the greatest live band that ever lived!!

[@patrick7775]

Rock you mean .

[@helixmoore7636]

We are not worthy we are not worthy. One of the best bands and best live rock vocalists. 🤩🤩🥰🥰

[@kaymuldoon3575]

His glasses match his shirt. Very color-coordinated. Oh and The Who is one of the greatest rock bands ever. 👍

[@bigbadbillb]

Townshend and Daltrey still dress snappy to this day. I'm sure that comes from the Mod influence back in the day. 🛵🇬🇧

[@krusty6246]

50 years of marriage for a rocker? Amazing. Way to go Roger

[@manofiske3318]

Well, it sounds like , according to Daltrey, that his "wife" gave him Carte Blanche with regard to drilling any groupie he fancied. Oops, I mean, "friend"

[@evanwolf6618]

🦉🦉🦉🦉 Roger is very polite and the interviewers just unknowledgeable . The fact is that the album "The Who Sell Out" is arguably the first 'concept' album (before Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band) and therefore was a departure from the '2--3 minute singles' approach . This was prior to "Tommy". 🦉🦉🦉🦉

[@wylier]

"Sgt. Pepper" actually came out before "Who Sell Out", tho.

[@bigbadbillb]

"Sell Out" was like a rough draft for "Tommy" in a lot of ways. Listen to both records and compare. It's really interesting.

[@IMeMineWho]

​It is not when an LP comes out but when the master is finished that is the key to answering that in all seriousness.

[@depaola63]

What a GREAT dude !! I am now 55 and remember The Who so well !!

[@skuderman1]

I saw The Who in 1976 at the old Miami Baseball Stadium. Laser lights were a new thing then and they really put on an awesome show, opened with "My Wife", closed with "Won't get fooled again".

[@thinktwice8860]

What an amazing man and talented person! Thanks for all you do, Roger!

[@scottwinarski6595]

john entwistle, one of the 'best' bass players in the world. what geedy lee from rush said of him, of being his big influence of playing bass,...i totally agree.

[@petebradt]

*THE Best. * No one will ever top The Ox.

[@johannstaal4987]

The making of Tommy is my favorite. Fenominal! Thanks Roger Daltrey and other members of the Who.

[@CCB5er34]

I LOVE ROGER. GREAT SINGER. AND GUY.

[@RSTI191]

Listening to him, a regular Joe, however the last thing Roger Daltrey is, is a Regular Joe.. Love Roger...

[@fkthelefties]

well said sir,:-)

[@willgregg1076]

The Who was the greatest band to come out of London

[@StarzzyJJASD]

Keep dreaming

[@kaymuldoon3575]

Liam Daley don’t need to.

[@barnabylee9763]

Stones who kinks my top 3 in that order

[@rockinrobin5789]

The Who are the greatest R&R band EVER from ANYWHERE!

[@mattmarkus4868]

That's a really big statement, but I agree with the sentiment. They were one of them.

[@borisyelp5195]

What a great human his helping kids with cancer just an amazing guy

[@10-4-goodbuddy]

Love this man's accent 😍 🇬🇧

[@DesertDigger1]

Daltrey's right up there with Eastwood, both timeless.

[@wildbillharding]

He punched me at a concert at York uni in October '68. The full story's in the book "The Who I Was There." Roger - please can I buy a pint? Please! I sent you a message via one of the guys in Mostly Autumn and never heard back. I'm going to read your book as soon as I can.

[@mikehouser2518]

Is Roger a right wing nut job as well ?

[@jroberts1058]

He is adorable still. Such a nice man.

[@renatacantoregross6283]

Thank you for this Remarkable interview.🏆🎼🎤💖🕊

[@PaBasser]

I could listen to Roger talk all day long

[@BruceinKs]

Great stuff!! Crazy, I looked at the clock just as I finished watching this, 5:15.... I'll be damned...

[@aceman3577]

WOW THAT'S COOL

[@richardpowell3259]

Out of my brainnnnn, onnnnn the train!!!

[@Spacejunk57]

Who karma.

[@4orrcountry]

@William Tecumseh Sherman Baggage!

[@jondunmore4268]

Were you out of your brain?

[@JamesFordJamesRFord]

The CBS crew handled the interview very well. Gracious and informed.

[@scottdoremus4735]

Their influence is incredible. Love Roger...just saw him at Tanglewood last summer doing a Tommy benefit. Love the whole band really. I miss the Ox and Keith - RIP and see you soon :-) Pete is Pete. One of the best guitarist to ever live and a creative powerhouse. Long live Rock! I need it ever-ee-day!

[@TuckerSP2011]

I'm loving the book! I've loved the band since I'm 12 (I'm 57 now). Not for nothing but it's far better than Pete's book imo. He does a great job describing post-war Britain and he's just a humble, level guy.

[@clarkthesharkshow9944]

THE WHO !! The Greatest band in rock EVER !!!!

[@hymatwat9412]

Pools Spas for sure

[@ratatat9790]

They certainly are not done. Saw them last month July 2023 and both Roger's and Pete's voices are still fantastic. Unbelievable really.

[@helenbryant404]

Absolutely! I saw them 3 times this year - they’re still fantastic live.

[@tomryan5136]

Great Point John, These guys are absolutely the best! They feel like part of my family for 45 years now.

[@renatacantoregross6283]

Roger Daltrey is (not just one of ) the greatest rock gods but he’s a pretty cool actor. I loved him in HIGHLANDER the tv series.

[@mattclark7634]

Try watchin Mc Vicor!!

[@renatacantoregross6283]

matt clark I did because of you. Thank you for turning me on to that great movie. It was an amazing true story.

[@mattclark7634]

@@renatacantoregross6283 Your comment made me smile thank you, Glad you watched it and like it.Great film! Mcvicar

[@IMeMineWho]

​@@renatacantoregross6283I did not know he was in Highlander but have wanted to see his other work besides Tommy. The only other acting I had seen of his was a History Channel survival and history channel (like SRF) years ago.

[@michaelbujanda8785]

I was really fascinated with the stories Roger told when answering the reporters questions!!!!! I love 😘💕 The Who!!!! They had a distinct sound!!!! They had a huge sound and had a lot of energy performing live!!!!😊🙂🤗😄😂👍👍👍👍👍

[@rocknroller77]

Rog is awesome. Even into his 70s, he still one of the greatest front men ever. Him and Bon Scott💗

[@danacoleman4007]

@@DaveGilmourIsGod thank goodness for that because those two SUCK

[@danacoleman4007]

@m k I don't remember writing that comment and I can't figure a way to make sense of it in the context of the posts in this video. I'm wondering maybe if I was responding to some other comment that's been deleted since. sorry about that either way.

[@damon6852]

Roger just taught us a wonderful lesson at the end there...leave on a high note..I just love what he said about the Who's music..not music to make love to, but music to fight to!

[@wylier]

But he's not retiring, as of yet.

[@IMeMineWho]

I think Pete may not agree with that statement!

[@M3MYS3LFNiixX]

A true star for sure. Nice honest witty and deserves it all. Bravo from Yorkshire UK.

[@martinpowell5769]

Can't believe Roger is 75 - he doesn't look a day over 58 (tops)

[@veegee916]

He is such a handsome man!!

[@billace90]

75? He looks like he’s on his late 50’s!

[@richsackett3423]

He looka like Ellen.

[@helixmoore7636]

@@veegee916 My wife will fight you for him.

[@helixmoore7636]

@@richsackett3423 Nope

[@SCnative64]

I was PRIVILEGED to see this band and this incredible frontman twice, in Los Angeles in the 80s. I would love to see them again if they are able to put it together.

[@Salvatore1268]

I met Roger on the book tour, roger is a nice man.

[@user-wz5rm5zy8h]

What a gracious man! Senn the who on 2019 and he has the most powerful voice in rock!

[@shithead8953]

The nicest man in Rock...

[@pablocruise678]

Snugfit Jersey -- not always... ohh no .. not at all... he was a scrapper..

[@mattmarkus4868]

lol, uh no. He's a cranky dude.

[@hayleybayle]

Love this guy ....mcvicar my fave film. He's a true legend 👏 Still going strong ❤

[@motocommando2477]

Bought the book, could not put it down until I finished it. Brilliant read from a brilliant guy. Thank you Roger Daltry and The Who for doing what you do/did. One of my all time favorite bands(and albums, Quadrophenia!). Maximum R & B all the way!

[@davidpotts1778]

Yeah read it too. I always thought Roger would have been one of the most unapproachable who members and I couldn't be more wrong. He is very humble and such a friendly nice guy. My work colleague was on holiday a few years ago and got speaking to the couple on the sunbeds beside them one day. They ended up getting on and one day the guys said "you dont know who I am do you?" Sean said "no." The guy said" I'm the singer with the who" he loved my mate because it didn't mean anything to him. He showed me the photos of them. Roger would have hated me because I would have pestered him lol

[@neilwilliams8741]

same here I got it from the library..loved it

[@terranceb.torrct1461]

Roger thank you for all the great music you provided for the soundtrack a my life.Thanks so much sir.

[@stewartnicol3028]

I love what ROGER says about marriage, fidelity and being in a rock band. His wife must be a Saint and Roger must be a fantastic husband and dad!!

[@nomauer00]

Stewart Nicol Doesn’t know how to keep score in bowling back in early eighties. Thank God! My wife had to keep score for them at the Hyatt in Orlando.

[@ByWayOfDeception]

It seems like he and his wife just had an honest understanding. He is not going to cop to any affairs or one night stands at this point in his life. I know there is a very good chance that he was faithful, but saints are few and far between.

[@rogerdelaurentis3964]

im reading the book right now great stuff thank you mr.daltrey

[@troygriffith2179]

One of the best bands of all time.I feel Who's Next is one of the best albums ever made...I've seen a lot of shows but sad I never had the chance to see the Who live..

[@wylier]

They are on tour right now (as of July 2019).

[@radiomindchatter7994]

Saw them in 75..my first gig. I'll never forget it.

[@krollpeter]

You are are some of last who walked new roads, true originals. I thank you for all the wonderful music that you invented, played, and lived. Mr. Townsend, Mr. Daltrey - you did not make it easy for yourself and that is why you are now already legends, and not only after you're gone.

[@mrflipperflopper3495]

There’s a testosterone fired lead singer !!! Their music has always been about energy defiance and beauty !! Nobody and I mean nobody could match a live performance like those 4 !!!!!

[@rorrante]

"Rock and Roll is music to make love to. The Who is Music to Fight To." Love it !

[@plasticweapon]

the who isn't "music to fight to". that's stupid.

[@KHoltzie]

I can't wait to read it Raj and I really can't wait until you and the lads come to Buffalo NY in May...God bless and rock on brotha! 🤘🏻

[@spgtenor]

I've never been a big Who fan, but Roger is definitely one of the coolest frontmen ever.

[@graceantonio3573]

Oh he's up there & still so beautiful as a 😚star!

[@Pete724Music]

1:36 “School seemed like punishment. The band seemed like fun.” Lol I love the way Roger says that. As a musician myself, I can completely relate 😂

[@markfernandes9715]

Academics font necessarily make you successful

[@markfernandes9715]

Roger was bright and a Maverick. A recipe for success if chanelled in the right direction.

[@sasosaso3000]

Great interview!!!

[@petecanthropus9947]

Thanks a lot Mr. Daltrey ! (For your music and for being just the way you are) For the record, I'm reading the book right now and enjoying it very much.

[@Believe30]

Looks great for 75.

[@LordGreystoke]

I enjoyed this interview. Roger is articulate and with a sense of humor. I've read various quotes from people who knew or interacted with him during his "heyday," so to speak, and they were quite disparaging of his intelligence. Glad to know they were wrong.

[@richardgray8593]

Pete Townshend was one of those. I saw an interview somewhere where he was essentially saying that Roger was riding on his coattails -- not all that bright, doesn't write songs, and doesn't play an instrument. He just sings, and anybody can do that, according to Pete.

[@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504]

Daltrey was the 'square' one of the who. Add to that his tiny size and average pub singer voice, perhaps that's why he didn't quite fit in.

[@mrxsg]

I've been listening to his book on audible in the car. Its a great book and he's a fantastic narrator! I've been laughing out loud at some of his stories. I thoroughly recommend it.

[@rebeccakleitz3177]

My heart will always belong to The Who.

[@tandjfinch5572]

a very intelligent interview...very nice, cudos to Roger for many insights...thanks so much

[@marshallross3373]

Nice interview. Well done.

[@todduhl4161]

Absolutely the greatest concert I ever saw was The Who in Philadelphia, Pa. September, 1982 at old JFK stadium!! Daltreys voice was unbelievable!!!

[@acebragg5559]

The looks on their faces when he brought up "fake news" was priceless.

[@njbee64]

deff why would these 3 be interviewing him.

[@ByWayOfDeception]

Fake smile on one person, another person furrows her brow and looks down.... Yeah, they were not happy.

[@njbee64]

Ace Bragg So good, can’t stand these leftist liberals. They have no clue what America is all about.

[@IMeMineWho]

I think you are reading WAY too much into it. Pete says in his autobio that he is a democratic socialist. I have his Autobio and have read it several times. Listen to Ball and Chain as well as Beads on 1 String. Ro g was being cute and not endorsing Trump..or anyone elose by that statement!😑