The Who frontman has repeatedly espoused the joys of folk music. Although the singer never really explored that genre style during his time with The Who, it reportedly makes up the vast majority of his listening habits. In fairness, if you are the lead singer of one of the most legendary rock and roll bands of all time, sitting down and listening to Motörhead is probably something of a busman’s holiday. (Farout)
“I very rarely listen to rock music at home at all: the last rock record I listened to properly at home was Music from Big Pink, by The Band.”
Formed in 1967, at the peak of the hippie age, The Band combined a variety of styles, including folk and jazz, creating a pretty unique sound. The confusingly named outfit were incredibly influential on various artists, including the likes of Eric Clapton and The Grateful Dead.
Daltrey seems to have a deeper appreciation for The Band than most, however, going so far as to dub their 1968 debut project “one of the best albums ever made,” explaining, “It’s got a real sense of freedom to it, it’s incredibly loose and incredibly tight all at once.”
On BBC Radio Two, he espoused the joys of Music from Big Pink, saying, “What an album! I’ve met The Band with Bob Dylan when they supported him on his tour in Belfast”, explaining, “I thought ‘This is gonna be something’. But when I heard this album, Music from Big Pink, this song in particular [‘The Weight’], the musicianship, there is a relaxed looseness. Just the sound is so wonderful.”
Roger Daltrey has added another date to his 2024 US Summer Tour. After the gig in Glenside the Who's singer will also be appearing at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT on Sunday 23 June 2024.
Daltrey will be appearing with his band at the Keswick Theatre in Glenside, PA on Monday 10 June 2024. Tickets for this show go on sale at 10.00am ET, Friday 5 April.
Roger Daltrey will be returning to the States on a special solo tour this June, presenting a mostly acoustic set of Who gems, rarities, solo nuggets and other surprises.
with an intimate rock-based band and setting as well as answering questions from the audience, kicking off this very exclusive set of shows on 12 June at Virginia’s renowned Wolf Trap at Filene Center. The nine-city run will continue throughout the month of June (see dates below), wrapping on 29 June at The Pavilion at Ravinia in Highland Park, Illinois.
