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The Who will embark on a farewell tour across North America later this year.
The duo of Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend (pictured) will perform hits from across their near six-decade career during The Song Is Over North America Farewell Tour, named after the British band's 1971 track.
The trek will kick off with a show at the Amerant Bank Arena in Florida on August 16, and wrap up with a performance at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on September 28.
Other notable stops include New York's iconic Madison Square Garden on August 30, plus two nights apiece at the Budweiser Stage in Toronto on September 2 and 4, and the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on September 17 and 19.
Tickets for all dates go on general sale at 10am local time on May 16. Daltrey said:
"Every musician's dream in the early 60’s was to make it big in the US charts. For the Who, that dream came true in 1967 and our lives were changed forever. The warmth of the American audiences over the years have been inspirational to me, and reflect the feeling I remember getting after hearing the first rock records coming across the radio. Musical freedom! Rock gave us a feeling of generational rebellion.
"To me, America has always been great. The cultural differences had a huge impact on me, this was the land of the possible. It's not easy to end the big part of my life that touring with The Who has been. Thanks for being there for us and look forward to seeing you one last time."
Townshend added: "Well, all good things must come to an end. It is a poignant time. For me, playing to American audiences and those in Canada has always been incredible. The warmth and engagement of those audiences began back in 1967 with hippies smoking dope, sitting on their blankets and listening deeply and intensely. Music was everywhere. We all felt equal.
"Today, Roger and I still carry the banner for the late Keith Moon and John Entwistle and of course, all of our longtime Who fans. I must say that although the road has not always been enjoyable for me, it is usually easy: the best job I could ever have had. I keep coming back. Every time I do, I meet new fans and feel new energy.
"Roger and I are in a good place, despite our age, eager to throw our weight behind this fond farewell to all our faithful fans, and hopefully to new ones who might jump in to see what they have been missing for the last 57 years. This tour will be about fond memories, love and laughter. Make sure you join in."
The Who formed in the 1960s with a line-up comprising lead singer Daltrey, guitarist and vocalist Townshend, drummer Keith Moon, who died in 1978, and bass guitarist John Entwistle, who passed away in 2002.
The band released 'WHO', their first studio album in 13 years, back in 2019. More recently, in 2023, they put out a live LP, 'The Who With Orchestra Live At Wembley' and this April put out 'The Best Of' collection.
The Who Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows
Sat August 16 2025 - FORT LAUDERDALE Florida - Amerant Bank Arena (USA)
Tue August 19 2025 - NEWARK New Jersey - Prudential Center (USA)
Thu August 21 2025 - PHILADELPHIA Pennsylvania - Wells Fargo Center (USA)
Sat August 23 2025 - ATLANTIC CITY New Jersey - Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall (USA)
Tue August 26 2025 - BOSTON Massachusetts - Fenway Park (USA)
Thu August 28 2025 - WANTAGH New York - Northwell at Jones Beach Theater (USA)
Sat August 30 2025 - NEW YORK New York - Madison Square Garden (USA)
Tue September 02 2025 - TORONTO Ontario - Budweiser Stage (Canada)
Thu September 04 2025 - TORONTO Ontario - Budweiser Stage (Canada)
Sun September 07 2025 - CHICAGO Illinois - United Center (USA)
Wed September 17 2025 - LOS ANGELES California - Hollywood Bowl (USA)
Fri September 19 2025 - LOS ANGELES California - Hollywood Bowl (USA)
Sun September 21 2025 - MOUNTAIN VIEW California - Shoreline Amphitheatre (USA)
Tue September 23 2025 - VANCOUVER British Columbia - Rogers Arena (Canada)
Thu September 25 2025 - SEATTLE Washington - Climate Pledge Arena (USA)
Sun September 28 2025 - LAS VEGAS Nevada - MGM Grand Garden Arena (USA)
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