EPISODE · Oct 31, 2022 · 59 MIN
Roger Daltrey: Rock Icon
from What It Takes® · host Roger Daltrey, Gail Eichenthal, Alice Winkler
The Who changed rock n roll, with the use of synthesizers, feedback, power chords and a wild onstage presence They were rock gods. And they created the first rock opera. Lead singer Roger Daltrey is now 78. He's a grandfather, and wears hearing aids. But he is still on the road doing shows. He talks here about his roots in post-war England, and about meeting the other original members of The Who in high school. He discusses how they developed their unique sound, and dishes a little gossip about why he was once kicked out of the band after getting into a fight with drummer Keith Moon. He also has a good laugh about the band's supposed sense of style. And he gives insights into some of The Who's best-loved songs. (c ) American Academy of Achievement 2022
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The Who changed rock n roll, with the use of synthesizers, feedback, power chords and a wild onstage presence They were rock gods. And they created the first rock opera. Lead singer Roger Daltrey is now 78. He's a grandfather, and wears hearing aids. But he is still on the road doing shows. He talks here about his roots in post-war England, and about meeting the other original members of The Who in high school. He discusses how they developed their unique sound, and dishes a little gossip about why he was once kicked out of the band after getting into a fight with drummer Keith Moon. He also has a good laugh about the band's supposed sense of style. And he gives insights into some of The Who's best-loved songs. (c ) American Academy of Achievement 2022
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