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Postponed 2015 North American Tour

THE WHO today confirmed that they are postponing all remaining dates on their “THE WHO HITS 50!” North American tour.  They had initially postponed FOUR shows on doctors orders after Roger Daltrey contracted a mystery virus.  Initially it was hoped that the rest of the tour might proceed, but after extensive tests the seriousness of his condition became apparent when doctors diagnosed Roger as having viral Meningitis and prescribed a period of rest.  The band apologize to fans and realize that the postponement will cause an inconvenience for ticketholders.  It wasn’t a decision taken lightly–THE WHO always give their fans 100% and were never going to compromise the show, but ultimately the band had no alternative but to postpone the tour.

Roger was particularly disappointed as he had been especially looking forward to the Teen Cancer America benefit in Los Angeles, a charity that he and THE WHO have worked tirelessly for. Thankfully he is already getting better and said, “We are very sorry to disappoint our fans in this way.  For the last four weeks, I have been in and out of the hospital and have been diagnosed with viral Meningitis. I am now on the mend and feeling a lot better but I am going to need a considerable time to recover.  The doctors tell me I will make a complete recovery, but that I should not do any touring this year.”

Pete Townshend added, “We are rescheduling all the shows for next Spring 2016. We apologize to all our fans who have supported us in the last 50 years. Once Roger is completely well we will come back stronger than ever and Roger and I will give you all a show to remember.”

The tour dates being postponed are as follows:

DATE                CITY                         VENUE

Mon   9/14            San Diego, CA                 Valley View Casino Center

Wed   9/16            Anaheim, CA                   Honda Center

Sat     9/19            Las Vegas, NV                 Colosseum at Caesars Palace

Mon   9/21            Los Angeles, CA              STAPLES Center

Thu    9/24            Portland, OR                   Moda Center

Sun    9/27            Seattle, WA                     KeyArena at Seattle Center

Tue    9/29            Vancouver, BC                Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena

Thu    10/1            Calgary, AB                     Scotiabank Saddledome

Sat     10/3            Edmonton, AB                 Rexall Place

Tue    10/6            Saskatoon, SK                 SaskTel Centre

Thu    10/8            Winnipeg, MB                  MTS Centre

Sat     10/10          Minneapolis, MN             Target Center

Tue    10/13          Milwaukee, WI                BMO Harris Bradley Center

Thu    10/15          Chicago, IL                     United Center

Sat     10/17          Detroit, MI                      Joe Louis Arena

Mon   10/19          Toronto, ON                    Air Canada Centre

Fri      10/23          Pittsburgh, PA                CONSOL Energy Center

Sun    10/25          Newark, NJ                     Prudential Center

Tue    10/27          New York, NY                 Madison Square Garden

Thu    10/29          Boston, MA                     TD Garden

Sun    11/1            Washington, DC              Verizon Center

Wed   11/4            Philadelphia, PA              Wells Fargo Center

Tue    12/1            Toronto, ON                    Air Canada Centre

Fri      12/4            Louisville, KY                  KFC Yum! Center

Sun    12/6            St. Louis, MO                  Scottrade Center

Tue    12/8            Kansas City, MO             Sprint Center

Thu    12/10          Denver, CO                     Pepsi Center

Sun    12/13          Oakland, CA                    Oracle Arena

 

Tickets for the original dates will be honored for the new shows, which will be announced shortly.

 

 

15 thoughts on “Postponed 2015 North American Tour”

  1. Pete Oswald says:

    Thanks to The Who for all you do for the fans but especially for all you do for the charity’s you have started and continue to support. I know that it has made a huge different’s in many peoples lives !!!! To Roger , I hope you continue to get better. Can’t wait to see you guys in Portland , Seattle , Vancover . Las Vegas and Denver. Cheers to all . Pete from Cheyenne , Wyoming

  2. Still the best live band on the planet! Roger, wishing you all the best and a full recovery. Maybe you guys can work out My Wife for John, would love to hear that! As long as Pete Townsend is playing guitar rock is not dead! Long Live The Who and Long Live Rock!!!

  3. David says:

    Get well soon Roger, seen The Who at O2 Arena and Hyde Park this year, always fantastic..looking forward to seeing you back on stage in 2016.Long Live The Who

  4. stepee says:

    Get well soon Mr Daltry and keep well Mr Townshend and everyone else in the Who family. Many luvs!

  5. Keith G says:

    Calgary says”Get Well Soon Roger” …

  6. Octavio Sediles says:

    My heart goes out to Roger. I came to tears when I heard the news of what he had contracted. It is a big relief to hear that he will be ok. I would wait for ever to see you guys again, but obviously none of us have that much time. The Who is indeed one of the Greatest rock n’ roll bands in the history of Rock. Your music runs through my blood and into my soul. I look foward to seeing you once again in ALL your glory! God bless and get all the rest you need Roger. Thank you Pete for giving is the greatest gift in the world the gift of music.

  7. Sara says:

    I love you Roger. Please stay healthy and recover!

  8. Mark says:

    Feel better soon, Rodger

  9. Roop says:

    You take good care of yourself. To paraphrase Bill Shankly, remember that rock ‘n roll is not a matter of life and death. Thank our Gracious Lord you have got good public around you. We all hope your recovery is swift. Be safe/lucky.

  10. Ted Kozlowski says:

    All the best to the both of you. Get well Mr. Daltrey. We will be waiting for you in NY in 2016.

  11. peter stiekema says:

    Get well soon, Roger. This year my wife and I have been in London, Dublin and Amsterdam. Magnificent shows. Best wishes from Holland.

  12. trip says:

    see you in the spring then won’t we, and if not well we love you anyway.

  13. Larry Seyler says:

    Get well soon. Will see you in Pittsburgh, Pa. in March 2016 instead of Oct. 2015. Well worth the wait!

  14. nancy grandinetti says:

    Get well! Was so looking forward to 12/27 at MSG! HANGING IN UNTIL 3/3!!!

  15. Paul says:

    Im praying for you Roger, you did a great show back in Connecticut this past May, may the good Lord heal your condition, God Bless

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