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Sir Roger Daltrey CBE knighted in HM The King’s birthday honours

It’s with the greatest pleasure we’re delighted to announce that Sir Roger Daltrey CBE has been recognised with a Knighthood in HM The King’s Birthday Honours. It’s richly deserved not just for his remarkable contribution to British music and culture for over half a century, but for the tens of millions of pounds that his relentless fundraising and brilliant live performances have generated for Teenage Cancer Trust among other causes.

Sir Roger is a true inspiration and we salute him and all the other honourees from the worlds of music and the creative arts for enriching our lives with their brilliant human artistry and achievements.

Roger said in a statement: “It is a wonderful honour for me and especially for Teenage Cancer Trust. I accept this award not only for myself but on behalf of all the unsung heroes who have given their energy towards making the Teenage Cancer Trust the success it has become. The likes of The Who and their fans, Angie Jenkison, Lindsay Hughes, Des Murphy, Rob Ballantine and the late Chris York are some of many who have done so much to elevate the charity, to the point where it now has 28 specialist units in NHS hospitals across the U.K.”

31 thoughts on “Sir Roger Daltrey CBE knighted in HM The King’s birthday honours”

  1. Martin Thomas says:

    Congrats Sir Rodg! So pleased for you and your family. You continue to inspire and I can’t wait for Newark and MSG in August. “She was the first song I ever sang”.

  2. Sandra Alison Cooke says:

    Well done Roger you deserve it!

  3. Chris says:

    Well deserved and long over due! Congratulations Roger we love you

  4. Alan Barnes says:

    Congratulations… it’s about time!

  5. Allan Boyle says:

    Well deserved Roger, Sir Roger!

  6. Ian Hardinge says:

    Congratulations Sir Roger, well deserved and long overdue

  7. Richard says:

    Massive Massive Congratulations Roger. So well deserved. See you st Audley End x

  8. Kevin Wolfenden says:

    Long overdue & very well deserved.

  9. David Rodgers says:

    Congratulations 🎉
    On your Knighthood
    Sir Roger Daltrey CBE
    Well deserved for all the
    Lives you have saved and helped
    Thought Teenage Cancer Trust.
    Spreading awareness of early diagnosis!
    Soo proud of you SIR!

  10. John Pucio says:

    Congratulations it’s long over due.

  11. Declan Naughton says:

    SUITS YOU SIR
    Well done !

  12. John Dyer says:

    Congratulations Sir Roger, you have been an inspiration.i first saw the Who play in the early 70s headlining at Charlton athletics ground what a day/night that was, fantastic. Many thanks for all the work that you have done for the teenage cancer trust.

  13. Bob Sanger says:

    Well done Roger. As ann ardent Who fan. I am personally proud of all the charity work you have both contributed to The Teenage Trust

  14. Sharon says:

    Well deserved hecshould gave got it ages ago for all his charity work. His been missed off the list forca very long time. Well done Rog you deserve it.
    Love a dedicated Who fan.
    Xx

  15. Shaun Sankey says:

    Congratulations sir Roger your Knighthood is well deserved and it is about time

  16. Maggie deGatacre says:

    I felt as if I’d won an award myself. So thrilled for you. I’m immensely proud to be a fan. Loved your gig in the Palladium. Thank you for the years. M.

  17. JO says:

    Fantastic and well deserved

  18. Mike Lewis says:

    Every WHO fan in the world is honored with the knighthood of our beloved Roger.. What a wonderful honor it is… God bless you Rog…. And God bless the Greatest and most important Rock Star that wrote the words that Roger sang.. Pete Townsend!!!

  19. John Beaton says:

    Well done Roger, you richly deserve this honor.
    Fished your beautiful lakes 25 years ago

  20. William says:

    Congratulations Sir Roger! You are a credit to your nation. With warmest wishes, a fan of 45 years.

  21. Dave johns says:

    Well deserved sir Roger , keep on rocking my friend

  22. peter stiekema says:

    Grats Roger. You deserved the title a long time ago. I always wondered why it took so long. Enjoy it with the family.

  23. Dear Sir Roger Daltrey, I’m pleased to hear that the funds raised for the songs you sang which Pete Townshend composed for The Who went to charities benefiting healthcare and treatment for various hospitals. As a guitarist and singer myself, I know there were many challenges along the way such as vocal practice, recording sessions, rehearsals, and rock concerts. Congratulations! I wish happiness and good health for you and your family, and my favourite rock band The Who!

  24. Congratulations, Roger; you and Pete model to us men how to access true masculine power, not collapse under its pressure, but GiVE from that boundless, regenerative wellspring. Thank you. A grateful fan since ‘69. See you in Vancouver, Bc.

  25. Neil Rogers says:

    Congratulations Roger! Well deserved : ). Now do the right thing and get Zak back in the mix please. I beg you!

  26. Kevin Kennedy says:

    Congratulations Roger

  27. L Norton says:

    Roger thoroughly deserves this honour. Having seen The Who many times over the years, to have done all he and others have done in making the Teenage Cancer Trust what it is explemary.

  28. Mark Donoghue says:

    … & arise
    Sir Microphone-cable !!

    🎤 🎯 🏅

  29. Marc Black in Salt Lake City says:

    Commander Daltrey, you have have always represented your country with a sterling presence here in America. As I communicated to you in SLC November 2006, you are the best vocalist and no one comes close, Sir.

  30. Renata says:

    My Sir… love it and si,well deserved

  31. Allan Wilson says:

    Well done 👏. You should have got it long ago.

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