Roger Daltrey has two generations of Townshends in his UK solo tour band

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Roger Daltrey has two generations of Townshends in his solo band for his rescheduled UK tour dates.The Who frontman has booked both Simon Townshend, the brother of The Who bassist/singer Pete Townshend, and Simon’s son, Ben, to support him on his tour.

It kicks off tonight (June 20) at the Bournemouth International Centre.Guitarist and singer Simon has played shows with The Who in the past, while Ben has played on several of Simon’s records as well as albums by The Cornerstones.The news comes as Daltrey embarks on his 12-date UK tour where he’ll play The Who classics and solo songs as well as host some fan Q&As.The remaining line-up for Daltrey’s solo band is as follows: Doug Boyle (guitar); Geraint Watkins (keyboards); John Hogg (bass); Jody Linscott (percussion); Billy Nicholls (backing vocals); Steve ‘West’ Weston (harmonica), and Katie Jacoby (violin).Roger Daltrey UK tour dates 2022 (any remaining tickets available here):JUNE 2022Monday 20: Bournemouth International CentreWednesday 22: Brighton CentreFriday 24 – Oxford New TheatreMonday 27 – Portsmouth GuildhallWednesday 29 – Nottingham Royal Concert HallJULY 2022Friday 01 – Southend Cliffs PavilionMonday 04 – Birmingham Symphony HallWednesday 06 – Glasgow ArmadilloSaturday 09 – Manchester O2 ApolloMonday 11 – Liverpool EmpireWednesday 13 – Newcastle City HallSunday 17 – London PalladiumDaltrey’s summer UK tour dates have been rescheduled from last year.In other news, The Who‘s recent North American tour took them to Cincinnati, Ohio for their first performance in the city for nearly 45 years after an infamous tragedy.The midwest US city was the centre of a tragedy during the band’s tour in December of 1979.