Roger Daltrey on The Who: "That part of my life is over."

It looks like The Who might finally be throwing in the towel, if lead singer Roger Daltrey is to be believed.

Daltrey, 79, told The Times "I'm happy saying that part of my life is over". Daltrey admitted that a meeting between other living founding member Pete Townshend was necessary, but it appears that the writing is on the wall.

It's not a surprising development. Roger and Pete have been operating as a two piece, backed by various musicians, including Ringo Starr's son Zak Starkey on drums, ever since John Entwistle's untimely death back in 2002. While the band has managed to find a wide range of success in that time, with two albums, 2006's Endless Wire and 2019's much better received WHO, it is clear that the band cannot continue forever. The band soldiered on following the Covid-19 pandemic, with multiple successful tours in North America and Europe.

The Who was founded in its current name in 1964, consisting of its classic lineup of Daltrey, Townshend, Entwistle, and Keith Moon. The band remained a household name throughout the 1960s and 70s, delivering hits such as "My Generation", "Substitute", "I Can See for Miles" "Baba O'Riley", "Who Are You" and more, until Keith Moon's tragic death from drug overdose in 1978. Following Moon's death, the band continued on with limited success with Kenney Jones on drums until disbanding in 1982. The band returned briefly throughout the 90s before returning in its current form in 2002.

It is worth noting that Daltrey and Townshend have talked about ending the band in the past. It remains to be seen if it is true. The Who's next concerts are a trio of dates in March for the band's charity, Who Cares Teenage Cancer Trust. The charity has raised over 3 million pounds in the name of cancer research over the past two decades.