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Legendary rocker reveals on stage he’s going blind, deaf; ‘Fortunately, I still have my voice’
« on: March 31, 2025, 08:49:10 am »
Sixties rock legend Roger Daltrey, the lead singer of The Who, said he’s feeling the effects of age, losing his sight as well as his hearing.

While raising money for the Teenage Cancer Trust, Daltrey spoke from the stage during a performance.


The 81-year-old singer likened his struggle to that of one of his band’s most famous creations, according to The Sun.

“The joys of getting old mean you go deaf, I also now have got the joy of going blind,” Daltrey said, while wearing purple-tinted sunglasses. “Fortunately, I still have my voice, because then I’ll have a full Tommy.”


https://www.al.com/news/2025/03/legendary-rocker-reveals-on-stage-hes-going-blind-deaf-fortunately-i-still-have-my-voice.html
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Re: Legendary rocker reveals on stage he’s going blind, deaf; ‘Fortunately, I still have my voice’
« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2025, 08:49:39 am »
This is so incredibly sad. Who doesn't or didn't like The Who?
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Re: Legendary rocker reveals on stage he’s going blind, deaf; ‘Fortunately, I still have my voice’
« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2025, 09:15:52 am »
Dude you're 81. Give it up and pass the torch.
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Re: Legendary rocker reveals on stage he’s going blind, deaf; ‘Fortunately, I still have my voice’
« Reply #3 on: March 31, 2025, 10:34:18 am »
"I hope I die before I get old."

He can't even enjoy Pinball.  Time has passed his g-g-g-generation./..
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Re: Legendary rocker reveals on stage he’s going blind, deaf; ‘Fortunately, I still have my voice’
« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2025, 11:38:16 am »
Quote from: Free Vulcan on March 31, 2025, 09:15:52 am
Dude you're 81. Give it up and pass the torch.
To who?

My great grandkids enjoy music from the era.
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Re: Legendary rocker reveals on stage he’s going blind, deaf; ‘Fortunately, I still have my voice’
« Reply #5 on: March 31, 2025, 01:44:02 pm »
Quote from: Smokin Joe on March 31, 2025, 11:38:16 am
To who?

My great grandkids enjoy music from the era.
Nobody lives forever, but his music will always be there.
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Re: Legendary rocker reveals on stage he’s going blind, deaf; ‘Fortunately, I still have my voice’
« Reply #6 on: March 31, 2025, 01:49:53 pm »
Quote from: GtHawk on March 31, 2025, 01:44:02 pm
Nobody lives forever, but his music will always be there.
Mozart. Bach, Brahms, Ludwig Von...Even Gershwin
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Re: Legendary rocker reveals on stage he’s going blind, deaf; ‘Fortunately, I still have my voice’
« Reply #7 on: March 31, 2025, 02:28:52 pm »
Kind of tough to sing as an accompaniment  if you have problems hearing the band Roger.  From the guy who sang....  I hope I die, before I get old. ......

Retire gracefully.   
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Re: Legendary rocker reveals on stage he’s going blind, deaf; ‘Fortunately, I still have my voice’
« Reply #8 on: March 31, 2025, 02:39:51 pm »
Quote from: Wingnut on March 31, 2025, 10:34:18 am
"I hope I die before I get old."

He can't even enjoy Pinball.  Time has passed his g-g-g-generation./..

Nicely worded.
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Re: Legendary rocker reveals on stage he’s going blind, deaf; ‘Fortunately, I still have my voice’
« Reply #9 on: March 31, 2025, 04:55:09 pm »
That would be scary as all get out to lose both sight and hearing no matter who you are. But a musician relies on both so heavily.

I hate to tell you Rog, you can still sing but your signature throaty yells aren't there. Nor should they be. Dude...you are 81.

I feel sorry for him.
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