The Who's Roger Daltrey Is 'F—ing Sick' of Fans Asking About Concert Setlists Before Shows: 'No Surprises Left'

• Roger Daltrey has revealed that he hates fans asking for concert setlists before a new show Board interview
• The Who frontman also explained why he prefers an element of surprise in his live performances
• The singer is currently touring the US this summer as a solo act

In a world where concert listings are the main search, Roger Daltrey still believes in keeping the element of surprise.

The frontman of The Who (80) recently expressed his complaints about the concert culture in a new edition Board interview, during which he declined to reveal which songs he plans to perform on his current 10-date US tour

“I’m not going to talk about the songs,” Daltrey said. “Too many people are discovering songs. There are no surprises with concerts these days, because everyone wants to see the setlist. I’m fucking sick of it.”

The rock icon also said: “The internet has ruined my live shows,” adding: “Who wants to know what’s next? People forget about surprises. I can’t stand it.”

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Roger Daltrey of The Who performs with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra at the Royal Sandringham Estate in August 2023 in Sandringham, Norfolk.

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While he didn’t reveal many details about his upcoming shows, Daltrey said fans can expect to hear The Who’s cult hit “Won’t Get Fooled Again,” although it will sound a little different live.

“We don’t use a loop for instruments. We do it on real instruments,” he explained. “It just derails it and gives me more space as a singer.”

Don’t expect the Who’s lead singer to deliver the song’s famous scream, though. “I won’t do it [it]Daltrey added. “I’m gonna make the fucking crowd scream. I’ve been screaming that for 55 years and I’ve had enough. I don’t even want to try it now; brutally affects the vocal cords. They can scream and I’ll do the rest. These days I’m more into singing. At the age of 80, I think I deserve it.”

Roger Daltrey of The Who performs during the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival at Fair Grounds Race Course in April 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Daltrey continues his tour this month with musicians Simon Townshend (younger brother of The Who co-founder and lead singer Pete Townshend) on guitar, violinist Katie Jacoby and Billy Nicholls on mandolin and vocals. Percussionist Jody Linscott on percussion, guitarist Doug Boyle, bassist John Hogg, accordionist Steve Weston, drummer Scott Devours and Geraint Watkins (keyboards) will also join his band.

The singer’s summer tour kicks off again on June 12 in Vienna, Va., and wraps up in Highland Park, Ill., on June 29. Boardthe show lineup includes “a mostly acoustic set of Who gems, rarities, solo nuggets and other surprises,” plus Q&A opportunities for the audience.

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Daltrey dropped his latest solo album, As long as I have you in the summer of 2018. His legendary English rock band — which he co-founded in London in 1964 — last released their 12th studio album, a deluxe version of the 2019 album. WHOalmost four years ago and embarked on a North American tour in 2022.

In addition to his new live shows, Daltrey is working on a biopic about the late The Who drummer Keith Moon and is still looking for a director. He is also considering a second book to follow his 2018 memoir Thank you very much Mr. Kibblewhite: My Storyper Boardwhich could potentially explore some of the insecurities the performer felt during the early days of The Who.

“I didn’t really go deep enough in my first book,” he said Board. “A lot of it was scary, but I didn’t show it. I have to write about it.”

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