Meta Description: Pete Townshend shares insights on the uncertain future of The Who, revealing his thoughts on a potential farewell tour and the band’s next steps. Will The Who continue?
Pete Townshend has provided an update on the future of The Who, admitting he’s unsure if their story has reached its natural conclusion. Throughout the last 12 months, both Townshend and singer Roger Daltrey have hinted at various outcomes for the legendary band.
The Who’s Uncertain Future: Farewell Tour or New Beginnings?
Since The Who’s last performance in March at London’s Royal Albert Hall, Townshend and Daltrey have pursued different projects. Townshend has been involved with a Broadway show, while Daltrey has been touring the United States.
Earlier this year, Townshend suggested that The Who might embark on a farewell tour, stating, “I do and I think I will. It feels to me like there’s one thing The Who can do, and that’s a final tour where we play every territory in the world and then crawl off to die.” However, he later retracted these comments during an appearance on the Sound Up podcast, clarifying, “I’m not doing a farewell tour. I think I was being sarcastic about it.”
Roger Daltrey’s Perspective on The Who’s Future
Daltrey also seems hesitant about returning to the road with The Who. He mentioned earlier this year, “I don’t write the songs. I never did. We need to sit down and have a meeting, but at the moment, I’m happy saying that part of my life is over.” In another interview with The Times, Daltrey discussed stepping down from his curator role with the Teenage Cancer Trust and admitted he’s “on my way out.”
Townshend’s Approach to Daltrey and The Who’s Continuation
Townshend has expressed that he won’t pressure Daltrey into making any decisions. He told The Daily Beast, “I’m not gonna try to bully Roger to do anything. I don’t want to have the job that I used to have around the time of Quadrophenia, which is bullying everybody in The Who to do exactly what I want to do.”
Despite the uncertainty, Townshend remains optimistic about the band’s future, stating, “I’m certainly not saying that we won’t do anything, but Roger and I do have a bit of a river to cross. And once we cross that river, we’ll see what happens.”
Will The Who Continue?
While it seems unlikely that The Who will release another album, Townshend appears determined for the band to continue in some form. If he has his way, the British rock titans might be back eventually.
The future of The Who remains uncertain, but fans can remain hopeful that Townshend and Daltrey will find a path forward, keeping the spirit of the iconic band alive.
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