The Who is pushing back their 50th-anniversary tour to spring 2016 after the frontman was prescribed a period of rest by doctors due to his illness.
- Sep 18, 2015
AceShowbiz - After postponing their first four shows to give Roger Daltrey proper time to recuperate from the mystery virus he had contracted, The Who is now forced to push back the remaining dates of their 50th-anniversary tour. The band is now rescheduling the entire tour for 2016.
The band was supposed to kick off the roadshow this month. Initially it was hoped that the rest of the tour might proceed, but after extensive tests the seriousness of his condition became apparent when doctors diagnosed the frontman with viral Meningitis and prescribed a period of rest.
"We are very sorry to disappoint our fans in this way. For the last four weeks, I have been in and out of the hospital and have been diagnosed with viral Meningitis. I am now on the mend and feeling a lot better but I am going to need a considerable time to recover. The doctors tell me I will make a complete recovery, but that I should not do any touring this year," Daltrey said.
Bandmate Pete Townshend added, "We are rescheduling all the shows for next Spring 2016. We apologize to all our fans who have supported us in the last 50 years. Once Roger is completely well we will come back stronger than ever and Roger and I will give you all a show to remember."
