**Summary: Roger Daltrey’s Health Concerns During Charity Concert**
The Who’s Roger Daltrey, at 81, revealed he’s experiencing vision issues while performing live at a charity concert for the Teenage Cancer Trust.
### Who is Roger Daltrey?
Roger Daltrey, the lead singer of The Who, performed alongside bandmate Pete Townshend at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Thursday. This concert marked the beginning of a series of performances aimed at supporting the Teenage Cancer Trust.
### What Did Daltrey Say?
During the concert, Daltrey addressed the audience of 5,000, humorously stating, “The joys of getting old mean you go deaf. I also now have got the joy of going blind.” He expressed gratitude for still having his voice, joking that losing it would leave him with a “full Tommy,” referencing the character from The Who’s iconic 1969 album.
– Daltrey’s voice cracked during a later song, which he referred to as a “senior moment,” adding, “No apologies, I f***** up.”
– He has been known to wear purple-tinted glasses in public.
### Age-Related Health Issues
Pete Townshend, 79, also shared his own health challenges, revealing that he had undergone knee replacement surgery four and a half weeks prior. He humorously attributed his recovery to dancing like Mick Jagger, the lead singer of the Rolling Stones.
### Daltrey’s Future with the Charity
Daltrey announced he would be stepping back from his role as curator of the Teenage Cancer Trust’s Royal Albert Hall concerts, a series he initiated in 2000. However, he will continue as an honorary patron of the charity. The trust plans to collaborate with various guest curators, with Robert Smith of The Cure set to take on the role next year.
### Conclusion
As Daltrey and Townshend continue to perform together after six decades, fans are left wondering how the legendary band will adapt to these changes. Will you be attending their next concert?
### FAQs:
**Q: What health issues has Roger Daltrey mentioned during his performances?**
A: Roger Daltrey has mentioned experiencing vision problems and a loss of hearing as he ages, humorously referring to these changes during a recent charity concert.
