Together At The Who Since 1964, Pete Townshend Admits He Doesn't Have Good Communication With Roger Daltrey

JAKARTA - Pete Townshend (guitar) and Roger Daltrey (vocals) have been together at The Who since they were formed in 1964 and debuted a year later. Now only the two of them are left in the band.

Despite knowing each other and playing music together 61 years ago, Townshend revealed that he and Daltrey did not communicate well. In addition, both of them also have different needs as performers.

The statement comes as Townshend and Daltrey will be on tour in the US with the title 'The Song Is Over Tour' which will be the last series of concerts of The Who.

In total, they will undergo 16 shows, and the name of the tour is a tribute to their song with a similar title, which was released in 1971.

According to the guitarist, the dynamics between himself and the vocalist are on two different sides, although they still enjoy working together.

The Who is more of a brand than a band. Roger and I have a responsibility for music and its history," Townshend said, citing AARP via NME, Friday, August 29.

The Who (still) selling footage of Moon's family and Entwistle has become millionaires. There is also something more... We celebrate it. We are a tribute band for The Who," he continued.

Discussing his working relationship with Daltrey, the 80 guitarist added: 'We didn't communicate well. He and I are very different and we have different needs as performers.'

Then, Townshend referred to how he previously opened up about extensive touring pressures and said that playing live no longer fills his soul. On the other hand, Daltrey has different views.

"He was annoyed that he felt I sometimes gave the impression of having left the building," said Townshend, explaining his stance and referring to the battle of the vocalist with hearing loss.

"Roger complains about the fact that he is deaf. He is a singer, and he has to be 100 percent fit to do his job," he said.