Roger Daltrey, famous singer and frontman of The Who, has continued to defy all odds by passionately pursuing his musical career even at the advanced age of 81. Just last week, Daltrey delivered a captivating performance at a Teenage Cancer Trust Charity event in London alongside his longtime bandmate, Pete Townsend.
However, during the event, Daltrey took a moment to share heartbreaking news with the audience. The iconic rocker revealed that his advancing age has started to take a toll on him, as he now battles a series of health challenges that may impact his career in the near future.
Roger Daltrey shares ongoing battles with his sight and hearing
The 81-year-old recently opened up the Charity event held at London’s Royal Albert Hall and shared the health challenges he faces as he ages.
Daltrey revealed that he is gradually losing both his vision and hearing. Despite the depth of the setbacks, he expressed gratitude for being able to retain his voice, joking that without his voice, he would fully embody the character of Tommy Walker, a fictional character from the band’s 1969 album-turned-rock opera who was deaf, mute, and blind all at once.
Roger Daltrey had previously revealed a hearing problem
A career that has lasted for more than six decades, Daltrey, who is a member of one of the world’s most successful rock bands, has, over the years, been deeply affected by the effects of stage performances, and he has always been vocal about it.
In 2018, during one of his concerts in Las Vegas, the musician openly disclosed to the crowd that he had begun to experience a significant hearing loss, claiming that it had become very serious. He also took the opportunity to warn both his fans and fellow artists about putting their health first. Daltrey strongly urged them to always come to live performances with their earplugs.