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Roger Daltrey

Roger Harry Daltrey (born 1 March 1944) is an English singer, musician and actor. He is a co-founder and the lead singer of the rock band the Who.

Daltrey's hit songs with the Who include "My Generation", "Pinball Wizard", "Won't Get Fooled Again", "Baba O'Riley" and "You Better You Bet". He began his solo career in 1973, while still a member of the Who. Since then he has released ten solo studio albums, five compilation albums, and one live album. His solo hits include "Giving It All Away", "Walking the Dog", "Written on the Wind", "Free Me", "Without Your Love" and "Under a Raging Moon".

The Who are considered one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century and have sold over 100 million records worldwide. As a member of the band, Daltrey received a Lifetime achievement award from the British Phonographic Industry in 1988, and from the Grammy Foundation in 2001. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990, and the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2005. He and Pete Townshend received Kennedy Center Honors in 2008 and The George and Ira Gershwin Award for Lifetime Musical Achievement at UCLA on 21 May 2016. Daltrey has also been an actor and film producer, with roles in films, theatre, and television. Planet Rock listeners voted him rock's fifth-greatest voice in 2009, and he was ranked number 61 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 greatest singers of all time in 2010.

Birth and Death Data: Born March 1, 1944 (Hammersmith)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1957 - 1971

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist

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Recordings (Results 51-75 of 82 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 121462 1968-1969 Sensation Who, The vocalist  
Decca 121463 1968-1969 Miracle cure Who, The vocalist  
Decca 121464 1968-1969 Sally Simpson Who, The vocalist  
Decca 121465 1968-1969 I'm free Who, The vocalist  
Decca 121466 1968-1969 Tommy's holiday camp Who, The vocalist  
Decca 121467 1968-1969 Welcome Who, The vocalist  
Decca 121468 1968-1969 We're not gonna take it Who, The vocalist  
Decca 121523 1968-1969 Eyesight to the blind Who, The vocalist  
Decca 122560 3/20/1970 The seeker Who, The vocalist  
Decca 122561 3/20/1970 Here for more Who, The vocalist  
Decca 122668 2/14/1970 Young man (Blues) Who, The vocalist  
Decca 122669 2/14/1970 Substitute Who, The vocalist  
Decca 122670 2/4/1970 Summertime blues Who, The vocalist  
Decca 122671 2/14/1970 Shakin' all over Who, The vocalist  
Decca 122672 2/14/1970 My generation ; See me, feel me, touch me ; Higher ; Over bridge ; Coming out to get you ; Underture ; Driving four Who, The vocalist  
Decca 122673 2/14/1970 The magic bus Who, The vocalist  
Decca 122916 6/17/1970 Heaven and hell Who, The vocalist  
Decca 123092 8/21/1970 See me, feel me Who, The vocalist  
Decca 123093 8/21/1970 Overture from Tommy Who, The vocalist  
Decca 123555 6/4/1971 Won't get fooled again Who, The vocalist  
Decca 123556 6/4/1971 I don't even know myself Who, The vocalist  
Decca 123586 7/8/1971 Baba O' Riley Who, The vocalist  
Decca 123587 7/8/1971 Bargain Who, The vocalist  
Decca 123588 7/8/1971 Love ain't for keeping Who, The vocalist  
Decca 123589 7/8/1971 My wife Who, The vocalist  
(Results 51-75 of 82 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Daltrey, Roger," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/310772.

Daltrey, Roger. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/310772.

"Daltrey, Roger." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/310772

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