In a recent appearance on the popular chat show hosted by David Letterman, legendary rockstar Roger Daltrey gave fans an update on The Who’s future reunion plans. Daltrey, known as the lead singer of one of the most popular rock and roll bands in the world, hinted that a reunion is unlikely to happen anytime soon.
During the interview, Letterman welcomed Daltrey to the show and expressed his excitement about having such a renowned musician as a guest. The two shared a light-hearted banter, with Daltrey revealing a funny incident that occurred earlier when a fan mistook a Led Zeppelin photo for a picture of The Who and asked him for an autograph.
As the conversation shifted towards the upcoming MTV Music Awards, where Daltrey was set to present an award, Letterman expressed his curiosity about Daltrey’s thoughts on music videos. The rockstar admitted that while he is not a big fan of videos, he acknowledges their significance in the music industry. However, he also believes that videos take away from the imagination that good music should evoke.
Aside from discussing his music career, Daltrey also mentioned his other ventures, including his farm. He shared that he owns a 300-acre farm and has converted a part of it into fishing lakes. Visitors can purchase tickets to fish in the lakes and potentially catch trout weighing up to 16 pounds. Daltrey’s entrepreneurial spirit shines through as he explains how he turned his love for fishing into a popular fishery business.
The conversation took an interesting turn when Letterman asked Daltrey about his experience as a Shakespearean actor. Daltrey surprisingly shared that he initially disliked Shakespeare but grew to love it after being cast in a production of “The Comedy of Errors.” He received favorable reviews for his performance, proving his versatility as an artist.
Towards the end of the interview, Letterman touched on the subject of The Who’s future, asking if the band would ever reunite. Daltrey replied that while Pete Townshend, the band’s guitarist, doesn’t want to reunite as The Who, he believes he will work with Townshend again in some capacity. As Daltrey reflects on his journey as a musician and actor, he admits that rock and roll doesn’t always accommodate the feelings of middle age, causing him to view the genre differently.
As fans eagerly await updates on The Who’s future, Daltrey’s appearance on Letterman’s talk show provided an entertaining and insightful look into the legendary rocker’s life and thoughts. With his accomplishments in both music and acting, along with his ventures as an entrepreneur, Daltrey continues to captivate audiences with his talent and diverse interests.
