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The Who’s Roger Daltrey Knighted in King Charles III’s Birthday Honours
- Roger Daltrey, frontman of The Who, was knighted on June 14 in King Charles III’s Birthday Honours for his services to music and charity.
- Daltrey’s knighthood recognizes his co-founding of The Who in 1964 and over two decades as a patron and curator of the Teenage Cancer Trust concerts.
- During Daltrey’s involvement, the Teenage Cancer Trust has raised over £36 million and helped establish 28 dedicated specialist centers within NHS hospitals throughout the UK.
- Daltrey expressed his deep appreciation for receiving the award, dedicating it particularly to the Teenage Cancer Trust and recognizing the many unsung individuals whose efforts have contributed to the charity’s achievements.
- Meanwhile, The Who announced their US farewell tour starting August 16 with Scott Devours replacing drummer Zak Starkey, whose May departure sparked confusion.
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The Who’s Roger Daltrey Knighted in King Charles III’s Birthday Honours
Roger Daltrey was among the notable figures recognized in King Charles III’s Birthday Honours list. The Who frontman, 81, was celebrated for his outstanding contributions to music and his long-standing charitable work — particularly with the Teenage Cancer Trust, where he has served as a patron since 2000. “It is a wonderful honour for me and especially for Teenage Cancer Trust,” Daltrey said in a statement shared in Instagram. “I accept thi…
He's Sir Roger Daltrey now: The Who rocker knighted by King Charles
Disney/Eric McCandless Roger Daltrey has been knighted by King Charles. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has been recognized as a Knight Bachelor as part of the King’s Birthday Honours. The now Sir Roger Daltrey is being honored for his contributions to music and his charity work, including raising funds for causes like Teenage Cancer Trust. “It is a wonderful honour for me and especially for Teenage Cancer Trust,” Sir Roger shared in a statement, …
The Who’s Roger Daltrey recognized with Knighthood
The British rocker has been honored for his musical contributions and charitable organization The Who frontman Roger Daltrey has been recognized with a Knighthood in HM The King’s Birthday Honors by King Charles III. The rocker was honored for his remarkable contribution to British music and culture for over half a century and the tens […] The post The Who’s Roger Daltrey recognized with Knighthood appeared first on The Music Universe.
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