Ever wondered what happens when a rock legend like Roger Daltrey gets heckled during a solo show?
Well, Roger Daltrey, the iconic frontman of The Who, was performing a solo gig at Wolverhampton Civic Hall. Daltrey sat down at the front of the stage with an acoustic guitar and tried to play a version of The Kinks’ poignant 1968 U.K. hit “Days.” Before he could begin, suddenly a woman in the audience started heckling him, demanding he play a Who song.
As seen in fan-shot video, this began a humorous and somewhat lengthy war of wills between the British rock legend and the audience member. After an exchange of words back and forth, the fan finally relented, and Daltrey delivered a tender, stripped-down version of “Days.”
Now, this heckler incident isn’t the only drama surrounding Daltrey lately. Remember Zak Starkey? Son of Ringo Starr and The Who’s drummer since 1996? Well, after a performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall, Daltrey halted the band’s final song, “The Song Is Over,” expressing frustration with the sound mix. He reportedly said, “To sing that song I do need to hear the key, and I can’t. All I’ve got is drums going boom, boom, boom. I can’t sing to that. I’m sorry, guys.”
Following this, it was announced that Starkey would be stepping down. He expressed surprise at the decision, stating he was “surprised and saddened” by the news.
Just days later, guitarist Pete Townshend clarified that Starkey was not being asked to step down. He attributed the situation to communication issues and acknowledged his own role in the confusion, particularly related to his recent knee surgery and inadequate sound checks. Townshend noted that Starkey agreed to adjust his drumming to better fit the band’s non-orchestral setup.
During an interview, Pete Townshend also spoke about his love for the creative process, particularly as it relates to being in the recording studio.
