The Who: Farewell Tour (Again)
The band with the undisputed record for the most ‘farewell tours’, The Who have announced “The Song Is Over” farewell tour. The tour title comes from a song on the “Who’s Next” album.
The 16-date tour will kick off August. 16th in Sunrise, FL, and is scheduled to conclude September 28th in Las Vegas. General onsale begins May 16th.
“For me, playing to American audiences and those in Canada has always been incredible; I keep coming back. Every time I do, I meet new fans and feel new energy,” offered guitarist Pete Townshend. “Roger (Daltrey) and I are in a good place, despite our age, eager to throw our weight behind this fond farewell.”
Despite the deaths of drummer Keith Moon and bassist John Entwistle surviving founding members Townshend and vocalist Roger Daltrey have continued to tour.
“The Song Is Over” Tour Dates:
Aug 16 – Sunrise, FL – Amerant Bank Arena
Aug 19 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
Aug 21 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
Aug 23 – Atlantic City, NJ – Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall
Aug 26 – Boston, MA – Fenway Park
Aug 28 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
Aug 30 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Sep 2 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
Sep 4 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
Sep 7 – Chicago, IL – United Center
Sep 17 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl
Sep 19 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl
Sep 21 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
Sep 23 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena
Sep 25 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
Sep 28 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena
The Who completed their first farewell tour on December 17th, 1982 in Toronto.
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