The Who: Pete Townshend Hopes for Farewell Tour Before He and Roger Daltrey "Crawl Off and Die"
Pete Townshend has expressed his desire for The Who to embark on a farewell tour before the duo "crawls off and die." The iconic rock band has not released a new album since 2019’s "Who," and it remains to be seen whether they will tour behind a new record.
In a recent interview with The Daily Beast, Townshend revealed that he is not interested in bullying his bandmate Roger Daltrey into collaborating on a new album. "I’m not gonna try to bully Roger to do anything," he said. "I don’t want to have the job that I used to have around the time of ‘Quadrophenia,’ which is bullying everybody in The Who to do exactly what I want to do."
Townshend’s remarks come as The Who marks the 15th anniversary of their "Endless Wire" album. Although the band has not released a new record since then, they have still managed to tour and release live albums, including "The Who With Orchestra Live at Wembley" in 2020.
Pete Townshend’s Vision for a Farewell Tour
Townshend has hinted that he would like to see The Who embark on a farewell tour with a smaller, more intimate setup. "I’m hoping Roger and I can find some common ground and find some way to work again, possibly without an orchestra because I think we’ve done that," he said. "But also, there’s this sense that we’re in the last tour period of our career. Are we just hoping to do what Bob Dylan does and just keep going?"
Townshend has also expressed admiration for Roger Daltrey’s recent solo tour and his ability to connect with fans in smaller settings. "I’m encouraged by seeing what Roger’s doing in his solo tour," he said. "It seems to me that if we put a small band together and just decided to throw shit at the wall, it might be great."
The Breakdown in Communication
Despite his positive outlook, Townshend acknowledges that there is a breakdown in communication between him and Daltrey. "Roger and I don’t converse. We don’t talk. So, it might be difficult to land on something that we both share an interest in – but it’s there for the taking, I think."
This lack of communication may be attributed to the band’s turbulent past, which has seen its share of conflicts and creative differences. However, Townshend remains hopeful that they can bridge their gap and work together again.
Farewell Tour or Not?
While Townshend has expressed his desire for a farewell tour, it remains to be seen whether The Who will actually embark on such a tour. The band has a rich history of making music and performing together, and it’s possible that they may decide to continue making music and touring into the future.
In the meantime, fans will have to wait and see what the future holds for The Who. Will they embark on a farewell tour, or will they continue to make music and perform together? Only time will tell.
Conclusion
Pete Townshend’s remarks have sparked hopes that The Who may embark on a farewell tour before they "crawl off and die." While the band has not released a new album since 2019, they have still managed to tour and release live albums. With a history of creative differences and conflicts, it’s unclear whether The Who will actually go on a farewell tour. However, with Townshend’s positive outlook and admiration for Daltrey’s solo tour, there is still a glimmer of hope that the duo may find a way to work together again and give fans the farewell tour they crave.
FAQs
Q: Will The Who embark on a farewell tour?
A: Pete Townshend has expressed his desire for a farewell tour, but it remains to be seen whether the band will actually go on tour.
Q: Has The Who released a new album since 2019?
A: No, The Who has not released a new album since 2019’s "Who."
Q: Will Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey collaborate on a new album?
A: It’s unclear whether Townshend and Daltrey will collaborate on a new album. Townshend has expressed a desire to work with Daltrey again, but the two have had a history of creative differences.
Q: What is the current status of The Who’s music career?
A: The Who has been touring and releasing live albums, but they have not released a new studio album since 2019.
