The rocker has been recognized for services to music and charity, particularly his work raising money for Teenage Cancer Trust.
“It’s with the greatest pleasure we’re delighted to announce that Sir Roger Daltrey CBE has been recognised with a Knighthood in HM The King’s Birthday Honours,” BPI CEO and BPI Chair Dr Jo Twist OBE and YolanDa Brown OBE DL said. “It’s richly deserved not just for his remarkable contribution to British music and culture for over half a century, but for the tens of millions of pounds that his relentless fundraising and brilliant live performances have generated for Teenage Cancer Trust among other causes.
“Sir Roger is a true inspiration and we salute him and all the other honourees from the worlds of music and the creative arts for enriching our lives with their brilliant human artistry and achievements.”
“It is a wonderful honour for me and especially for Teenage Cancer Trust,” says Daltrey. “I accept this award not only for myself but on behalf of all the unsung heroes who have given their energy towards making the Teenage Cancer Trust the success it has become. The likes of The Who and their fans, Angie Jenkison, Lindsay Hughes, Des Murphy, Rob Ballantine and the late Chris York are some of many who have done so much to elevate the charity, to the point where it now has 28 specialist units in NHS hospitals across the U.K.”
The Who will launch The Song Is Over North America Farewell Tour on August 16 in Sunrise, FL.
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