Roger Daltrey Height, Weight, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Biography

About (Profile/Biography):
Roger Harry Daltrey, born 1 March 1944 in London, England, is a legendary rock singer, actor, and humanitarian best known as lead vocalist of The Who. Roger co founded The Who in the early 1960s, releasing classics like My Generation, Baba O’Riley, and the rock opera Tommy. His powerful voice, energetic stage presence, and charismatic leadership made him one of the best known frontmen in rock history. Outside The Who, Roger has pursued a solo music career, acted in film and theatre, and advocated for health and youth causes. Over decades, he has balanced musical innovation with activism becoming patron of Teenage Cancer Trust, raising millions for charity, and recently honoured with knighthood for his services to music and philanthropy. Despite age and challenges, Roger continues to perform, inspire new audiences, and stand as an icon of rock’s golden era.
Early Life & Background of Roger Daltrey
• Roger was born in Shepherd’s Bush and raised in Acton in wartime London, the son of a plumber and a housewife, growing up with modest means. 
• As a boy he swallowed a rusty nail requiring surgery, leaving him with a visible scar and early experience of hardship. 
• Roger first joined a skiffle group The Detours in his teens, built a homemade guitar, then evolved the group that became The Who
Music Career & Achievements of Roger Daltrey
• Roger fronted The Who since 1964, delivering iconic vocals on songs like Won’t Get Fooled Again and My Generation. 
• He launched solo albums from 1973 onward, including Daltrey and Ride a Rock Horse, expanding his musical style beyond the band. 
• Roger has acted in films and stage productions, notably playing “Tommy Walker” in Tommy (1975), earning nominations and praise for his acting. 
Controversies & Public Challenges
• Roger has criticized music streaming services and record companies, saying artists are “being robbed blind” by unfair royalties. 
• A recent dispute surfaced with longtime drummer Zak Starkey, involving accusations of “character assassination” and performance issues. 
• Roger also shared that age has brought hearing and sight loss, openly discussing how that impacts performance, which raised concerns among fans. 
Awards & Recognitions received by Roger Daltrey
• He was appointed a CBE (Commander of the British Empire) in 2004 for services to music and charity. 
• Roger was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Who in 1990 and into the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2005. 
• In 2025, Roger was knighted in King’s Birthday Honours for his charitable work, particularly with the Teenage Cancer Trust. 
Lesser-Known Facts about Roger Daltrey
• Roger’s stage trademark of swinging, throwing and catching his microphone came because he didn’t know what else to do during instrumental sections. 
• He once made a guitar himself out of a block of wood, before obtaining real instruments showing early ingenuity and drive. 
• Roger has raised over £36 million via Teenage Cancer Trust shows since founding them, using music to support young people battling cancer.