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Roger Daltrey
Roger Harry Daltrey was born on 1 March 1944 in East Acton, London, England, during a wartime bombing raid, the eldest of three children to Harry and Irene Daltrey. From an early age he exhibited a fierce determination, excelling in the eleven‑plus exam before attending Acton County Grammar School, where he later formed the skiffle group the Detours and built his first guitar from plywood. In 1959 he joined the Detours as lead guitarist, quickly assuming a dominant leadership role that would later translate into his iconic front‑man presence with The Who. Daltrey’s powerful, gritty voice and theatrical stage antics—most famously swinging his microphone by its cord—propelled the band to global stardom, delivering anthems such as “My Generation”, “Pinball Wizard”, “Won’t Get Fooled Again”, “Baba O’Riley”, and “Who Are You”. While the group dominated the rock landscape, Daltrey launched a solo career in 1973, releasing ten studio albums that showcased his versatility across rock, pop, and blues, producing hits like “Giving It All Away”, “Free Me”, and “Under a Raging Moon”. Beyond music, he pursued acting, starring in Ken Russell’s film version of Tommy (1975) and earning a Golden Globe nomination, and he contributed as a film producer on projects such as McVicar. His commitment to charity is evident in the founding of the Teenage Cancer Trust concerts, raising over £20 million, and his support for numerous youth and health initiatives. Daltrey has been married twice—first to Jaquelin Rickman (1964‑1968) and then to Heather Taylor (1971‑present)—and is the father of eight children, including three with Taylor and several adopted offspring, and a proud grandfather of fifteen. Recognized with a knighthood in 2025 for services to music and charity, Daltrey remains an enduring figure in rock history, celebrated for his vocal power, charismatic leadership, and lifelong dedication to artistic and humanitarian causes.
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Given Name: Roger Harry Daltrey
Born: East Acton, London, England
Citizenship: British
Birthday: March 1, 1944
Occupations: singer, musician, songwriter, actor, film producer
Years Active: 1959-present
Children: 8
Spouses: Jaquelin Rickman, Heather Taylor
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Awards and Nominations Received by Roger Daltrey
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Movies Featuring Roger Daltrey
Lambert & Stamp
Tommy
Rock Camp: The Movie
Ron Delsener Presents
Ken Russell: A Bit of a Devil
The Who: Live in Texas ’75
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
Quadrophenia: Can You See the Real Me?
The Who - The Making of Tommy
Billy Joel - The Last Play at Shea
London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony: A Symphony of British Music
The Who - Quadrophenia: Live In London 2013
Louder Than Love: The Grande Ballroom Story
Led Zeppelin Played Here
The Who: Sensation—The Story of Tommy
The Who: Live in Hyde Park
The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight 2004 Festival
My Generation
The Who: Tommy Live at The Royal Albert Hall
Chasing Destiny
Dark Prince: The True Story of Dracula
The Who & Special Guests: Live At The Royal Albert Hall
.com for Murder
Monterey Pop: The Outtake Performances
Strange Frequency²
The Who: Live in Boston
Queen - The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert 10th Anniversary Documentary
The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live
Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who
An Ox’s Tale: The John Entwistle Story
Johnny Was
Brian Wilson: On Tour
Buddy’s Song
If Looks Could Kill
Seven Ages of Rock
Concerts for the People of Kampuchea
The Beggar’s Opera
The Comedy of Errors
Live Aid
McVicar
Pop Pirates
The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy
The Little Match Girl
Mack the Knife
John Peel’s Record Box
An Audience with Billy Connolly
Freddie Mercury: The Final Act
The Who: One Band’s Explosive Story
Carousella
Lightning Jack
The Who: Maximum R&B Live
Woodstock Diary
The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert
Cucumber Castle
The Who - Live at the London Coliseum 1969
Like It Is
The History of Rock ’n’ Roll
The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970
The Who - At Kilburn 1977
The Magical Legend of the Leprechauns
The Wizard of Oz in Concert: Dreams Come True
The Who: The Kids Are Alright
Lisztomania
The Lost Paths
Career Timeline
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2017
The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight 2004 Festival
Self
My Generation
Self (voice)
The Who: Tommy Live at The Royal Albert Hall
Himself – vocals
2012
Ken Russell: A Bit of a Devil
Self
The Who: Live in Texas ’75
Himself
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
Self
London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony: A Symphony of British Music
Self
Louder Than Love: The Grande Ballroom Story
Self
2002
.com for Murder
Ben
Monterey Pop: The Outtake Performances
Queen - The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert 10th Anniversary Documentary
Self
2000
Dark Prince: The True Story of Dracula
King Janos
The Who & Special Guests: Live At The Royal Albert Hall
Self - Vocals / Guitar / Harmonica
1995
The History of Rock ’n’ Roll
Self
The Wizard of Oz in Concert: Dreams Come True
The Tin Woodman
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