Legendary British rock band The Who have announced what they say will be their final tour, marking the end of an era in rock music history. During a press event in London, founding members Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey shared plans for a North American farewell tour later this year, titled The Song Is Over, a nod to their lesser-known 1971 track. For fans who have followed the band’s decades-spanning journey, this is a bittersweet moment — a last chance to experience the powerhouse performances that defined a generation.
Reflecting on the band’s long relationship with audiences in the United States and Canada, Townshend spoke with both nostalgia and gratitude. “Performing for American and Canadian fans has been a high point in my career,” he shared. “It began in the late ’60s when the music scene was alive with energy and equality. The connection we felt with the crowd back then continues to this day.” At 79, Townshend still finds himself driven by the electricity of live shows and the ever-growing community of loyal and new fans alike.
Townshend also acknowledged the emotional weight of the farewell tour, not just for himself and Daltrey, but for the legacy of late bandmates Keith Moon and John Entwistle. He admitted that while touring hasn’t always been easy, it’s a calling he couldn’t walk away from. “Roger and I are in a good place. Despite our age, we’re excited to celebrate the music, the memories, and the people who made it all worthwhile. We’re doing this for the fans — both old and new — who have stood by us for nearly six decades.”
The upcoming tour will kick off in Florida and span
