Invoice Murray watched The Who shut The Teenage Most cancers Belief live performance sequence on the Royal Albert Corridor on Sunday (30.03.25) evening.
Invoice Murray caught up with Roger Daltrey after The Who closed The Teenage Most cancers Belief sequence
The ‘Ghostbusters’ actor was amongst these in attendance for the particular gig as he recalled seeing the ‘My Era’ rockers play 50 years in the past and spent a while with frontman Roger Daltrey backstage following the live performance.
Different well-known faces on the present included actress Sadie Frost, hypnotist Paul McKenna in addition to actress and playwright Tracy-Ann Oberman.
The Teenager Most cancers Belief sequence was launched by Daltrey in 2000 and has gone on to turn out to be an important a part of the UK music calendar whereas elevating over £34 million for the trigger.
Roger has been the driving pressure behind the live performance sequence since its inception however will probably be handing over to visitor curator and The Treatment frontman Robert Smith in 2026.
The 2025 sequence ran from March 24 to 30 and included performances from The Who, The Corrs and James Arthur.
There was additionally an evening of comedy hosted by Micky Flanagan and a particular evening by Erased Tapes that includes Penguin Cafe – and Frank Carter and Paul Cook dinner, Steve Jones, Glen Matlock of the Intercourse Pistols.
The Who roared into motion on the Albert Corridor on Sunday with their Sixties hits ‘I Cannot Clarify’ and ‘Substitute’.
The hits saved coming as guitarist Pete Townshend rocked by way of ‘Who Are You’ earlier than Daltrey’s voice crammed the London venue with renditions of ‘The Children Are Alright’ and ‘Behind Blue Eyes’.
The music ‘Baba O’Riley’ acquired a standing ovation whereas ‘Will not Get Fooled Once more’ bought a clap-along intro forward of Daltrey’s well-known scream.
Roger and Pete have an in depth bond with the band’s followers and cracked jokes all through the efficiency.
At one level, Townshend mentioned: “A lot of you’ll know this isn’t my chosen profession – I’d have most popular to have been a dustman, to be trustworthy. Nevertheless it’s wonderful to be right here with folks such as you tonight. Thanks a lot.”
Earlier than The Who carried out, Degree 42 kicked proceedings off with a set filled with hits together with ‘Operating within the Household’, ‘The Solar Goes Down (Livin’ It Up)’ and ‘Classes in Love’.
Lead singer Mark King informed the group: “Thanks for coming alongside and supporting this unbelievable charity, Teenage Most cancers Belief.
“We’re right here having some enjoyable… and you are going to should put up with it!
“However take a look at the cash you are elevating for these guys, so thanks a lot. They do an unbelievable job.
“And on this unbelievable venue too. What an unbelievable deal with! It all the time blows my thoughts once I come and stand right here. I do not stand right here fairly often, as you’ll be able to think about!”
