Legendary rock band admit they ‘don’t communicate very well’ anymore in honest interview

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A renowned rock band member openly acknowledged in a recent candid interview that their communication skills are not particularly strong.

In London back in 1964, The Who came into being. Their founding members included the lead singer Roger Daltrey, guitarist Pete Townshend, the bassist John Entwistle, and the drummer Keith Moon.

Keith tragically died at just 32 in 1978, while John passed away at just 57 in 2002.

Roger and Pete have declared that they’ll be concluding their touring careers, having played for 60 years, with a series of concerts in the United States scheduled for this year, marking their retirement.

In a recent interview, Pete openly confessed that his communication with Roger isn’t particularly strong before their upcoming performances.

Discussing their ups and downs with AARP, the 79-year-old said, “Our communication isn’t great.

It’s clear that our approaches as performers greatly differ, and each of us has unique requirements. On occasions, it seemed to him that I might have appeared absent from the venue, which apparently caused his displeasure.

As a devoted musician who happens to be deaf, I often find myself expressing my frustration because my condition makes it challenging for me to perform my job optimally as a singer. It’s crucial that I maintain peak fitness to ensure I can give the best possible performances.

In the aftermath, Pete stated that the band transformed into a ‘tribute to The Who’ following the demise of Entwistle and Moon. He disclosed that this transformation made the families of both members wealthy, amassing millions.

He stated: ‘Roger and I hold a responsibility towards the music and its history. To this day, The Who continues to sell albums, resulting in significant wealth for the Moon and Entwistle families.

In addition, what truly sets this apart is the experience itself-it’s during the performance of our art that we feel a sense of celebration. We are, in fact, a tribute band honoring The Who.

Previously this year, The Who took an unexpected turn by inviting drummer Zak Starkey to rejoin the group, having dismissed him earlier due to a difficult disagreement.

After a significant dispute following their last two concerts at the Royal Albert Hall last month, it appears that the duo dismissed their drummer.

The band decided unanimously that Zak would leave after the series of performances at the Royal Albert Hall, as was announced by a representative earlier.

‘They have nothing but admiration for him and wish him the very best for his future.’

Indeed, it has been verified that Zak remains a steadfast member of the band, as there are no plans for him to depart.

Zak is the son of Beatles legend Ringo Starr and Maureen Starkey Tigrett. 

The iconic rock band, The Who, will be performing 16 concerts across the United States, beginning on August 19th in Newark, New Jersey.

Previously, it was disclosed that Pete takes a planned break after every performance, based on recommendations from his voice specialist. In 2009, he underwent a procedure to remove growths from his vocal cords.

Roger mentioned that he isn’t capable of performing successive shows. However, towards the end of the tour, there may be a chance for him to handle two shows in a row.

My throat specialist has advised me to take a day of rest following each performance, and after every three performances, I should take two days off to avoid damaging my voice and potentially losing my ability to sing.

In a unique conversation with the Daily Mail, Pete candidly discussed his regrets about leaving the band years back and gave a peek into his personal life with Karen.

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2025-08-19 14:33