Roger Daltrey expresses dissatisfaction with the internet's impact on concerts, stating that he is tired of it.
In a recent chat with Billboard, the vocalist refused to unveil the song list for his upcoming nine-date North American tour scheduled to begin on Wednesday in Vienna, Virginia.
"I'm not gonna gab about songs," Daltrey said to the publication. "Way too many folks spill the beans. There aren't any shocks left in concerts these days since everyone's eager to know the lineup. I'm fed up to death of it."
Daltrey had strong views on the current musical concert environment.
"The internet's turned live shows into a drag for me," he added. "Who's keen on knowing what's next? People forget about surprises. I'm totally fed up with it."
When it was stated that attendees may want to know the lineup in advance to organize bathroom breaks, Daltrey had a witty reply.
"Why not just start listening to the damn show in the loo, then?" he quipped, chuckling.
There has been a lot of debate and conversation around audience conduct at gigs over the previous year. Some musicians have introduced measures such as gathering phones at entrances and returning them after the concert.
The Who was created in London in 1964, and they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990. [ ]
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Despite expressing his frustration with the internet's influence, Daltrey acknowledged the importance of entertainment, mentioning, "I still enjoy performing and providing entertainment for my fans."
Furthermore, in an attempt to maintain some element of surprise in his concerts, Daltrey has decided not to reveal the song list for his upcoming tour.
