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Roger Daltrey
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Miami Vice Performer
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Born
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March 1, 1944, London, England
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Active
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1959-present
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Spouse(s)/Children
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Jaqueline "Jackie" Rickman (1964-1968, divorced) one son
Heather Taylor (1971-present), three children One son from relationship with Elisabeth Aronsson |
Roger Harry Daltrey (born March 1, 1944, London, England) is the lead singer for The Who, as well as a songwriter and actor, whose song "After the Fire" appeared in the episode "Sons and Lovers" of the series Miami Vice.
Career[]
Daltrey began his career in 1959 as part of a skiffle band called The Detours. He later invited Pete Townshend and John Entwistle to join, later including Keith Moon, and the band became The Who.
For Daltrey's career with The Who, see The Who.
Solo Career[]
Daltrey recorded his first solo album in 1973, called Daltrey, later producing seven more solo albums between 1975-1992. Only two reached the Billboard Top 40 albums; McVicar (1980, #22, featuring "Without Your Love", his only Top 40 single), and Under A Raging Moon (1985, #42, featuring "After the Fire").
Acting[]
Daltrey played the title role in the film version of the rock opera Tommy. Some of his TV credits include Tales of the Crypt (episode with Steve Buscemi), The Simpsons, and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (with Paul Guilfoyle), the show that uses the Who song "Who Are You" as its theme with Daltrey singing.
Personal Life[]
Daltrey married Jacqueline "Jackie" Rickman in 1964 until their 1968 divorce, they had one son, Simon (born 1965), during his marriage to Rickman he had an affair with Elisabeth Aronsson which produced a son, Mathias (born 1967). Since 1971 Daltrey has been married to Heather Taylor, and they have three children; Rosie Lea (born 1972), Willow Amber (born 1975) and Jamie (born 1981).