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Roger Daltrey
Sir Roger Harry Daltrey (born 1 March 1944) is an English singer, musician and actor. He is the co-founder and lead vocalist of the Rock music, rock band the Who, known for his powerful voice and charismatic stage presence. His stage persona earned him a position as one of the "gods of rock and roll". Daltrey's hit songs with the Who include "My Generation", "Pinball Wizard", "Won't Get Fooled Again", "Baba O'Riley", "Who Are You (The Who song), Who Are You" and "You Better You Bet". He began a solo career in 1973 while still a member of the Who, and has released ten solo studio albums, five compilation albums and one live album. His solo hits include "Giving It All Away", "Free Me (Roger Daltrey song), Free Me", "Without Your Love (Roger Daltrey song), Without Your Love" and "Under a Raging Moon (song), Under a Raging Moon". The Who are considered one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century and have sold over 100 million records worldwide. As a member of the band ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
East Acton
East Acton is an area in Acton in London, England, west of Charing Cross. It is partly in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham and partly in the London Borough of Ealing. It is served by East Acton Underground station, on the Central line in Travelcard Zone 2. Historically, East Acton and Acton developed as separate settlements and the nearby districts of North Acton, West Acton and South Acton were developed in the late nineteenth century. Since 3 July 2012, East Acton has been home to the cathedral of the Syriac Orthodox Church in the United Kingdom. The cathedral, dedicated to Saint Thomas, was formally consecrated on 17 November 2016, in the presence of Prince Charles. Transport The nearest London Underground station is East Acton on the Central line. Neighbouring areas Notable people For notable people born in Hammersmith Hospital and Queen Charlotte's Hospital see Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital. *Peter Ackroyd, writer, lived in East Acton. *Ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seattle Weekly
The ''Seattle Weekly'' is an alternative biweekly distributed newspaper in Seattle, Washington, United States. It was founded by Darrell Oldham and David Brewster as ''The Weekly.'' Its first issue was published on March 31, 1976, and it became a web-only publication on March 1, 2019. Since January 2013, it has been owned by Sound Publishing, Inc., a subsidiary of the Canadian company Black Press and the largest community news publisher in Washington State. It is published each Wednesday. Ownership history Former owners of the ''Seattle Weekly'' include Sasquatch Publishing/Quickfish Media, Seattle from 1976 to 1997; Stern Publishing, New York, from 1997 to 2000; Village Voice Media, New York, from 2000 to 2012; and Voice Media Group from September 2012 to January 2013. Village Voice Media executives Scott Tobias, Christine Brennan and Jeff Mars bought Village Voice Media's papers and associated web properties from its founders to form Voice Media Group. Sound Publishing purc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British Phonographic Industry
BPI (British Recorded Music Industry) Limited, trading as British Phonographic Industry (BPI), is the British recorded music industry's trade association. It runs the BRIT Awards; is home to the Mercury Prize; co-owns the Official Charts Company with the Entertainment Retailers Association; and awards UK music sales through the BRIT Certified Awards. Structure Its membership comprises hundreds of music companies, including ( Sony Music UK, Universal Music UK, Warner Music UK), and over 500 independent record labels and small to medium-sized music businesses. The BPI council is the management and policy forum of the BPI. It is chaired by the Chair of BPI, and includes the Chief Executive, Chief Operating Officer (COO), General Counsel, Chief Strategy Officer and 12 representatives from the recorded music sector: six from major labelstwo each from the three "major" companiesand six from the independent sector, who are selected by voting of all BPI independent label members ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Lifetime Achievement Awards
Lifetime achievement awards are awarded by various organizations, to recognize contributions over the whole of a career, rather than or in addition to single contributions. Such awards, and organizations presenting them, include: A * A.C. Redfield Lifetime Achievement Award * Academy Honorary Award * Acharius Medal * ACUM prize * AFI Life Achievement Award * Áillohaš Music Award * American Society of Landscape Architects Medal * Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards * ANR National Award * Asianet Film Awards B * BBC Jazz Awards * BBC Sports Personality of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award * BET Lifetime Achievement Award * BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards * BBC Sports Personality of the Year * BET Awards * ''Billboard'' Latin Music Lifetime Achievement Award * Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement * Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music * British Academy Television Awards * British Comedy Awards * Buck O'Neil Lifetime Achievement Award C * Canadian Music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Under A Raging Moon (song)
"Under a Raging Moon" is a song by Roger Daltrey, the lead vocalist of the Who. This song is the tenth and title track on Daltrey's sixth solo studio album, '' Under a Raging Moon'' (1985). The single reached #43 in the UK and #10 on the ''Billboards Mainstream Rock charts, but failed to chart on the United States pop singles chart. The tune was written by John Parr (of " St Elmo's Fire" fame) and Julia Downes. It is a tribute to the Who's former drummer, Keith Moon, who died in 1978. It was said that the Who's bassist John Entwistle had wanted to play this song instead of " Won't Get Fooled Again" when the band performed at Live Aid in 1985, but guitarist Pete Townshend disagreed. Entwistle decided to record his own version on his live solo album '' Left for Live'' (1999) as a tribute to Moon instead. Critical reception Mike DeGagne of AllMusic reviewed the recording, stating "Daltrey's thunderous but passionate ode to his former friend and drummer Keith Moon is a fervent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Without Your Love (Roger Daltrey Song)
"Without Your Love" is a song released in 1980 by Roger Daltrey of The Who written by Billy Nicholls and was a hit for him on his album '' McVicar''. The song was included in the soundtrack of the film '' McVicar'', a bio-pic of English bank robber John McVicar, that was produced by Daltrey and also featured him in the starring role. The original version of the song was by Billy Nicholls himself with his band White Horse in 1977. The single was produced by Jeff Wayne and recorded at Advision Studios, London with Daltrey's vocals recorded at Air Studios, Montserrat, West Indies. Track listings ;US release *"Without Your Love" (3:17) *"Escape Part 1" (3:58) - B-side ;Belgium & Spain releases *"Without Your Love" *"Say It Ain't So, Joe" ;Netherlands release *"Without Your Love" *"My Time Is Gonna Come" Charts "Without Your Love" was released as a single in the United States, and in various European countries in 1980 and peaked at No. 20 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.Jancik, W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Free Me (Roger Daltrey Song)
"Free Me" is a song written by Russ Ballard and performed by Roger Daltrey, singer for the English rock band The Who. The song is on Daltrey's 1980 solo album '' McVicar'' and in the film '' McVicar'', also released in 1980. Recorded "Free Me" was on his album '' McVicar''. The song was written for the soundtrack of the film '' McVicar'', a bio-pic of English bank robber John McVicar, that was produced by Daltrey and also featured him in the starring role. The single was produced by Jeff Wayne and recorded at Advision Studios, London with Daltrey's vocals recorded at Air Studios Associated Independent Recording (AIR) is an independent recording company founded in London in 1965 by record producers George Martin, John Burgess (record producer), John Burgess, Ron Richards (producer), Ron Richards, and Peter Sullivan (rec ..., Montserrat, West Indies. Charts The single reached #39 in the UK Singles Chart and #53 in the US. References {{authority control 1980 songs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You Better You Bet
"You Better You Bet" is a song by the English rock band the Who, appearing as the first track on their ninth studio album '' Face Dances'' (1981). It is sung by frontman Roger Daltrey with backing vocals from Pete Townshend and bassist John Entwistle. "You Better You Bet" became a hit and one of the Who's most recognizable songs. It was the last single by the band that reached the top 20 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, reaching number 18. The track was at number one on the ''Billboard'' Top Tracks chart for five weeks beginning 4 April 1981. It was also their last single to hit the top ten in the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 9. Background "You Better You Bet" was written by Pete Townshend as a love song for his girlfriend at the time: "I developed You Better You Bet'over several weeks of clubbing and partying. I had gone through a lean period in my marriage and was seeing the daughter of a friend of mine. I wanted it to be a good song because the girl I wrote it for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Who Are You (The Who Song)
"Who Are You" is the title track on the Who's eighth studio album, ''Who Are You'' (1978), the last album released by the band before Keith Moon's death in September 1978. It was written by Pete Townshend and released as a double A-side single with the John Entwistle composition " Had Enough", also featured on the album. The song was one of the band's biggest hits in North America, peaking at number 7 in Canada and at number 14 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and has become one of the band's signature songs at their live shows. The piano on the track is played by Rod Argent of the Zombies and Argent. Background The lyrics of "Who Are You" were inspired by an incident Pete Townshend experienced. After going out drinking with Steve Jones and Paul Cook of the Sex Pistols, Townshend was found in a "Soho doorway" by a policeman, who recognized him and said he would let him go if he could safely walk away. However, as explained by Townshend in his memoir '' Who I Am'' (2012), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baba O'Riley
"Baba O'Riley" is a song by the English Rock music, rock band the Who, written by guitarist and principal songwriter Pete Townshend. It is the opening track to the Who's fifth studio album, ''Who's Next'' (1971). In Europe, it was released as a single in October 1971, coupled with "My Wife (song), My Wife". Performances of "Baba O'Riley" appear on several Who live albums. Widely regarded as one of the Who's finest songs and as one of the greatest rock songs of all time, "Baba O'Riley" appears in ''Time (magazine), Time''s "All-Time 100 Songs" list, ''Rolling Stone''s list of "Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time, The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time", and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as one of the 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll. Background and composition Townshend wrote "Baba O'Riley" for his ''Lifehouse (rock opera), Lifehouse'' project, a rock opera intended as the followup to the Who's 1969 opera Tommy (The Who album), ''Tommy''. In ''Lifehouse'', a Scottish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Won't Get Fooled Again
"Won't Get Fooled Again" is a song by the English rock band the Who, written by guitarist and primary songwriter Pete Townshend. It was released as a single in June 1971, reaching the top 10 in the UK, while the full eight-and-a-half-minute version appears as the final track on the band's 1971 album ''Who's Next'', released that August. In the US, the single entered ''Billboard'' on 17 July, reaching No. 15. Townshend wrote the song as a closing number of the '' Lifehouse'' project, and the lyrics criticise revolution and power. The track is known for a staccato keyboard figure, played on a simple home organ with a "rhythm" feature that produced a synth-like effect. The Who tried recording the song in New York in March 1971, but re-recorded a superior take at Stargroves the next month using the organ from Townshend's original demo. Ultimately, ''Lifehouse'' as a project was abandoned in favour of ''Who's Next'', a straightforward album, where it also became the closing track. It ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
