The Who to Launch First Major World Tour in Over 20 Years

The Who to Launch First Major World Tour in Over 20 Years

North American Leg Kicks Off September 12th in Philadelphia

Tickets on Sale July 17th

NEW YORK, July 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey, the dynamic, innovative force behind The Who, announced today that they will kick off their first world tour in over 20 years on September 12th at Philadelphia's Wachovia Center. The legendary rock band is already confirmed to play 17 dates at arenas and amphitheatres across the U.S. and Canada with more U.S. shows to follow in November and December. Planned concerts for 2007 include South America, Japan, Australia and Europe to be announced later.

Anticipation for the tour is already running at an all-time high following the incredible critical and box-office response to the Who's European shows which opened in June. Fans and critics alike have hailed the show as being, "Just like the good ole days," with the same, unbridled power and emotion that exemplifies a Who show.

The Who, famous for their powerful music and energy on stage, will perform songs from their new mini rock opera, Wire & Glass, material from their upcoming studio album along with their greatest hits and rarities, certain to please long time fans. The new album, provisionally called "Who 2," and the band's first since 1982's It's Hard, is scheduled for an October 23 release.

"For the first time in 25 years we are returning to the USA with great live music -- the entire catalogue of our old stuff -- and new music. We have a great new video show, a new Mini-Opera and plans to do some special shows with special themes. Our European shows are warming us up, and we will be in great form when we start the tour in September," said Pete Townshend. "I don't think I've ever looked forward to a tour as much as this one. Roger and I are both fit and well, ready to rock."

"Pete and I are really excited to be returning to the US with some brand new music to play. We'll also be digging out some rarities that we've not played for a long time," said Roger Daltrey. "We're looking forward to reconnecting with our American fans and hopefully seeing some new ones coming along too."

Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey reunited for the Live 8 concert in London's Hyde Park as well as the 9/11 Benefit concert at Madison Square Garden. They will be joined on stage for this tour by John 'Rabbit' Bundrick on keyboard, Pino Palladino on bass, Zak Starkey on drums and Simon Townshend on guitar and vocals.

"The explosive on-stage energy from The Who makes for a truly electrifying show," said Steve Howard, executive vice president touring, CPI. "The Who is back like never before."

Tickets for select cities will go on sale beginning Monday, July 17th and will be available at all usual outlets with more dates to be announced in the weeks to come. The official tour club presale begins Thursday, July 13 at 1pm and will run through Saturday, July 15 at 9pm. Hot Seat and other special VIP packages are also available from Thursday, July 13 at 1pm. For further information including Tour Club memberships and VIP packages visit http://www.thewhotour.com/.

Every ticket sold for the tour will include a free Virtual Ticket membership in The Who Tour club. Updated throughout the tour, tour club members will be given an exclusive insider's look at every aspect of the tour. From rehearsals and preparations to coverage via audio and videos streams, downloads, set lists and news and much more.

Tickets will be priced at $97, $77, and $52 in most U.S. markets with a limited number of golden circle seats also available. There will be an 8 ticket limit per person for the public sale and 4 for the presale.

The Who World Tour is presented by Concert Productions International.

***Please see attached list for tour dates and venue details.

Sept 12 Philadelphia, PA Wachovia Center On sale: 7/17/06
Sept 13 Wantagh, NY Nikon at Jones Beach Theatre On sale: 7/17/06
Sept 15 Ottawa, ON Scotiabank Place On sale: 7/17/06
Sept 16 Boston, MA TD Banknorth Garden On sale: 7/17/06
Sept 18 New York, NY Madison Square Garden On sale: 7/17/06
Sept 21 Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Center On sale: 7/17/06
Sept 25 Chicago, IL United Center On sale: 7/17/06
Sept 29 Detroit, MI Palace of Auburn Hills On sale: 7/21/06
Sept 30 London, ON John Labatt Center On sale: 7/17/06
Oct 3 Winnipeg, MB MTS Centre On sale: 7/17/06
Oct 5 Calgary, AB Pengrowth Saddledome On sale: 7/17/06
Oct 6 Edmonton, AB Rexall Place On sale: 7/17/06
Oct 8 Vancouver, BC GM Place On sale: 7/17/06
Oct 10 Portland, OR Rose Garden On sale: 8/05/06
Oct 11 Seattle, WA Key Arena On sale: 8/05/06
Nov 5 Los Angeles, CA Hollywood Bowl On sale: 8/05/06
Dec 4 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre On sale: 7/17/06

Check local listings for ticket information and on sale times.

The Who North American Tour will continue in North American November & December with additional show dates and venues to be announced.

Source: The Who

CONTACT: Fran Curtis, Rogers & Cowan, +1-212-445-8423,
fcurtis@rogersandcowan.com; Lauren Ceradini, Rogers & Cowan, +1-212-445-8418,
lceradini@rogersandcowan.com

Web site: http://www.thewhotour.com/

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