History of Roger Daltrey in Timeline

Sir Roger Daltrey is an English singer, musician, and actor, most famously known as the co-founder and lead vocalist of the rock band the Who. Renowned for his powerful voice and charismatic stage presence, he became known as one of the "gods of rock and roll." Daltrey's contributions to music and performance have solidified his place as a significant figure in rock history.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education

1964: Marriage to Jacqueline Rickman and birth of son Simon

In 1964, Roger Daltrey married Jacqueline "Jackie" Rickman and later that year, their son, Simon, was born.

1967: Birth of son Mathias

In 1967, Roger Daltrey's son Mathias was born as a result of his affair with Swedish model Elisabeth Aronsson.

1968: Divorce and meeting Heather Taylor

In 1968, Roger Daltrey divorced Jacqueline Rickman. Also in 1968, Daltrey met Heather Taylor, who supposedly was the subject of the 1967 Jimi Hendrix song "Foxy Lady".

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1971: Purchase of Holmshurst Manor

In 1971, Roger Daltrey bought a farm at Holmshurst Manor, a Jacobean country house near Burwash in East Sussex.

1971: Marriage to Heather Taylor

In 1971, Roger Daltrey married Heather Taylor.

1972: Birth of daughter Rosie Lea

In 1972, Roger Daltrey and Heather Taylor's daughter Rosie Lea was born.

1975: Birth of daughter Willow Amber

In 1975, Roger Daltrey and Heather Taylor's daughter Willow Amber was born.

1978: Throat surgery

In 1978, Roger Daltrey had throat surgery to remove nodules during the recording of The Who's eighth studio album, Who Are You.

1981: Birth of son Jamie

In 1981, Roger Daltrey and Heather Taylor's son Jamie was born.

1981: Opening of Lakedown Trout Fishery

In 1981, Roger Daltrey opened Lakedown Trout Fishery, designing its four spring-fed lakes himself. The business is now run by his son Jamie.

March 1994: Discovery of a daughter

In March 1994, on his 50th birthday, Roger Daltrey received a letter from a woman claiming to be his daughter, resulting from a brief relationship between his marriages.

2003: Formation of charity organization

In 2003, Richard Desmond and Roger Daltrey formed a charity organization to raise money for charitable causes, featuring various performers.

2009: Vocal difficulties during solo tour

During a solo tour in 2009, Roger Daltrey began experiencing difficulties reaching high notes.

December 2010: Diagnosis and laser surgery for vocal cord dysplasia

In December 2010, Roger Daltrey was diagnosed with vocal cord dysplasia and underwent laser surgery to remove a potentially pre-cancerous growth, performed by Steven M. Zeitels. The surgery was considered successful.

2018: Family Size

As of 2018, Roger Daltrey had eight children and fifteen grandchildren.

2018: Announcement of Hearing Loss

In 2018, Roger Daltrey announced onstage that he had suffered hearing loss due to loud noise exposure during performances, urging audience members to use earplugs.

2019: Townshend reveals Daltrey's Atheism

In a 2019 interview with The Times, bandmate Townshend revealed that Roger Daltrey is an atheist.

2021: Criticism of the "Woke Generation"

In 2021, Roger Daltrey criticized "the woke generation" on Zane Lowe's Apple Music 1 podcast, arguing that they stifle creative freedoms achieved during the 1960s artistic revolutions and are creating a "miserable world" for themselves.