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2008-03-13

    Roger performs at the Childline Rocks benefit concert at the IndigO2 in London. Following Marillion and Fish, Roger and backing band Thunder perform “Two Thousand Years,” “The Kids Are Alright” and “Behind Blue Eyes.”

    The U.S. version of The Who's "The Ultimate Collection"

    2008-03-13

      The compilation CD The Who: The Ultimate Collection is awarded Platinum status by the RIAA

      Cover of the "TCT Royal Albert Hall" DVD

      2008-03-10

        The DVD TCT at the Royal Albert Hall is released at the Teenage Cancer Trust website. The disc features Who performances of “The Seeker,” “Baba O’Riley” and “Tea & Theatre” plus Roger with Razorlight doing “Summertime Blues.” The general public release isn’t until 14 April.

        Cover of "20th Century Masters: The Who"

        2008-03-07

          The compilation CD 20th Century Masters: The Who is awarded Platinum status by the RIAA.

          2008-03-04

            Pete writes his diary entry after having been “asked by our webmaster to communicate with the outside world.” He chats about celebrities and how much he never wants to leave his home studio

            2008-03-01

              Roger, on his 64th birthday, gives in to TheWho.com and sends a message to fans Welcome to The Who’s first online home. I feel about as useful as a pork chop in a synagogue with all this Internet bollocks. I suppose it keeps millions of people in virtual conversation, which saves them getting too burned… Read More »2008-03-01

              2008-02-27

                Virgin Radio in the U.K. makes headlines by banning The Beatles’ music from the station after listeners vote them off. Consulted for comment, Roger Daltrey says “I didn’t like all their music. I can understand that everything has its sell-by date.”

                Cover of "Corner Stone Cues Presents Eton Path" album

                2008-02-26

                  The CD Corner Stone Cues Presents: “Eton Path” is released featuring an orchestral cover of “Underture”

                  Newspaper clip from Chicago Tribune on February 26, 2008

                  2008-02-25

                    U.S. State Department spokesman Tom Casey speaks on Cuba’s transfer of power from Fidel Castro to his brother Raul: “I used the analogy … from a Who song, ‘Meet the new boss, he’s the same as the old boss.’”

                    2008-02-20

                      Amy Winehouse’s father tells the press that Roger called him to offer his support and advice in dealing with people who suffer from drug and drinking addictions.