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2008-04-10

    Roger attends the Teenage Cancer Trust Concert at The Royal Albert Hall. He’s interviewed by NME.com

    Pete Townshend attending the funeral for Neil Aspinal on April 7, 2008

    2008-04-07

      Pete attends the funeral for The Beatles’ former road manager and business advisor Neil Aspinall. At the service held at St Mary-the-Virgin Church in Twickenham, Pete performs two of Aspinall’s favorite songs, “Mr. Tambourine Man” and “My Sweet Lord.”

      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: “I hope you enjoy it. But do me a favour; leave the screen turned off sometimes. Go out. Get a life.”

                  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”