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**The Who Announce North American “The Song is Over” Farewell Tour**

**LONDON** – British rock legends The Who, fronted by Roger Daltrey, 81, and Pete Townshend, who turns 80 on May 19, have announced “The Song is Over” North American Farewell Tour, their final run of shows on the continent.

The 16-date tour, named after the song from The Who’s 1971 album “Who’s Next,” will kick off August 16th in Sunrise, Florida, just outside Fort Lauderdale, and conclude September 28th in Las Vegas. The tour will visit cities including Atlantic City, New Jersey; Boston, Toronto, Philadelphia and Seattle. The shows will feature hits spanning the band’s six-decade career, including classics like “I Can’t Explain,” “I Can See for Miles,” “Pinball Wizard,” “Won’t Get Fooled Again” and “Baba O’Riley.”

At a recent press conference in London, Townshend emphasized the importance of America to the band’s success, recalling the enthusiastic and attentive nature of American audiences early in The Who’s career. Despite their British roots, the band is focusing exclusively on North America for this final tour. When asked about a possible European leg, Daltrey jokingly responded, “Let’s see if we survive this one.”

Tickets will be available via a Citi presale and the Whooligan Fan Club starting May 13th at 10 a.m. local time through May 15th at 10 p.m. local time. General on-sale begins May 16th at 10 a.m. local time at thewho.com/tour. Whooligan Fan Club members can also gain access to exclusive merchandise, including the unreleased album “Live at the Oval 1971.”

While the setlist will focus on fan favorites, Townshend humorously rejected suggestions of fan-chosen songs, citing lyric-retention challenges and the need for rehearsal.

**Tour Dates:**

* Aug. 16 – Sunrise, Florida – Amerant Bank Arena
* Aug. 19 – Newark, New Jersey – Prudential Center
* Aug. 21 – Philadelphia – Wells Fargo Center
* Aug. 23 – Atlantic City, New Jersey – Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall
* Aug. 26 – Boston – Fenway Park
* Aug. 28 – Wantagh, New York – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
* Aug. 30 – New York – Madison Square Garden
* Sept. 2 – Toronto – Budweiser Stage
* Sept. 4 – Toronto – Budweiser Stage
* Sept. 7 – Chicago – United Center
* Sept. 17 – Los Angeles – Hollywood Bowl
* Sept. 19 – Los Angeles – Hollywood Bowl
* Sept. 21 – Mountain View, California – Shoreline Amphitheatre
* Sept. 23 – Vancouver – Rogers Arena
* Sept. 25 – Seattle – Climate Pledge Arena
* Sept. 28 – Las Vegas – MGM Grand Garden Arena

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