'The Who' Rocker To Play New Lenox's Summer Concert Series: Village

NEW LENOX, IL — The Village of New Lenox on Tuesday revealed the sixth show added to its Summer Concert Series.

"The Who" rocker Roger Daltrey will play at the New Lenox Commons on Saturday, Sept. 12, the Village said.

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Having recently wrapped the band's North America farewell tour, Daltrey is setting out on his solo "A Great Night Out" tour, a 20-date series across the U.S. that runs from August through September.

"Well, it’s one more for the road. After finishing The Who’s final tour of the US, it’s time for me as a solo artist to possibly do the same,” Daltrey said in a statement, as reported by PollStar. “After touring solo with different bands of musicians for the last 17 years, a less grueling life becomes more attractive, I’ll see. With my present lineup of nine musicians, I have this opportunity to see your beautiful country and enjoy the hospitality you have shown me over so many years. I’ll be off the backing tracks and always searching for different soundscapes to present the songs. It’s a lot of fun and gives me the chance to have a Great Night Out.”

Tickets start at $90; VIP upgrades available. Early bird ticket sales for New Lenox residents are currently open. Ticket sales open to the full public May 15. Tickets can be purchased online.

Inducted into the Rock and Hall of Fame with The Who in 1990, Daltrey received a Lifetime Achievement award from the Grammy Foundation along with the band in 2001. Daltrey and The Who co-founder Pete Townshend received Kennedy Center Honors in 2008. Considered to have one of the most recognizable singing voices of all time, Daltrey is known for his "magnetic presence and rebellious creative spirit," the Village said. Daltrey has also been an actor and film producer, with multiple roles in films, theatre and television. He's released 10 solo studio albums, including the acclaimed discs “Daltrey”, “Ride a Rock Horse”, “One of the Boys” and the 2018 release “As Long As I Have You”. His hit solo singles include “I’m Free,” “Giving It All Away,” “Without Your Love,” “Free Me” and “After the Fire.”

This year's other concerts feature an exciting mix of country, rock, pop, and iconic throwbacks, the Village said.

Tickets are on sale now for the rest of the acts set to take the stage at the New Lenox Commons, including:

June 6
Brothers Osborne
Tickets: $50

Aug. 7
Toad the Wet Sprocket
Men at Work
Tickets: $50

Aug. 8
Big & Rich
Tickets: $60

Aug. 15
Andy Grammer (rescheduled from last summer's rainout)
Tickets: $35

Aug. 29
Blue Oyster Cult
Bad Company's Simon Kirke
Tickets: $45

Tickets for previously announced shows are on sale now. An online fee applies to purchases. Check the website to purchase.