MGK’s Top 20 Classic Rock Singers: 6. Roger Daltrey
6. Roger Daltrey Throughout the month of February, 102.9 WMGK will count down the 20 greatest classic rock singers decided by our listener vote. We’ll dedicate daily blocks to one…
6. Roger Daltrey
Throughout the month of February, 102.9 WMGK will count down the 20 greatest classic rock singers decided by our listener vote.
We’ll dedicate daily blocks to one singer who's made the list every weekday throughout the month.
MGK will celebrate Roger Daltrey on Tuesday, Feb. 21.
Daltrey co-founded the Who in 1964. Along with band members Pete Townshend, Keith Moon, and John Entwistle, he helped the band become a key part of the British Invasion of Rock & Roll during the 1960s.
The Who released their second rock opera Tommy in 1969. Daltrey's ability as a singer helped "Pinball Wizard" become the album's most recognizable single, but his talent was also featured prominently on "Sally Simpson" the entirety of the narrative concept album. He played the title character in the film adaptation of Tommy in 1975.
Daltrey let out one of the most famous screams in the history of Rock & Roll during the intro of "Won't Get Fooled Again" in 1971.
He again helped the Who to great success with another concept album when Quadrophenia was released in 1973. He's enjoyed a solo career both during his time with the Who and between stints.
The band still tours over a half century since their original formation. They most recently performed in Philadelphia in May 2022 at the Wells Fargo Center.
Daltrey's career has earned him the #6 spot on the list in 2023.
MGK’s Top 20 Classic Rock Singers
20. Brad Delp
19. Steven Tyler
18. Bruce Springsteen
17. Don Henley
16. Jon Anderson
15. Mick Jagger
14. Phil Collins
13. Stevie Nicks
12. Billy Joel
11. Chris Cornell
10. Elton John
9. Ann Wilson
8. Paul Rodgers
7. Paul McCartney
6. Roger Daltrey
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The Philadelphia Eagles will take on the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII on Sunday night.
The world turns their attention to the NFL for one night every year during the month of February (formerly in January). The event always draws a crowd that doesn’t follow football through the fall months.
This crowd has plenty of ways to stay entertained: party planning, every company’s best commercial, and of course the Super Bowl Halftime Show. Philadelphia fans are pumped for their second Super Bowl appearance in six years, but some people are more interested in seeing Rihanna perform at halftime.
While it’s become a showcase for major performers throughout the 21st century, the Super Bowl Halftime Show actually used to consist mostly of university marching bands and local performers. Halftime performances concentrated on themes that had more to do with the game setting through 1991.
Fans of rock & roll have enjoyed legends like the Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, and Paul McCartney in the perfect breaks from game action.
ZZ Top- Super Bowl XXXI (1997)
Green Bay Packers 35, New England Patriots 21
Location: Superdome (New Orleans, LA)
Songs: Tush, Legs
The Temptations, Smokey Robinson- Super Bowl XXXII (1998)
Denver Broncos 31, Green Bay Packers 24
Location: Qualcomm Stadium (San Diego, CA)
Songs: Get Ready (The Temptations), I Can't Help Myself (The Temptations), The Tracks of My Tears (Smokey Robinson), My Girl (The Temptations with Smokey Robinson)
Phil Collins- Super Bow XXXIV (2000)
St. Louis Rams 23, Tennessee Titans 16
Location: Georgia Dome (Atlanta)
Songs: Two Worlds
Aerosmith- Super Bowl XXXV (2001)
Baltimore Ravens 34, New York Giants 7
Location: Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, FL)
Songs: I Don't Want To Miss A Thing, Jaded, Walk This Way
U2- Super Bowl XXXVI (2002)
New England Patriots 20, St. Louis Rams 17
Location: Superdome (New Orleans, LA)
Songs: Beautiful Day, MLK, Where the Streets Have No Name
Paul McCartney- Super Bowl XXXIX (2005)
New England Patriots 24, Philadelphia Eagles 21
Location: Alltel Stadium (Jacksonville, FL)
Songs: Drive My Car, Get Back, Live and Let Die, Hey Jude
The Rolling Stones- Super Bowl XL (2006)
Pittsburgh Steelers 21, Seattle Seahawks 10
Location: Ford Field (Detroit, MI)
Songs: Start Me Up, Rough Justice, (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers- Super Bowl XLII (2008)
New York Giants 17, New England Patriots 14
Location: University of Phoenix Stadium (Glendale, AZ)
Songs: American Girl, I Won't Back Down, Free Fallin', Runnin' Down a Dream
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band- Super Bowl XLIII (2009)
Pittsburgh Steelers 27, Arizona Cardinals 23
Location: Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, FL)
Songs: Tenth-Avenue Freeze Out, Born to Run, Working on a Dream, Glory Days
The Who- Super Bowl XLIV (2010)
New Orleans Saints 31, Indianapolis Colts 17
Location: Sun Life Stadium (Miami, FL)
Songs: Pinball Wizard, Baba O'Riley, Who Are You, See Me Feel Me, Won't Get Fooled Again
