The Who have postponed their North American tour.
Roger Daltrey
The 'Baba O'Riley' hitmakers have made the difficult decision to cancel their remaining shows after a doctor confirmed lead singer Roger Daltrey has been struck down with viral Meningitis.
Roger said: "We are very sorry to disappoint our fans in this way. For the last four weeks, I have been in and out of the hospital and have been diagnosed with viral Meningitis.
"I am now on the mend and feeling a lot better but I am going to need a considerable time to recover. The doctors tell me I will make a complete recovery, but that I should not do any touring this year."
Whilst lead guitarist Pete Townshend added: "We are rescheduling all the shows for next Spring 2016. We apologise to all our fans who have supported us in the last 50 years. Once Roger is completely well we will come back stronger than ever and Roger and I will give you all a show to remember."
A posting on their official website confirmed the news, insisting they had "no alternative" but to cancel.
It read: "After extensive tests the seriousness of his condition became apparent when doctors diagnosed Roger as having viral Meningitis and prescribed a period of rest ...
"It wasn't a decision taken lightly - THE WHO always give their fans 100% and were never going to compromise the show, but ultimately the band had no alternative but to postpone the tour."
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