Legendary rock band’s farewell tour hits a bump in the road
The Who postponed their show due to take place last Saturday, Aug. 23 Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall due to illness, the band announced Friday, Aug. 22 on social media.
“Unfortunately due to illness we had to postpone the shows in Philadelphia on August 21 and Atlantic City on August 23,” stated the band. “Hang onto your tickets as we work quickly to schedule a new date. Thank you.” No information about who is ill or the nature of the illness has been released.
Atlantic City was set to be the fourth stop on The Who’s “The Song Is Over North America Farewell Tour” dates, which began Aug. 16 in Florida. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group features original singer Roger Daltrey, 81 and guitarist Pete Townshend, 80.
With hits like “My Generation,” “Baba O’Riley,” “Behind Blue Eyes” and “Won’t Get Fooled Again:, The Who performed at the original Woodstock festival in 1969 and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.
