The 74-year-old singer admitted he was tempted to "shelve” his new solo record As Long As I Have You after his illness made him question the quality of the music on his latest album.
Speaking on tonight’s The Graham Norton Show, he said: “It was weird. I didn’t think I would make it. It was life changing. I thought about my life and my family and what I had done and thought, ‘How lucky did it get’.
Roger also recalled the time he felt “disillusioned” while making his ninth album.
He added: “Part way through creating it I became disillusioned. I was very ill with meningitis and when I recovered and went back to recording I thought it was rubbish and tried to buy it back from the record company to shelve it.
“Pete [Townsend] took a look and what he did with the songs blew me away.”
Roger’s night at the Teenage Cancer Trust shows at the Royal Albert Hall and what a great night it was. It kicked off with our support band, Dr Pepper’s Jaded Hearts Club Band featuring Matt Bellamy and Graham Coxon playing a whole set of Beatle covers culminating in a raucous finale featuring ‘Helter Skelter’ Roger played a fantastic set. He was on great form, laughing and joking with the audience and poking fun at himself and his age! Tonight he dedicated ‘Another Tricky Day’ to Mark Zuckerberg’. (Oh, hi Mark, didn’t see you there!) Best of all was the penultimate number when Roger and the band performed his brand new single. ‘As Long As I Have You’ complete with two fabulous girl backing singers. Here’s the complete set list and a video for ya: Overture PInball Wizard Who Are You Another Tricky Day Behind Blue Eyes Giving It All Away Athena I Can See For Miles Days of Light After the Fire Going Mobile How Many Friends The Real Me Without Your Love Baba O’Riley Young Man Blues As Long As I Have You Always Heading Home
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ROGER Daltrey is one of the most iconic rockers the UK has ever produced.
We take a look at The Who frontman's latest music, his health issues and just how much he has in the bank. Here's the lowdown:
PA:Press Association Roger Daltrey is one of the most iconic rockers the UK has ever produced
How old is Roger Daltrey?
The charismatic singer is now 74-years-old and he's still going strong. Roger was born in Hammersmith Hospital, London, in 1944. He met his The Who bandmates Pete Townshend and John Entwistle at Acton County Grammar School.
He shot to fame with The Who in the mid-60s following the release of their first hit single I Can't Explain. However, it was youth anthem My Generation which really catapulted the group to the next level.
PA:Press Association The charismatic singer is now 74-years-old and he's still going strong
What does Daltrey's new music sound like?
In March it was announced Roger was releasing his first solo record in 26 years on June 1.
Titled As Long As I Have You, his ninth individual effort sees Pete Townshend playing guitar on seven tracks and is a mix of original songs and music that has inspired him over the years, including Nick Cave's Into My Arms, Stevie Wonder's You Haven't Done Nothing and Stephen Stills' How Far.
The album is said to channel a raw R&B sound inspired by the The Who's early days.
Splash News In March it was announced Roger was releasing his first solo record in 26 years on June 1
How has illness affected Daltrey's career?
In his younger years Roger boasted a chiselled body and has always been known as a fit musician.
Earlier this year, though, it appeared age was finally beginning to catch up with the legend. He told his audience at The Joint in Hard Rock Casino that he was losing his hearing.
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Despite his difficulties, he soldiered on through the show which was part of his current solo tour.
He said: “The trouble with these ear things that I wear is that I am very, very deaf. And I advise you all – all you rock-and-roll fans – take your f***ing ear plugs to the gigs.
“If only we had known when we were young... we are lip-reading.”
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