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The Who frontman Roger Daltrey has finally been knighted, and at 81 years old, he’s proven he’s still very much a rock star at heart.
The legendary singer, known for anthems like My Generation and Baba O’Riley, received his knighthood at Windsor Castle earlier this week for services to music and charity. But it wasn’t just the honour that made headlines, it was how Daltrey celebrated.
In true rock ’n’ roll fashion, Sir Roger revealed he marked the occasion with a booze-fuelled night worthy of a music icon. Speaking to reporters after the ceremony, he laughed:
“There might’ve been a bit too much of the good stuff involved, but come on, you only get knighted once!”
Daltrey was honoured not just for his contribution to British music over the last six decades, but also for his tireless charity work, especially through Teenage Cancer Trust, which he has championed for over 20 years.
Wearing a sharp three-piece suit and beaming with pride, Daltrey was joined by family members and close friends at the ceremony. But later, it was time to let loose.
Sir Roger has always known how to throw a party - Credit: Lynn Goldsmith/Corbis/Getty
“Let’s just say I didn’t make it to bed early,” he added with a grin. “I might be 81, but I can still handle a glass of red.”
Sir Roger’s knighthood has been a long time coming, with fans and peers alike calling for it for years. His bandmate, the late Keith Moon, famously once said Daltrey had “the voice of a warrior poet”, a sentiment that now holds a bit more weight with the "Sir" title officially in place.
Despite his age, Daltrey has remained active in music, recently hinting at a possible final tour with The Who, and continuing his charitable efforts with unwavering energy.
As for retirement? Don’t count on it.
“This honour doesn’t mean I’m done,” he said. “If anything, it’s fired me up all over again.”
Long live the rock knight!
