The Who Play Final Show of North American Farewell Tour

"The Who have presumably played their final US show ever, as they wrapped up their North American farewell tour Wednesday night at the Acrisure Arena in Thousand Palms, California. Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, and company put a wrap on their stateside "Song Is Over" tour with a career-spanning 23-song set, beginning with their early single "I Can't Explain." Throughout the evening, they played favorites like "Substitute," "Who Are You," "My Generation, "You Better You Bet," "Won't Get Fooled Again," and "Baba O'Riley," closing out the night with "The Song Is Over," and "Tea & Theatre," with only Daltrey and Townshend onstage for the final song."

""We will do stuff together ... in bits and pieces, but for this kind of thing, it's goodbye," Townshend told the audience at the end of the show. "And you were last! Thank you so much." Daltrey added, "It was every band's dream in the '60s to make it in America, and thanks to you guys, you made it happen for us. Thank you so much. May you be happy and may you be healthy.""

The Who completed their North American farewell tour at Acrisure Arena in Thousand Palms, California, delivering a 23-song career-spanning set. The band opened with "I Can't Explain" and performed classics including "Substitute," "Who Are You," "My Generation," "Won't Get Fooled Again," and "Baba O'Riley." The evening closed with "The Song Is Over" and "Tea & Theatre," with only Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend onstage for the final number. Pete Townshend said large-scale touring was ending while promising occasional collaborations. Roger Daltrey thanked American fans for helping the band succeed. Simon Townshend and violinist Katie Jacoby made featured contributions.

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