RonJonSurfer Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 Roger Daltrey Suffering From Viral Infection Last week he walked off stage during the first song at a Tampa, Florida gig. The Who's world tour has been thrown into jeopardy because Roger Daltrey is suffering from a serious viral infection. Daltrey walked off stage during the first song in Tampa, Florida last week suffering from what they thought was bronchitis. Band member Pete Townshend now reveals the rocker's condition is much worse and he came close to being hospitalized. The guitarist says, "It has been established that Roger had alarmingly low sodium levels, leading to problematic dehydration. He contracted a viral infection. It was recommended he go into the hospital and go on a drip for a few days to set him right. A doctor from the UK advised caution and suggested Roger simply try resting before going into the hospital. He is taking some medication. "Bill Curbishley, The Who's manager, has, with my full support, canceled the next show in San Antonio. A decision will be made on the rest of the shows on this leg of the tour. "I'm distraught about this, as I have waited so long to play in Mexico." Copyright World Entertainment News Network 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 TimLizzy won't like this news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Seeker Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 No... they did promise to make up for this though, complete with 'surprises', whatever that may be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamisammy29 Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 No... they did promise to make up for this though, complete with 'surprises', whatever that may be. Keith Moon on drums, maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Seeker Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 In that case, I'll have to fly there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLizard Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 TimLizzy won't like this news No, he doesn't. But as long as I get to see them, I'll be ok. I can wait. It's The Who! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLizard Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 Hey Fin, where'd you hear about these 'surprises'? The Who's website is down right now, which is frustrating for someone who really wants to know if there will actually be a make-up concert. } Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 They're toying with you Tim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLizard Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 } It's the rock Gods punishing me for seeing too many concerts within one year's time. If you'll excuse me, I have to go sacrifice a goat in front of my record collection. I must appease the rock Gods! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 A goat? A real one? Don´t you have a plastic one? You know, the little toys from the toy farm... I´m sure your gods are modern and will appreciate it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Seeker Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 Hey Fin, where'd you hear about these 'surprises'? The Who's website is down right now, which is frustrating for someone who really wants to know if there will actually be a make-up concert. } Which website do you mean? thewho.net has been down for ages, petetownshend.com doesn't exist anymore but forwards you to Pete's blog instead, there's only thewhotour.com left. I'll see if I can find this article or statement again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 there's a german The Who site, but the latest news there are from the Tampa concert on 13th March... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Seeker Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 From his blog, March 16th: Friday, March 16, 2007 SxSW in Austin - Roger Medicare in Miami Having such a great time here in Austin. Old friends, new friends, music music music everywhere. The vibe here is wonderful. If you love music and have never been to this Festival try to come soon, they handle the numbers, the people, the tech, the food and everything with such good grace. I have been doing days full from dawn till dawn. Not much time to worry about Roger, but it turns out he has a viral infection complicated by severe dehydration. To be honest, on Roger.s behalf, he so often FEELS as though he's at death's door that when it really happens - as it did at Tampa - he fails to act on it quickly enough. I plan to call him tomorrow and I'll let you know how he is. Thanks to everyone for their understanding, and to those too who complained. It's good to know you work so hard to come and see us, and that it hurts when we don't play because it hurts us too. We plan something very special for all our fans who missed out. posted by Pete Townshend at 11:15 PM Not sure if this only applies to Tampa, but I don't think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Seeker Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 there's a german The Who site, but the latest news there are from the Tampa concert on 13th March... I think I know that one...there's about one post every three months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLizard Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 Thanks for posting that blog. The site I was referring to was thewhotour.com. It's up now, and there's still no announcement of a make-up date. } And my rock gods only accept real goats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 Maybe you should try my gods, Tim... a plastic goat is easier to find and you don´t have to clean after the slaughter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 ... but they melt and they're stinky . Better to go for the live goat ( Ahhhh , what 's MY NAME ?!?! ) - as long as he's going to eat the rest of the damn thing ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry David Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 I am not sure I believe this. I think there is more to the story simply because why would he not know he was that sick before he went out to sing? And why wouldn't he tell the fans before he walked off stage? And, why do all these famous people need hospitalizations and IV drips and us normal people just keep working. I wish I could be hospitalized for exhaustion. LOL And then go to a $50,000 a month treatment center on the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 Get well soon , HD -:dammit , we miss you ( and you are my favorite victim ) ! P.S. Easy on the Voodoo this week , please , as we are starting bsaeball - but , if you MUST curse someone - Sammy's the one ; 2 time " Mr Cham-pee-on" ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elie Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 han i live in lebanon so i wasnt gona get to see the who anyway but ime sad for roger and u guys keith moon on drums thats a good one how bout a zep reunion too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 They´re still annoucing the concert in Madrid for March... I guess it must be the same tour... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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