The Who is finally calling it quits.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame act has announced dates for The Who: The Song Is Over its North American Farewell Tour and they include three shows in California.
In Northern California, the tour (named after The Who’s classic 1971 song) touches down Sept. 21 at Shoreline Amphitheatre at Mountain View. Down south, the group — featuring vocalist Roger Daltrey and guitarist Pete Townshend — performs Sept. 17 and 19 at the Hollywood Bowl.
“Well, all good things must come to an end,” Townshend said in a news release. “It is a poignant time. For me, playing to American audiences and those in Canada has always been incredible. The warmth and engagement of those audiences began back in 1967 with hippies smoking dope, sitting on their blankets and listening deeply and intensely. Music was everywhere. We all felt equal.
“Today, Roger and I still carry the banner for the late Keith Moon and John Entwistle and of course, all of our longtime Who fans. I must say that although the road has not always been enjoyable for me, it is usually easy: the best job I could ever have had. I keep coming back. Every time I do, I meet new fans and feel new energy. Roger and I are in a good place, despite our age, eager to throw our weight behind this fond farewell to all our faithful fans, and hopefully to new ones who might jump in to see what they have been missing for the last 57 years. This tour will be about fond memories, love and laughter. Make sure you join in.”
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The Who farewell tour tickets go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. May 16, thewho.com/tour/. There are also a The Who farewell tour tickets presale for Citi cardholders that runs from 10 a.m. May 13 to 10 p.m. May 15, www.citientertainment.com.
THE WHO
THE SONG IS OVER
2025 NORTH AMERICA TOUR
Aug 16 – Sunrise, FL – Amerant Bank Arena
Aug 19 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
Aug 21 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
Aug 23 – Atlantic City, NJ – Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall
Aug 26 – Boston, MA – Fenway Park
Aug 28 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
Aug 30 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Sep 2 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
Sep 4 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
Sep 7 – Chicago, IL – United Center
Sep 17 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl
Sep 19 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl
Sep 21 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
Sep 23 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena
Sep 25 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
Sep 28 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena