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Band, The Who, postpones Winnipeg tour date until Spring

FILE - In this June 28, 2015 file photo, singer Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshed of the band The Who perform at the Glastonbury music festival at Worthy Farm, Glastonbury, England. The Who have announced the rescheduled dates for their axed fall tour, now kicking off in February 2016. The band said Tuesday, Sept. 29, that “The Who Hits 50!” tour will start Feb. 27 in Detroit. The band canceled their fall tour this month as lead singer Roger Daltrey recovers from viral meningitis. (Photo by Jim Ross/Invision/AP, File).
FILE - In this June 28, 2015 file photo, singer Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshed of the band The Who perform at the Glastonbury music festival at Worthy Farm, Glastonbury, England. The Who have announced the rescheduled dates for their axed fall tour, now kicking off in February 2016. The band said Tuesday, Sept. 29, that “The Who Hits 50!” tour will start Feb. 27 in Detroit. The band canceled their fall tour this month as lead singer Roger Daltrey recovers from viral meningitis. (Photo by Jim Ross/Invision/AP, File). Jim Ross/Invision/AP, File

WINNIPEG – The Who was supposed to rock Winnipeg October 8th, but fans will now have to wait until the spring.

The classic rock band postponed their tour due to illness.  The show was set for October 8th at the MTS Centre, but singer Roger Daltrey is sick and will not be able to perform for the crowd.

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The legendary band will instead rock the MTS Centre May 4th, 2016 as part of their The Who Hits 50! tour.

All tickets for the original show will be honoured for the May concert.

 

 

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