Roger Daltrey
Awards & Honours
6
Awards Won
6
Honours
4
Rankings
5
Covers
2
Records
Roger Daltrey's career is marked by extraordinary achievements. As the frontman of The Who, he helped create some of rock's most enduring anthems. Rolling Stone ranked him the 61st greatest singer of all time in 2008, and Planet Rock listeners voted him the fifth greatest voice in rock in 2009. His solo work has charted on both sides of the Atlantic. Beyond music, his acting debut in Tommy earned critical praise. Daltrey's philanthropic efforts through Teenage Cancer Trust have raised over £30 million, showcasing his commitment to giving back. His knighthood in 2025 recognized a lifetime of contributions to music and charity.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Knight Bachelor
Appointed for services to charity and music.
Kennedy Center Honors
Lifetime achievement award alongside Pete Townshend.
George and Ira Gershwin Award for Lifetime Musical Achievement
Awarded with Pete Townshend.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Inducted as a member of The Who.
UK Music Hall of Fame
Inducted as a member of The Who.
Honorary Doctor of Music
Honorary doctorate for contributions to music.
Rankings & Lists
100 Greatest Singers of All Time
Greatest Voices in Rock
100 Greatest Singers
100 Greatest Singers
Magazine Covers
Rolling Stone
July 1979
Roger Daltrey: The Who's Lone Wolf
TIME
May 1979
The Who: Rock's Last Great Band
NME
1973
Daltrey: The Solo Move
Mojo
December 2004
The Who: The Complete Story
UNCUT
June 2015
Roger Daltrey: My Life in The Who
Records & Feats
Oldest artist to top the Billboard Blues Albums chart
Daltrey's album 'As Long as I Have You' reached No. 1 on the Billboard Blues Albums chart in 2018 when he was 74.
Raised over £30 million for Teenage Cancer Trust
Since 2000, Daltrey has organized annual concerts that have raised more than £30 million for the charity.