Roger Daltrey Honored With Knighthood For His Contributions To Music And Charity

On Saturday (June 14), Roger Daltrey was knighted as part of the King’s Birthday Honors list, among other notable figures like David Beckham, Steve Winwood, Gary Oldham, and 10cc singer Glenn Gouldman. The 81-year-old vocalist for the Who received a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) honor for his significant contributions to music and charity, particularly for his work with the Teenage Cancer Trust, which has raised over $50 million to date. “It’s a wonderful honor for me, and especially for Teenage Cancer Trust,” Sir Roger Daltrey said in a statement on social media. “I accept this award not only for myself but on behalf of all the unsung heroes who have given their energy towards making the Teenage Cancer Trust the success it has become.” The Who added: “Sir Roger is a true inspiration and we salute him and all the other honourees from the worlds of music and the creative arts for enriching our lives with their brilliant human artistry and achievements.” (Rolling Stone)