Thanks a Lot MR Kibblewhite: My Story

by Roger Daltrey

Book Overview

The frontman of one of the greatest bands of all time tells the story of his rise from nothing to rock 'n' roll megastar, and his wild journey as the voice of The Who.

"It's taken me three years to unpack the events of my life, to remember who did what when and why, to separate the myths from the reality, to unravel what really happened at the Holiday Inn on Keith Moon's 21st birthday," says Roger Daltrey, the powerhouse vocalist of The Who. The result of this introspection is a remarkable memoir, instantly captivating, funny and frank, chock-full of well-earned wisdom and one-of-a-kind anecdotes from a raucous life that spans a tumultuous time of change in Britain and America.

Born during the air bombing of London in 1944, Daltrey fought his way (literally) through school and poverty and began to assemble the band that would become The Who while working at a sheet metal factory in 1961. In Daltrey's voice, the familiar stories--how they got into smashing up their kit, the infighting, Keith Moon's antics--take on a new, intimate life. Also here is the creative journey through the unforgettable hits including My Generation, Substitute, Pinball Wizard, and the great albums, Who's Next, Tommy, and Quadrophenia. Amidst all the music and mayhem, the drugs, the premature deaths, the ruined hotel rooms, Roger is our perfect narrator, remaining sober (relatively) and observant and determined to make The Who bigger and bigger. Not only his personal story, this is the definitive biography of The Who.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 125029603X
• ISBN13: 9781250296030
• Release Date: October 2018
• Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.3" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

Daltrey's Life and Times as The Who's Frontman

Any serious Who fan should without hesitation or doubt read this. Any serious fan of 60-70's Rock-n-Roll should read this. Any music nerd trying to appreciate or learn about Rocks meteoric rise and the early influencers should read this. An easy read not only because of the obvious content you are expecting, but also because he is artful in the unpacking of that history and how he relates it to the details of his personal life. With plenty of intrigue and back stories as The Who's front man, Rogers skills at writing them in a western influenced British english is what makes this an easy read. Daltrey doesn't shy away from being honest about himself and his bandmates, but he avoids the use of a shovel and gouging their eyes out. Its just his honest and truthful version, without any unecessary drama. I especially liked learning about his life throughout the arch of The Who's existence. There was nothing to dislike. As a Who fan you will surely like this. As a Rock and music fan of any kind you should enjoy this. If you are younger and searching for another account of how it got started, this should leave you appreciating The Who's piece in that. A definite reread for me, and no doubt soon.