'All good things must come to an end': The Who announce North America farewell tour dates

LONDON (AP) — British rock band The Who are to say their final goodbye to North America this summer.

Singer Roger Daltrey and guitarist Pete Townshend confirmed Thursday that they will perform hits from six-decade career during "The Song Is Over North America Farewell Tour," named after the band’s 1971 hit.

The band, which by the 1970s had become one of the world’s biggest touring bands, easily filling the largest U.S. stadiums, will play their first gig in Florida on Aug. 16, with further dates in cities including New York, Toronto, Los Angeles and Vancouver, before a final date in Las Vegas on Sept. 28.

“Every musician’s dream in the early '60s was to make it big in the U.S. charts," Daltrey said. “For The Who, that dream came true in 1967 and our lives were changed forever.”

The band went from performing club shows to headlining the Woodstock festival in the U.S. and becoming one of the biggest box-office draw in the world. The band were inducted into the Rock n’ Roll Hall Of Fame in 1990.

Daltrey, 81, and Townshend, two years his junior, have been one of rock's most prolific double acts, surviving the deaths of drummer Keith Moon in 1978 and bass guitarist John Entwistle in 2002.

“Today, Roger and I still carry the banner for the late Keith Moon and John Entwistle, and, of course, all of our long-time Who fans," Townshend said. “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.”

Though Daltrey didn’t write songs, he was able to channel Townsend’s many and complicated moods — defiance and rage, vulnerability and desperation.

Together, they forged some of rock’s most defining sounds: the stuttering, sneering delivery of “My Generation,” the anguished cry of “They’re all wasted!” from “Baba O’Reilly,” and the all-time scream from “Won’t Get Fooled Again.” Two albums — “Tommy” and “Quadrophenia” — were also adapted into successful films in 1975 and 1979, respectively.

Ticket pre-sales will run from May 13 ahead of the general sale beginning May 16.

“Well, all good things must come to an end. It is a poignant time," Townshend said. “For me, playing to American audiences and those in Canada has always been incredible.”

Daltrey, who said a throat specialist has told him he should have a “day off” after every gig he performs, and Townshend also revealed there are no plans at the moment for a farewell tour of the U.K.

“Let’s see if we survive this one,” Daltrey said. “I don’t want to say that there won’t be (a U.K. farewell tour), but equally I’m not confident in saying there will be.”

FILE - Roger Daltrey, left, and Pete Townshend of The Who perform at TQL Stadium on May 15, 2022, in Cincinnati. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)

Pete Townshend, left, and Claire Sturgess during the announcement of 'The Who: The Song Is Over, The North American Farewell Tour' on Thursday, May 9, 2025, in London. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Pete Townshend poses for photographers during the announcement of ' The Who: The Song Is Over, The North American Farewell Tour' on Thursday, May 9, 2025, in London. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Pete Townshend poses for photographers during the announcement of ' The Who: The Song Is Over, The North American Farewell Tour' on Thursday, May 9, 2025, in London. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Pete Townshend speaks during the announcement of ' The Who: The Song Is Over, The North American Farewell Tour' on Thursday, May 9, 2025, in London. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Roger Daltrey, left, and Pete Townshend during the announcement of 'The Who: The Song Is Over, The North American Farewell Tour' on Thursday, May 9, 2025, in London. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Roger Daltrey, left, Pete Townshend and Claire Sturgess during the announcement of ' The Who: The Song Is Over, The North American Farewell Tour' on Thursday, May 9, 2025, in London. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo blocked a shot by LeBron James and stole the ball from him on consecutive possessions in the final minute, and the Milwaukee Bucks blew a fourth-quarter lead before rallying for a 105-101 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night.

Kevin Porter Jr. scored 22 points, and he hit two free throws to break a tie after Antetokounmpo blocked a driving layup attempt by James with 39 seconds left.

Antetokounmpo then knocked the ball out of James' hands from behind with 2 seconds left, and Porter hit two more free throws to seal Milwaukee's fifth win in seven games — its first over a team with a winning record since Dec. 11. Antetokounmpo finished with 21 points in his lowest-scoring effort since returning from his right calf strain.

Luka Doncic had 24 points and nine assists on 8-of-25 shooting for the Lakers. He had his lowest-scoring performance since Christmas, and he fouled out on Porter's 3-point attempt with 16.2 seconds to play.

James had 26 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds, but Antetokoumpo got the best of the top scorer in NBA history at crunch time. Los Angeles has lost six of 10.

Milwaukee surged to a double-digit lead in the first half even with Antetokounmpo on a minutes restriction in his injury return. Doncic scored 12 points in the third quarter but also committed four fouls in the period, including his fifth of the game.

Los Angeles abruptly erased its deficit by going on a 17-4 run to open the fourth, with James putting the Lakers ahead when he stole the ball from Antetokounmpo for a layup with 6:02 left. Milwaukee missed nine of its first 12 shots in the period, but Porter's layup tied it with two minutes left.

Lakers starters Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura remain sidelined by injury, but Hachimura (calf) might return early next week from his six-game absence, coach JJ Redick said.

Bucks: At Denver on Sunday.

Lakers: At Sacramento on Monday.

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Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart, left, tries to shoot as Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Trent Jr. defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic, left, and Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. go after a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)