The Who postpone UK tour including Leeds concert over coronavirus fears

Rock legends The Who have postponed their planned UK tour which included a concert in Leeds.
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 12th Mar 2020, 13:49 BST
Rock legends The Who have postponed their planned UK tour which included a concert in Leeds.Rock legends The Who have postponed their planned UK tour which included a concert in Leeds.
Rock legends The Who have postponed their planned UK tour which included a concert in Leeds.

They were due to take to the stage at the First Direct Arena on Wednesday March 25 as part of an 11 date tour schedule.

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But given the developing Coronavirus concerns, the band felt that they had no option but to postpone the shows as a precaution.

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Singer Roger Daltrey moved to assure fans that the shows will "definitely happen".

"It may be the last time we do a tour of this type, so keep those tickets, as the shows will be fantastic,” he said.

Pete Townshend the band, ”haven't reached this decision easily, but given the concerns about public gatherings, we couldn’t go ahead."

The dates will be rescheduled for later in the year. All tickets will be honoured.

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