Roger Daltrey

In the New Year's Honours List published 31 December 2004 he was created a Commander of the Order of the British Empire for services to Music, the Entertainment Industry, and Charity. Roy Dupuis has won various awards, including:. Daltrey and his second wife, Heather, have two daughters, Rosie and Willow, and a son, Jamie. Roy Dupuis has starred in many theatre productions, movies, and television series. In 2003, he hosted the History Channel's Extreme History with Roger Daltrey. In 1997 he started acting as Michael Samuelle in the television series Nikita, which is also known as The Femme: Nikita. He has played a number of television roles, including BBC Television Shakespeare, the science fiction series Sliders, and Highlander: The Series. After becoming an accomplished actor on film and stage in Canada, Dupuis was introduced to the American public as Oliva Dionne in Million Dollar Babies (1994), followed by more screen appearances in films like Bleeders(1995) and Screamers (1997).

He has appeared on stage in productions of The Wizard of Oz (as the Tin Man) and A Christmas Carol (as Scrooge). He has a has a brother and a sister called Rodrick and Roxanne. Daltrey's appearances in over 30 feature films include starring roles in: McVicar, as British train robber turned journalist John McVicar; Tommy, as "deaf, dumb and blind kid" Tommy Walker; and Lisztomania, as Hungarian composer Franz Liszt. They are unmarried and have no children. The collaboration came about through Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian's girlfriend, whose mother is a friend of Daltrey and his wife. As of 2004 he lives in Montreal in an 1840 farmhouse with his girlfriend actress Celine Bonnier, his partner since 1994. In 2003, he provided backing vocals for thrash-metal band Anthrax on the song, "Taking the Music Back" from their album, We've Come for You All. He studied at the National Theater School in Montreal where he graduated in 1986.

In 1992, Daltrey appeared on the Chieftains' Grammy Award-winning album, An Irish Evening: Live at the Grand Opera House. Roy Dupuis spent part of his childhood in Kapuskasing, a small town in Northern Ontario before moving to Montreal with his family. Daltrey celebrated his fiftieth birthday in 1994 by performing at Carnegie Hall in a show called, "Daltrey Sings Townshend," accompanied by The Julliard Orchestra, Townshend, Entwistle, Irish dancers and a group of folk musicians. He is best-known for his role as Michael Samuelle in the television series Nikita. On Rocks in the Head, Daltrey is credited (along with Gerard McMahon) for co-writing seven of the eleven tracks. Roy Dupuis is a Canadian actor who was born on April 21, 1963 in Amos in the Abitib region of Quebec, Canada. Each of the album's tracks, including "Let Me Down Easy" by Bryan Adams, expresses the frustration of growing older as only a man who sang "Hope I die before I get old" can. Les Etats Unis d'Albert (2005).

The title track to Under a Raging Moon was a tribute to Who drummer Keith Moon, who died in 1978. c'est l'autre (2004). McVicar included two hit singles, Free Me and Without Your Love and was Daltrey's best-selling solo recording. C'est pas moi .. But since it featured all the other members of The Who — Townshend, Entwistle and Kenney Jones — it could almost have passed as a Who album. Mémoires affectives (2004). McVicar was billed as a soundtrack album for the film of the same name, which Daltrey co-produced and starred in. Manners of Dying (2004).

Paul McCartney contributed the new song "Giddy" to Ride a Rock Horse, where the band included Eric Clapton, Alvin Lee and Mick Ronson. Monica-la-Mitraille (Machine-Gun Molly) (2004). When Sayer launched his own career as an artist, Daltrey called on a widening group of friends to write for and perform on his albums. Jack Paradise (2004). The emotional range displayed in Daltrey proved that the singer was capable of operating outside the context of The Who and of expressing his own moods, not just Townshend's. Les Invasions Barbares (2003). and the album, which introduced Leo Sayer as a songwriter, made the Top 50 in the United States. Un homme et son péché (2002).

The top single off the album, "Giving It All Away," reached number five in the U.K. Free Money (1997). 1973's Daltrey was not the first solo release by a member of The Who, following albums by both John Entwistle and Pete Townshend, but it was the first to make a significant impact. Hemoglobin (1997). While he has always considered The Who his primary ambition in life, Daltrey has released eight solo albums. L'Homme Idéal (The Ideal Man) (1997). When Tommy appeared as a feature film in 1975, Daltrey played the lead role and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for "Best Acting Debut in a Motion Picture". J'en Suis (1996).

With each of The Who's milestone achievements, Tommy, Who's Next, Quadrophenia, Daltrey was the face and voice of the band as they defined themselves as the ultimate rebels in a generation of change. Waiting for Michelangelo (1996). 103). Aire Libre/Passage des Hommes Libres (1995). (Giuliano, p. Screamers (1995). During a recording session (in an incident that Daltrey claimed was overblown), Townshend whacked the singer over the head with his guitar and Daltrey responded by knocking Townshend unconscious, again with a single blow. C'était le 12 du 12 et Chili avait les blues (Chili's Blues) (1993).

Later, in October, 1973, with Townshend at a low point after struggling through the Lifehouse and Quadrophenia projects while Daltrey was experiencing some success with his solo projects and acting roles, tension between the two created more sparks. Cap Tourmente (1993). He once flushed drummer Keith Moon's pills down the toilet and, when Moon protested, knocked him down with one punch. Entangled (1992). Yet, in the midst of the band's success, Daltrey repeatedly found himself fighting to keep the other members of The Who away from the drug and alcohol dependence that he believed would destroy them. Being At Home With Claude (1991). Later, his scream near the end of Won't Get Fooled Again became a defining moment for the band and for all of rock music. Le Marche du Couple (The Singles Game) (1990).

Daltrey's stuttering expression of youthful anger, frustration and arrogance in the band's breakthrough single, My Generation, captured the revolutionary feeling of the 1960s for many young people around the world and became the band's trademark. Jesus of Montreal (1989). His habit of swinging the microphone around by its cord on stage became a signature sign of his exuberance. Dans la ventre du dragon (In The Belly of the Dragon) (1989). (Their second single, Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere was the only song on which Daltrey and Townshend collaborated.) As Townshend developed into one of rock's most accomplished composers, Daltrey's vocals became the vehicle through which Townshend's visions were expressed, and he gained an equally vaunted reputation as an incomparably powerful vocalist. Comment faire l'amour avec un noir sans se fatiguer (How to make love to a negro without getting tired) (1989). With the band's first record deal in early 1965, Townshend began writing original material and Daltrey's dominance of the band began to recede. Sortie 234 (Exit 234) (1988).

In 1964, he also helped decide on a new name for the group that had been suggested by Townshend's roommate, Richard Barnes — "The Who.". Gaspard et Fil$ (Gaspard & $on) (1988). 26) He generally selected the music they performed, including songs by The Beatles, various Motown artists, James Brown, and other rock standards. Les enfants de la rue (1987). If you argued with him, you usually got a bunch of fives." (Giuliano, p. Anémique Cinéma (1987). According to Townshend, Roger "ran things the way he wanted. Le Dernier Chapitre/The Last Chapter II: The war continues (2003).

Early on, Daltrey was the band's leader, earning a reputation for using his fists to exercise control when needed, despite his small stature. Le Dernier Chapitre/The Last Chapter (2002). After a couple of years, Daltrey switched to vocals and Townshend to lead guitar. Les Beaux Dimanches - Maurice Richard: Histoire d'un Canadien (1999). At the time, the band included Daltrey on lead guitar, Pete Townshend on rhythm guitar, John Entwistle on bass, Doug Sandom on drums and Colin Dawson on lead vocals. Heritage Minutes / Minutes du partimoine - Louis Riel & Maurice Richard (1997). He became a sheet metal worker during the day, while practicing and performing nights with the band at weddings, pubs and men's clubs. La Femme Nikita (1997).

Soon after, interested in nothing but rock and roll, he was expelled from school. Urgence (1995). He made his first guitar from a block of wood and formed a band called, "The Detours." When his father bought him an Epiphone guitar in 1959, he became the lead guitarist for the band. Scoop (Series 4) (1995). His parents, Harry and Irene, hoped he would eventually continue on to study at a university, but obeying the rules and learning from his instructors was not in the plans of the self-described "school rebel.". Scoop (Series 3) (1994). He showed academic promise as a child in the English public school system, ranking at the top of his class on examinations that led to his enrollment at the Acton County Grammar School for boys. Dark Eyes (Pilot) (1994).

Daltrey was born in the Shepherd's Bush section of London, the same working class neighborhood that produced fellow Who members Pete Townshend and John Entwistle. Million Dollar Babies (Les jumelles Dionne) (1994). In addition, he has enjoyed a successful solo music career, and has acted in a large number of film, theater and television roles. Scoop (Series 2) (1993). Roger Harry Daltrey, CBE (born March 1, 1944) is a popular music artist, best known as the founder and lead singer of the British rock band The Who. Blanche (1993). Extreme History with Roger Daltrey, The History Channel (http://www.historychannel.com/global/listings/castbios.jsp?ACatId=8923935&CaseId=8923933&EGrpId=8921282). Emilie (1992).

Barling, Biography of Roger Daltrey, thewho.net (http://www.thewho.net/index.php?modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=5&page=1). Scoop (Series 1) (1991). David M. Les filles de Caleb (1990). Steve Huey, Roger Daltrey - Biography, AllMusic.com (http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:3ueyxdgbjolj~T1). Lance et compte (He Shoots He Scores) - Tous Pour Un (1990). ISBN 0-8154-1070-0. La Maison Deschênes (1989).

Behind Blue Eyes: The Life of Pete Townshend. Penguin Books, Ltd. Le grand jour (1988). Geoffrey Giuliano (1996). Avec un grand A (1988). Best (Rodney Marsh), 2000. L'Héritage (1987). Chasing Destiny, 2000. Le Parc des Braves (1987).

Dark Prince: The True Story of Dracula (King Janos), 2000. Metrostar Best Actor (1991, 1992, 2003). Like It Is (Kelvin), 1998. Gémeaux Best Actor (Filles de Caleb) (1991). Vampirella (Vlad), 1996. Rose d’Or Actor of the Year (1991). Coles), 1994. FIPA d’Or (Filles de Caleb) [Festival International de Programmes Audiovisuels (Cannes)] (1991).

Lightning Jack (John T. If Looks Could Kill (Blade), 1991. Buddy's Song (Terry Clark); also Music Score Composer, Producer, 1991. Cold Justice (Keith Gibson), 1989.

Mack the Knife (Street Singer), 1989. The Little Match Girl, 1987. Murder: Ultimate Grounds for Divorce, 1985. McVicar (John McVicar), also Producer, 1980.

The Legacy (Clive), 1978. Tommy (Tommy Walker), also Music Score Composer, 1975. Legacy (Clive Jackson), 1975. Lisztomania (Franz Liszt), 1975.

Free Me (#39 UK), 1980. Without Your Love (#20 US), 1980. I'm Free (#13 UK), 1973. Giving It All Away (#5 UK), 1973.

Rocks in the Head, 1992. Can't Wait to See the Movie, 1987. Under a Raging Moon, 1985. Parting Should be Painless, 1984.

McVicar, 1980. One of the Boys, 1977. Ride a Rock Horse, 1975. Daltrey, 1973.