Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend were supposed to play Newcastle later this month
THE Who have postponed their UK tour due to concerns around fan safety amid the coronavirus outbreak.
The band were due to kick off their tour in Manchester next week, playing in Newcastle on Saturday, March 21.
Roger Daltrey said the shows will "definitely happen and it may be the last time we do a tour of this type, so keep those tickets, as the shows will be fantastic".
Pete Townshend said that the band have not "reached this decision easily, but given the concerns about public gatherings, we couldn't go ahead".
They will also be unable to appear at the Royal Albert Hall as part of the Teenage Cancer Trust shows on March 28, but they intend to reschedule the performance.
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