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In a statement on its website, the band, which famously sang
"I hope I die before I get old" in its 1965 hit "My Generation,"
called off some 30 dates between now and December.
The Who had last week postponed four dates after Daltrey, 71,
fell ill with a mystery virus.
"Initially it was hoped that the rest of the tour might proceed,
but after extensive tests the seriousness of his condition
became apparent when doctors diagnosed Roger as having viral
meningitis and prescribed a period of rest," the statement said.
Daltrey said doctors told him he will make a complete recovery
but that he will "need a considerable time to recover." Several
U.S. dates were postponed four months ago because Daltrey had
vocal problems.
Guitarist Pete Townshend said all shows would be rescheduled for
the spring of 2016.
Townshend and Daltrey are the survivors of the original line-up
following the deaths of drummer Keith Moon and bass guitarist
John Entwistle. The Who had its first big hit in 1965 with "I
Can't Explain."
(Reporting by Jill Serjeant; Editing by Eric Walsh)
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