Against the odds Johnson survived the cancer. Unfortunate name for a place, but a great studio.” The album’s track listing was revealed on 22 February 2014. He knew this lovely little studio called Yellow Fish in Uckfield. According to Johnson, “Roger jumped up and said, ‘Let’s do it,’. Going Back Home was recorded in the space of a week in November 2013. Johnson was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in January 2013, but was well enough to press ahead with the collaboration when The Who finished their world tour. That heavy power-trio sound, backing up a singer it’s a British institution. They’d been a big influence on both our bands. Daltrey said, “It turned out we both loved Johnny Kidd & the Pirates. Johnson and Daltrey decided to work together after meeting when seated next to each other at an awards ceremony in 2010 and quickly striking up a friendship. Feelgood, have made a new album “Going Back Home.” Roger Daltrey, lead singer of rock giants, The Who, and Wilko Johnson, legendary guitarist with Dr. The Award evening has become renowned for its magic moments, with unique live performances that have a special resonance for the recipient.Roger Daltrey and Wilko Johnson Make Album to Benefit Teen Cancer Charities The Award is unique because it recognises the contribution that an individual has made to the industry across a range of activities: record producer, film music composer, broadcaster, artist, music executive, songwriter and concert impresario. The Music Industry Trusts Award is sponsored by Spotify, PPL, Ingenious Media and SJM. The funds received through the MITS also underwrites its Masters in Music Therapy programmes, dedicated to training musicians who want to use their talent and ability to help others and become music therapists of the future.” Since 2015 alone, more than 4,500 people accessed the services of Nordoff Robbins, many of them for long-term, in-depth and tailored support. “Since 1992, when the first MITS Award was presented, over £5.5 million has been raised for the charities we work to sustain: Nordoff Robbins and The BRIT Trust, which helps fund The BRIT School. The award recognises not only his unique music both as a solo performer and as part of The Who – but also his tireless philanthropic activities which mirror the goals of the MITS. Over the past 25 years the MITS has also celebrated icons including Simon Cowell, Michael Eavis CBE, Sir Lucian Grainge CBE, Sir George Martin, Sir Michael Parkinson and Jonathan Ross OBE, in addition to some of the most popular artists and respected musicians of our age: Annie Lennox OBE, Gary Barlow OBE, Jools Holland OBE, Kylie Minogue OBE, Peter Gabriel, Sir Elton John CBE & Bernie Taupin, and Andrew Lloyd Webber.ĭavid Munns OBE, Chairman of Nordoff Robbins and the MITS Award committee, said: "We are thrilled that as we celebrate 25 years of The Music Industry Trusts Award, we are honouring multigenerational cultural icon Roger Daltrey. Over 1000 guests attended this charity event which on this very special 25th Anniversary also included previous recipients Sir Tom Jones OBE, Harvey Goldsmith CBE, Rob Dickins CBE, Brian McLaughlin and MITS first honouree, John Deacon CBE. This year the MITS celebrated its 25th anniversary, and since 1992 has honoured some of the greatest musicians, performers and music industry luminaries and has simultaneously raised over £5.5million to help sustain Nordoff Robbins and The BRIT Trust. Adrian Whiteson and of course Bill Curbishley & Robert Rosenberg. The night also featured a tribute video celebrating the efforts of Roger Daltrey with personal messages from Robert Plant, Paul Weller, Roger Taylor, Sir Peter Blake, founder member of Teenage Cancer Trust Dr. Hosted by Jo Whiley, the evening featured a series of live performances from Keane frontman Tom Chaplin, The Shires and The Wilko Johnson Band who were joined by Roger Daltrey. Roger Daltrey CBE, founding member of The Who, solo artist and tireless Teenage Cancer Trust patron, was honoured earlier this month with the Music Industry Trusts Award ( MITS) as the event celebrated 25 years of raising money and supporting Nordoff Robbins and The Brit Trust.
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