The Who have postponed their upcoming UK tour.
The veteran rockers were due to start on Monday in Manchester but released a statement today (Thursday) claiming they wanted to "keep fans safe" amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
The cancelled performances include a gig at Glasgow's SSE Hydro on Monday, March 23.
Guitarist Pete Townsend, 74, said the band ”haven’t reached this decision easily, but given the concerns about public gatherings, we couldn’t go ahead”.
The shows will be rescheduled for later in the year. All tickets will be honoured.
And singer Roger Daltrey, 76, assured fans that 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".
The Who formed in 1964 and their huge back catalogue includes hits like My Generation and I Can See for Miles.
Members will also be unable to appear at the Royal Albert Hall on March 2 as part of the annual Teenage Cancer Trust shows, but intend to reschedule that show also, with more news to follow.
