The Who Announces 17-Date North American Farewell Tour With Billy Idol, Joe Perry Project, Others

The Who have announced the full lineup of supporting acts for their 2025 North American farewell tour, "The Song Is Over," which spans 17 dates from August 16 in Sunrise, Florida, to September 28 in Las Vegas. The supporting artists include Billy Bob Thornton and The Boxmasters, The Joe Perry Project featuring members of Aerosmith, The Black Crowes, and Stone Temple Pilots, Billy Idol, Booker T. Jones, Candlebox, Feist, Joe Bonamassa, Tom Cochrane, and ZZ Ward. Notably, Joe Bonamassa will open both Chicago shows, including a newly added second night on September 9 due to high demand. The tour marks the band’s final U.S. and Canadian performances after nearly six decades, described by frontmen Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend as their "grand finale." Tickets are available through Ticketmaster and verified resale platforms, with special promotions for first-time buyers. The announcement also follows recent controversy involving longtime drummer Zak Starkey, who was officially dismissed from the tour.