The Who to perform at Olympics closing ceremony

Posted on July 18, 2012 in News

(originally posted 2012-06-14 – now finally official) On August 12th, The Who will take part in the closing ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games, London! Simon will be a part of the band just like he was for Superbowl XLIV – 2010. The Olympic committee wanted four major artists representing Britain over the past 50 years – And it has been confirmed that The Who, Take That, George Michael and Emele Sande among others will perform.

17 Responses to “The Who to perform at Olympics closing ceremony”

Mick Murphy 21 July 2012 5:01 am #

In my opinion the only part of the Olympics worth watching,great
Holly Fogg 20 July 2012 11:31 am #

You’ll blow everyone else off stage!
Cheri Teixeira Grelle 20 July 2012 4:06 am #

Right On. I guess Keith wont be there though…
LD on CD 20 July 2012 3:08 am #

Such an important stage, as befits the band’s status.
Now can you get ‘em to fix the technical issues for Fanclub logins/members for those of us desperate for the tour presale??? Thank you!!!!!!!! lol
Jim Breeding 20 July 2012 2:07 am #

Props r due!!!!!
Derick Bhupsingh 19 July 2012 9:22 pm #

on again, good !!!
Reggy Tan 19 July 2012 8:46 pm #

Please do tell Rog not to wear a guitar, Simon. Just mike swinging will do. That’s what he’s good at.
Cori Hinton 19 July 2012 8:42 pm #

EXTRA! EXTRA! AWWWWWWWWESOME NEWS!
Will Mcgregor 19 July 2012 7:59 pm #

thats great news si!!!
Mark Handyside 19 July 2012 7:50 pm #

Great news looking forward to it.Simon can you please have a word with Pete and Roger to do some Quadrophenia shows in the UK.
Don Muir 19 July 2012 7:46 pm #

rather watch The Who for 2 weeks than the Olympics !!!
Lisa Seckler-Roode 19 July 2012 7:42 pm #

very cool dear boy!!!
Burt Smith 19 July 2012 7:21 pm #

i will be watching
Terry Hoffman 19 July 2012 7:15 pm #

yes….allright Si….
mark birdseye 15 June 2012 6:44 am #

big congrats m8 when i found out that you and the band was playing looked in to getting a ticket . but at £9000 thats way to much for me.(if you need extra security im your man have a sia licence and will do it for free lol)hope you peter and roger tour together real soon.
lasse 15 June 2012 1:44 am #

Sorry i mean closing ceremony,,, anyway the best coming Always latest!!!!!
lasse 15 June 2012 1:12 am #

Its great to se WHO in the Wellcome Cermony in the olympic. They are the biggest loadest and best band in the world…….Its cool…….