Who resume tour after Daltry illness

The Who resumed their North American tour today after lead singer Roger Daltrey returned from a near-week-long bout with bronchitis.

“Boy, it feels good to be out of bed,” Daltrey said about a half an hour into The Who’s concert at Alltel Arena in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

Daltrey sang all but one song in a 95-minute set, resting his voice only when guitarist Pete Townshend sang Eminence Front.

The band returned for an 18-minute encore, a medley of songs from the rock opera Tommy, then Daltrey stayed on stage for a second, acoustic encore.

Throughout the show, Daltrey could be seen coughing while away from the microphone, and sipping drinks.

The Who cancelled a show on Tuesday at San Antonio, and also postponed appearances at Mexico City and Tampa, Florida.