Roger Daltrey explains why he's pro-Brexit: 'I want someone at least answerable to me so I can say 'f**k off, you're useless!'
Musician, who just released his first solo album in over 25 years, also derided the state of modern pop
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Roger Daltrey has criticised Labour and explained his reasons for being pro-Brexit in a new interview, following controversial remarks where he branded Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn a "communist" and disparaged the #MeToo movement.
"Why would any rock star need to push themselves on women?" he told Event magazine. "Usually, it's the other way around. I'd like to have £1 for every woman that screws my ass. Mick Jagger would be a billionaire out of it.
"It it was going to be in the rock business, it would've been out by now. It would've been out by now," he continued. "I find this whole thing so obnoxious. It's always allegations and it's just salacious crap."
In a new interview with The Telegraph, he said of his dislike for Labour: "It pains me to say it, but in my life a Labour government comes in with incredible optimism and leaves the country in the s**t."
He reiterated his comments on Brexit and Europe: "I'm not anti-Europe, I'm anti-Brussels, but people don't get the distinction... That's why I'm so angry about it. I want someone at least answerable to me that I can say: "F**k off, you're useless!"
Daltrey, who just released his new solo album As Long As I Have You, derided today's pop singers, commenting: "They're singing all the right notes but there's too much wobbling. Nothing wrong with a good straight word now and again. If I ever start to do that, please smack me on the back of the head."
He also claimed rock music has "gone backwards", although said he liked the Brighton band Royal Blood and said it was good that Noel and Liam Gallagher are "out there giving it a go".
You can read our review of Daltrey's new album here.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments