In a March interview with The New York Times, Townshend shared, "I don't get much of a buzz from performing with The Who. If I'm really honest, I've been touring for the money." He also suggested doing one more tour for the fans before they "crawl off to die," although he later said he was being "sarcastic."
"If Pete doesn't want to tour, I don't want to be back with the Who on the road, at 81, with someone who doesn't want be there - if that's what he's saying," Daltrey told the Miami Herald. "But you know, every dog has its day and it was a wonderful ride."