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Bluesfest 2012

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Nov 4, 2011 Updated Nov 7, 2011

The initial lineup for Bluesfest 2012 has been announced...and it's heavy on the legends.

Who frontman Roger Daltrey sits atop a bill that also includes Earth Wind and Fire, veteran prog-rockers Yes, guitar hero Buddy Guy and The Pogues.

Bluesfest 2012 will run from Thursday April 5 to Monday April 9...early bird tickets are on sale now.

Byron Bay Bluesfest 2012 first lineup:

Roger Daltrey Performs The Who’s Tommy & More
Earth Wind & Fire
The Pogues
John Butler Trio
My Morning Jacket
G3 featuring: Joe Satriani, Steve Vai & Steve Lukather
YES
Buddy Guy
Maceo Parker
Brian Setzer’s Rockabilly Riot
Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Jonny Lang
Yann Tiersen
Bettye LaVette
Steve Earle
Justin Townes Earle
Trombone Shorty
Great Big Sea
The Jayhawks

Source: Pedestrian TV external link

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Roger Harry Daltrey, CBE (born 1 March 1944), is an English singer and actor, best known as the founder and lead singer of English rock band The Who. He has maintained a musical career as a solo artist and has also worked in the film industry, acting in a large number of films, theatre and television roles and also producing films. In 2008 he was ranked number 61 on Rolling Stone magazine's list...

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