The Who To Donate Concert Earnings To Local Charities

The Who will donate all of their earnings from a forthcoming show to local charities.

The band will perform at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Michigan on October 21st, with proceeds being given to Detroit charities Gleaners Community Food Bank and Focus: HOPE. Tickets are already on sale now, priced at $39.50.

Speaking on the band's website, The Who explain their decision for the charity gesture:

"The first gig we ever played in the U.S. was in Detroit and we have always had an affinity with this part of the country."

"Pete and I are very aware of the problems people are having in Michigan and feel we should give something back for all the support we have had over the last 40 years."

The concert marks the opening night of a nine-date North American tour, which is as follows:

October Tour Dates:

21 - Detroit, MI, Palace of Auburn Hills
22 - Hamilton, ON, Copps Coliseum
24 - Boston, MA, TD Banknorth Garden
26 - Philadelhpia, PA, Wachovia Center
28 - Uncasville, CT, Mohegan Sun Arena
29 - East Rutherford, NJ, Izod Center
31 - Atlantic City, NJ, The Borgata

November Tour Dates:

3 - Washington, DC, Verizon Center
8 - Los Angeles, CA, Nokia Theatre
9 - Los Angeles, CA, Nokia Theatre