India, May 9 -- Legendary British band The Who are set to embark on their final farewell tour in the United States, after which they will retire for good. During a press conference held in London on Thursday, the iconic group and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees announced they would be heading out on one last tour across North America later this year.

"Well, all good things must come to an end," guitarist Pete Townshend said in a press release. "It is a poignant time. For me, playing to American audiences and those in Canada has always been incredible. The warmth and engagement of those audiences began back in 1967 with hippies smoking dope, sitting on their blankets and listening deeply and intensely. Music was everywhere. We all felt...