Bill Murray watched The Who close The Teenage Cancer Trust concert series at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday (30.03.25) night.
The ‘Ghostbusters’ actor was among those in attendance for the special gig as he recalled seeing the ‘My Generation’ rockers play 50 years ago and spent some time with frontman Roger Daltrey backstage following the concert.
Other famous faces at the show included actress Sadie Frost, hypnotist Paul McKenna as well as actress and playwright Tracy-Ann Oberman.
The Teenager Cancer Trust series was launched by Daltrey in 2000 and has gone on to become an essential part of the UK music calendar while raising over £34 million for the cause.
Roger has been the driving force behind the concert series since its inception but will be handing over to guest curator and The Cure frontman Robert Smith in 2026.
The 2025 series ran from March 24 to 30 and included performances from The Who, The Corrs and James Arthur.
There was also a night of comedy hosted by Micky Flanagan and a special night by Erased Tapes featuring Penguin Cafe – and Frank Carter and Paul Cook, Steve Jones, Glen Matlock of the Sex Pistols.
The Who roared into action at the Albert Hall on Sunday with their 1960s hits ‘I Can’t Explain’ and ‘Substitute’.
The hits kept coming as guitarist Pete Townshend rocked through ‘Who Are You’ before Daltrey’s voice filled the London venue with renditions of ‘The Kids Are Alright’ and ‘Behind Blue Eyes’.
The song ‘Baba O’Riley’ received a standing ovation while ‘Won’t Get Fooled Again’ got a clap-along intro ahead of Daltrey’s famous scream.
Roger and Pete have a close bond with the band’s fans and cracked jokes throughout the performance.
At one point, Townshend said: “Many of you will know this is not my chosen career – I would have preferred to have been a dustman, to be honest. But it’s glorious to be here with people like you tonight. Thank you so much.”
Before The Who performed, Level 42 kicked proceedings off with a set packed with hits including ‘Running in the Family’, ‘The Sun Goes Down (Livin’ It Up)’ and ‘Lessons in Love’.
Lead singer Mark King told the crowd: “Thank you for coming along and supporting this incredible charity, Teenage Cancer Trust.
“We’re here having some fun… and you’re going to have to put up with it!
“But look at the money you’re raising for these guys, so thank you so much. They do an incredible job.
“And in this incredible venue too. What an incredible treat! It always blows my mind when I come and stand here. I don’t stand here very often, as you can imagine!”