Having already confirmed they’ll close the 2009 Grand Prix in Melbourne, British rock ‘n roll legends The Who have announced national tour dates for their highly anticipated Australian trek in March next year.

The Who last toured down under back in 1968, while Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend and pals proved they’ve still got what it takes when they closed the infamous Glastonbury festival back in 2007, kicking out tracks such as “Can’t Explain”, “Pinball Wizard” and “My Generation”. Support for the tour comes from Californian outfit Counting Crows and local lads Dallas Crane.

Tickets are onsale Wednesday 3 December, and dates are:

Tuesday 24 March – Brisbane Entertainment Centre, QLD

Thursday 26 March – Adelaide Entertainment Centre, SA

Sunday 29 March – 2009 Formula 1™ ING Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne, VIC

Tuesday 31 March – Acer Arena, Sydney, NSW

Saturday 4 April – Members Equity Stadium, Perth, WA