What was the real story behind the stuttering in the song “My Generation?” Well, as the story goes Roger Daltrey, the lead singer of The Who, had a challenge fitting the lyrics to the music causing a stutter in the lyrics? Despite the stories surrounding it, the stuttering in the song "My Generation" was really unintentional. Fun fact about this song and it’s release…Initially, the BBC banned the song, fearing that Daltrey's performance might offend people who stutter. However, after pirate radio stations began playing the song and it gained popularity, the BBC eventually lifted the ban.