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"He’s had real influence, and I think he’s influenced me," Pete Townshend said of past collaborator David Gilmour.
The Who produced a lot of music that each member is proud of, but the band (especially Pete Townshend) didn't really love this 1969 track.
Pete Townshend might not be famous for his ability to solo, but that doesn't he hasn't learnt from soloists, such as this musical legend.
Reflecting on comments made by The Who guitarist Pete Townshend about Woodstock Festival and why he hated the experience and his memories of being spiked.
As the guitarist explains, the windmill is fraught with danger, including fingernail tears and hand lacerations ...
Pete Townshend and his wife, musician and composer, Rachel Fuller - Rii Schroer. The Who: Pete Townshend (centre), then L-R, Keith Moon, John Entwistle and Roger Daltrey - Colin Jones / TopFoto ...
The Who guitarist and songwriter Pete Townshend discusses the reunion of iconic British band, Oasis, lead by brothers Noel ...
Pete Townshend has weighed in on the acrimonious split between the Who and drummer Zak Starkey, admitting of the situation, “It’s been a mess.” Speaking to iNews, Townshend discussed the Royal Albert ...
The Who’s Pete Townshend, who wrote “Tommy, says Bourzgui “just gets it. Jeenah Moon for The New York Post. Townshend, who first watched Bourzgui tackle the complex role of Tommy Walker at ...
Pete Townshend and his father, Cliff, pose for a photo at home in London, March 30, 1966. Townshend said his original hope was to be a sideman like his dad. (Image credit: ...
Pete Townshend was in his early 20s when he wrote most of “Tommy,” which was released in 1969. Now, as the album-turned-Broadway musical plots a Chicago comeback, he’s 78.
How Pete Townshend discussed his sexuality in more recent years During a 2002 interview with Rolling Stone, Townshend was asked if he was bisexual. He said he was not; he simply had a feminine side.