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"He’s had real influence, and I think he’s influenced me," Pete Townshend said of past collaborator David Gilmour.
With his windmill strumming, mod rock rebellion, and rock opera masterpieces, The Who’s Pete Townshend has had an unavoidable impact on the landscape of rock and roll.
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.
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 ...
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 guitarist and songwriter Pete Townshend discusses the reunion of iconic British band, Oasis, lead by brothers Noel ...
The Who drummer Zak Starkey says Roger Daltrey made the mistake that led him to be ousted from the band — but he doesn't hold it against him: 'I blame the Who because they’re unpredictable, aggressive ...
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: ...
The Who’s Roger Daltrey claims in his new memoir, ‘Thanks a lot Mr. Kibblewhite,’ that Pete Townshend only smashed his guitar to impress women. He also recalls a brutal fight between the two.
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.