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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.
Pete Townshend once described the fanaticism around The Who as a gulf between the band and the audience, recalling the band's early days.
"He’s had real influence, and I think he’s influenced me," Pete Townshend said of past collaborator David Gilmour.
The dissatisfaction was evident during a tense post-show interview with MTV’s Alan Hunter, which Collins dominated when the others proved truculent. The drummer later wrote in his 2016 memoir, Not ...
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.
Rest assured there were a great many memorable moments for Bob Geldof during the Live Aid concert 40 years ago at London’s ...
Oasis are kicking their reunion into gear, and Townshend is among those delighted to see them playing live again ...
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 ...
The Who guitarist and songwriter Pete Townshend discusses the reunion of iconic British band, Oasis, lead by brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher. (July 1) ...
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 ...
What Pete Townshend thought when Arthur Brown appeared in the film version of ‘Tommy’ In his 2012 book Who I Am: A Memoir, Townshend discusses Brown several times.He recalls bringing Brown to ...
Whether smashing guitars or popularizing the concept album, the Who’s Pete Townshend has always done things differently. In a newly resurfaced 1990 interview with Guitarist magazine, he sheds ...