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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.
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.
Rest assured there were a great many memorable moments for Bob Geldof during the Live Aid concert 40 years ago at London’s ...
Looking at how watching Bill Haley's concert film 'Rock Around The Clock; changed Pete Townshend from The Who's life forever, and made him love rock music.
With rock music retreating from the cultural zeitgeist, the mere act of enduring is a statement in itself. On that score, ...
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.
Oasis are kicking their reunion into gear, and Townshend is among those delighted to see them playing live again ...
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 ...
The Who's Pete Townshend Talks His Desperate Attempts to Keep Keith Moon Alive and Decades of Sobriety. The Who Announce New North American Tour: 'We Are Thrilled,' Says Roger Daltrey.
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.