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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 ...
With rock music retreating from the cultural zeitgeist, the mere act of enduring is a statement in itself. On that score, ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
When the film Rock Around the Clock arrived in England in 1956, Pete Townshend was among the youngsters who filled theaters eager for the sight and sounds of the era’s new rock and roll artists ...
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.