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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 undoubtedly has a vision, and it’s one he steadfastly believes in when creating records, but to think an artist who’s made a career from opening the doors of his studio to musicians world over is ...
Bob Geldof convinced Paul McCartney to return to live performances after 5 years away for July 1985's Live Aid.
PALINDRONES + INFRA VIOLET + IAMIMPERFECT + DISTANT FIGURES - THE PIPELINE, BRIGHTON 12.7.25 Astonishing as it may sound, the ...
In 2014, it was announced McLagan had died at the age of 64 due to complications from a stroke. He had shown no signs of ...
With rock music retreating from the cultural zeitgeist, the mere act of enduring is a statement in itself. On that score, ...
He was only singing one song, the iconic Let It Be, but landing him was a big coup as, although he was musically active, the ...
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 ...
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.
Janet Mercel and Daniel Wisner’s relationship slowly turned romantic after years of “being best friends,” Mr. Wisner said.
"He’s had real influence, and I think he’s influenced me," Pete Townshend said of past collaborator David Gilmour.
Dave Davies and Mick Avory dish on the rebirth of the Kinks, who dominated U.S. arenas in the '70s and '80s, rocking the ...