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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.
Rest assured there were a great many memorable moments for Bob Geldof during the Live Aid concert 40 years ago at London’s ...
"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 ...
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 ...
With rock music retreating from the cultural zeitgeist, the mere act of enduring is a statement in itself. On that score, ...
Oasis are kicking their reunion into gear, and Townshend is among those delighted to see them playing live again ...
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.
The Who guitarist and songwriter Pete Townshend discusses the reunion of iconic British band, Oasis, lead by brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher. (July 1) ...
Get to know Ali Louis Bourzgui — he’s the 24-year-old break-out star of Pete Townshend’s “The Who’s Tommy” on Broadway, the musical in which the sensational actor rocks out as the ...
Pete Townshend is apologizing for controversial comments about his former bandmates. During an interview with Rolling Stone Monday, the Who guitarist said "thank God" drummer Keith Moon and bass ...