Pete Townshend

Pete Townshend

Peter Dennis Blandford "Pete" Townshend (born 19 May 1945) is an English rock guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and author, known principally as the guitarist and songwriter for the rock group The Who, as well as for his own solo career. His career with The Who spans more than forty years, during which time the band grew to be considered one of the most influential bands of the 60s and 70s, and, according to Eddie Vedder, "possibly the greatest live band ever." Townshend is the primary songwriter for The Who, having written well over one hundred songs for the band's eleven studio albums, including concept albums and the rock operas Tommy and Quadrophenia, plus popular rock and roll radio staples like Who's Next, and dozens more that appeared as non-album singles, bonus tracks on reissues, and tracks on rarities compilations like Odds & Sods. He has also written over one hundred songs that have appeared on his solo albums, as well as radio jingles and television theme songs. Although known primarily as a guitarist, he also plays other instruments such as keyboards, banjo, accordion, synthesiser, bass guitar and drums, on his own solo albums, several Who albums, and as a guest contributor to a wide array of other artists' recordings. Townshend has never had formal lessons in any of the instruments he plays. Townshend has also been a contributor and author of newspaper and magazine articles, book reviews, essays, books, and scripts, as well as collaborating as a lyricist (and composer) for many other musical acts. Townshend was ranked #3 in Dave Marsh's list of Best Guitarists in The New Book of Rock Lists, #10 in Gibson.com's list of the top fifty guitarists, and #50 in Rolling Stone magazine's 2003 list: 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. Townshend was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Who in 1990. Description above from the Wikipedia article Pete Townshend, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia​
    Known for
    Acting
    Place of birth
    Chiswick, London, England, UK
    Birthday
    5/19/1945
Pete Townshend's Deep End - Face The Face
Pete Townshend's Deep End - Face The Face
0
The Kids Are Alright
The Kids Are Alright
7.1
Tommy
Tommy
6.5
Best of the 60s: The Story of Ready, Steady, Go!
Best of the 60s: The Story of Ready, Steady, Go!
0
The Who: At Kilburn 1977
The Who: At Kilburn 1977
7.8
Monterey Pop
Monterey Pop
7.3
Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
4.8
Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd
Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd
7.6
The Who: Maximum R&B Live
The Who: Maximum R&B Live
0
Classic Albums: The Who - Who's Next
Classic Albums: The Who - Who's Next
7.1
The Who: Live in Boston
The Who: Live in Boston
0
Led Zeppelin Played Here
Led Zeppelin Played Here
8
The History of Rock 'n' Roll
The History of Rock 'n' Roll
10
The Who: Rock in Rio 2017
The Who: Rock in Rio 2017
8
Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who
Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who
6.9
Acoustic at the BBC
Acoustic at the BBC
4.8
Listening to You: The Who Live at the Isle of Wight
Listening to You: The Who Live at the Isle of Wight
6.3
Classic Albums: The Who Sell Out
Classic Albums: The Who Sell Out
8.5
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - The Concert for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - The Concert for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
0
The Secret Policeman's Ball
The Secret Policeman's Ball
6.3
Beat Club: The 40th Anniversary Edition
0
Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation
Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation
7.3
Quadrophenia: Can You See the Real Me?
Quadrophenia: Can You See the Real Me?
8.8
The Who: One Band's Explosive Story
The Who: One Band's Explosive Story
8
The Beatles Revolution
0
Carousella
Carousella
3.5
The Who: Live in Texas '75
The Who: Live in Texas '75
0
The Passing Show: The Life and Music of Ronnie Lane
The Passing Show: The Life and Music of Ronnie Lane
7
The Who and Special Guests: Live at the Royal Albert Hall
The Who and Special Guests: Live at the Royal Albert Hall
5.7
The Who: BBC Electric Proms
The Who: BBC Electric Proms
7
White City
White City
0
The Who - The Making of Tommy
The Who - The Making of Tommy
9
The Who: Sensation - The Story of Tommy
The Who: Sensation - The Story of Tommy
0
Night Flight: Born Again
Night Flight: Born Again
0
The Who Live at Glastonbury
The Who Live at Glastonbury
8
The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests
The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests
0
The Who: Who's Next | Life House
The Who: Who's Next | Life House
0
The Who: French TV Archives 1965-1967
0
A Celebration: The Music of Pete Townshend and The Who
A Celebration: The Music of Pete Townshend and The Who
0
The Who – Broadcast In Roundhouse Electric Proms 2006
The Who – Broadcast In Roundhouse Electric Proms 2006
0
The Who:  Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970
The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970
8.5
The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
6
One For The Road: Ronnie Lane Memorial Concert
8
Dear Mr. Fantasy - A Celebration for Jim Capaldi
Dear Mr. Fantasy - A Celebration for Jim Capaldi
0
Pete Townshend - South Bank Show Documentary
Pete Townshend - South Bank Show Documentary
0
Pete Townshend - Letterman Compilation 1985-1999
Pete Townshend - Letterman Compilation 1985-1999
0
Brian Wilson: On Tour
Brian Wilson: On Tour
0
The Lost Paths
The Lost Paths
0
Pete Townshend - Live at Fillmore West, April 30th, 1996
Pete Townshend - Live at Fillmore West, April 30th, 1996
0
The Who Hits 50! Live
The Who Hits 50! Live
0
Classic Quadrophenia
Classic Quadrophenia
7
The Who: Live at Shea Stadium 1982
The Who: Live at Shea Stadium 1982
7.8
Lambert & Stamp
Lambert & Stamp
7.2
Pete Townshend: Music from Lifehouse
Pete Townshend: Music from Lifehouse
0
Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix
7.7
Woodstock: Untold Stories Revisited
Woodstock: Untold Stories Revisited
0
Woodstock: Untold Stories
Woodstock: Untold Stories
0
Monterey Pop: The Outtake Performances
Monterey Pop: The Outtake Performances
0
The Britpop Story 'It Really, Really, Really, Could Happen'
The Britpop Story 'It Really, Really, Really, Could Happen'
0
Video EP: Pete Townshend
Video EP: Pete Townshend
0
The Who: Live in Hyde Park
The Who: Live in Hyde Park
7.3
Lennon or McCartney
Lennon or McCartney
5.2
The Who: Live at Lyon
0
Police Protecting Children - Internet Paedophilia
Police Protecting Children - Internet Paedophilia
0
The Who:  Live Hits
The Who: Live Hits
0
Heads
0
The Who: Tommy
The Who: Tommy
0
The Who: Live from Toronto
The Who: Live from Toronto
0
Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall
Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall
6.5
Mayor of the Sunset Strip
Mayor of the Sunset Strip
6.9
The Who: Live at the London Coliseum 1969
The Who: Live at the London Coliseum 1969
7.8
The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests
The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests
0
Rachel Fuller presents: In the Attic with Pete Townshend & Friends
Rachel Fuller presents: In the Attic with Pete Townshend & Friends
0
An Ox's Tale: The John Entwistle Story
An Ox's Tale: The John Entwistle Story
6
The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight 2004 Festival
The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight 2004 Festival
9
Being Mick
Being Mick
0
The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus
The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus
7.5
Concerts for the People of Kampuchea
Concerts for the People of Kampuchea
0
Seize millions de jeunes: Mods
Seize millions de jeunes: Mods
0
The Who: Tommy Live at The Royal Albert Hall
The Who: Tommy Live at The Royal Albert Hall
6.4
Grateful Dead: Live on Rockpalast
Grateful Dead: Live on Rockpalast
0
Jean-Michel Jarre: The Rise of Electronic Music
Jean-Michel Jarre: The Rise of Electronic Music
8
Live Aid
Live Aid
7.9
The Who Rocks America 1982
4
Bad Reputation
Bad Reputation
6.8
The Who ‎– Live At Tanglewood 1970
The Who ‎– Live At Tanglewood 1970
0
The Who: Quadrophenia - Live in London
The Who: Quadrophenia - Live in London
5.9
The Who: Live at Glastonbury 2015
The Who: Live at Glastonbury 2015
9
Sound of the City: London 1964-73
Sound of the City: London 1964-73
7
Smashing Pumpkins: If All Goes Wrong
Smashing Pumpkins: If All Goes Wrong
7
Woodstock
Woodstock
7.5
The Night That Changed Rock
The Night That Changed Rock
0
The Who: Fragments Fan Club DVD
The Who: Fragments Fan Club DVD
0
Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today
Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today
0
Pete Townshend Live in New York Featuring Psychoderelict
Pete Townshend Live in New York Featuring Psychoderelict
0
The Who: Philadelphia 9/12/2006
The Who: Philadelphia 9/12/2006
0
The Who: Grand Rapids 12/5/2006
The Who: Grand Rapids 12/5/2006
0
The Who: Fresno 2/25/2007
The Who: Fresno 2/25/2007
0
The Who: Cheshire 6/23/2007
The Who: Cheshire 6/23/2007
0
The Who: Monte Carlo 7/15/2006
The Who: Monte Carlo 7/15/2006
0
The Who: Nyon 7/20/2006
The Who: Nyon 7/20/2006
0
The Who: Atlantic City 3/9/2007
The Who: Atlantic City 3/9/2007
0
The Who: Palm Springs 11/11/2006
The Who: Palm Springs 11/11/2006
0
The Who: Werchter 6/30/2006
The Who: Werchter 6/30/2006
0
The Who: Lisbon 5/16/2007
The Who: Lisbon 5/16/2007
0
The Who: Dublin 6/29/2007
The Who: Dublin 6/29/2007
0
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
6.5
The World's Greatest Gigs
0
The Who: Brighton 6/18/2006
The Who: Brighton 6/18/2006
0
The Who: Hampshire 7/3/2006
The Who: Hampshire 7/3/2006
0
VH1 Rock Honors: The Who
VH1 Rock Honors: The Who
0
The Who: Liverpool 7/5/2006
The Who: Liverpool 7/5/2006
0
The Who: Liverpool 7/6/2006
The Who: Liverpool 7/6/2006
0
The Who: Glasgow 7/9/2006
The Who: Glasgow 7/9/2006
0
The Who: Bonn 7/11/2006
The Who: Bonn 7/11/2006
0
The Who: Lyon 7/17/2006
The Who: Lyon 7/17/2006
0
The Who: St. Polten 7/22/2006
The Who: St. Polten 7/22/2006
0
The Who: Ulm 7/23/2006
The Who: Ulm 7/23/2006
0
The Who: Metz 7/18/2006
The Who: Metz 7/18/2006
0
The Who: Dublin 7/8/2006
The Who: Dublin 7/8/2006
0
The Who: Locarno 7/14/2006
The Who: Locarno 7/14/2006
0
The Who:  Purple Hearts and Power Chords
The Who: Purple Hearts and Power Chords
0
The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy
The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy
8
The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live
The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live
7
Live Aid
Live Aid
9.1
Mick Fleetwood and Friends: Celebrate the Music of Peter Green and the Early Years of Fleetwood Mac
Mick Fleetwood and Friends: Celebrate the Music of Peter Green and the Early Years of Fleetwood Mac
9
The Who: The Night That Changed Rock
The Who: The Night That Changed Rock
0
The Who: Zaragoza 7/29/2006
The Who: Zaragoza 7/29/2006
0
The Who: Madrid 7/27/2006
The Who: Madrid 7/27/2006
0
The Who: Wantagh 9/13/2006
The Who: Wantagh 9/13/2006
0
The Who: Baltimore 9/23/2006
The Who: Baltimore 9/23/2006
0
The Who: Holmdel 9/21/2006
The Who: Holmdel 9/21/2006
0
The Who: Boston 9/16/2006
The Who: Boston 9/16/2006
0
The Secret Adventures of Tom Thumb
The Secret Adventures of Tom Thumb
6.7
The Sparks Brothers
The Sparks Brothers
7.4

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