The group that stole an idea from the Who to make two of the 1970s’ greatest power-pop hits

Minimalism met rock in 1972 when Pete Townshend wrote “Baba O’Riley.” The song’s cyclic, arpeggiating riff was inspired by ...
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Pete Townshend on his desperate search for the guitar behind the Who’s status as rock legends

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage One of the the early 1970s’ most iconic rock images is of Pete ...
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'70s Rock Icon Pete Townshend, 80, Sets Sights On Solo Shows After Farewell Tour: 'I've Got 140 Tracks Ready To Go'

The Who may be saying farewell, but Pete Townshend intends to do the exact opposite. The guitarist, keyboardist, and co-lead vocalist founded the now legendary rock band with Roger Daltrey, Keith Moon ...

‘Tea & Theatre’: Why The Who didn’t close their final gig with a hit

Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey could have closed their last ever gig with any number of legendary songs, but the choice of this 2006 track was a poignant one.
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Pete Townshend Says His Dad Was “Really Pleased” About His Success with The Who, but “Just Didn’t Get Rock ‘n’ Roll”

Cliff Townshend, who died in 1986 at age 70, was a professional jazz saxophonist who played in the Royal Air Force Dance Orchestra. The legendary rocker was asked what his dad thought about Pete’s ...
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Pete Townshend: Music from Lifehouse (2002)

The mission is a man.
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'All good things must come to an end': The Who announce North America farewell tour dates

British rock band The Who are to say their final goodbye to North America this summer.Singer Roger Daltrey and guitarist Pete Townshend confirmed Thursday that they will perform hits from their ...