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Peter Dennis Blandford Townshend (/ ˈ t aʊ n z ən d /; born 19 May 1945) is an English musician. He is the co-founder, guitarist, second lead vocalist and principal songwriter of the Who , one of the most influential rock bands of the 1960s and 1970s.
Pete Townshend's memoir begins with his upbringing in London after World War II (he was born in May 1945, the month the war in Europe ended). Included is the period he lived with his unstable grandmother, during which time he reports fragmentary memories of sexual abuse at the hands of her suitors.
Pete Townshend attended Ealing Art College in west London (pictured in 2010), and his experience there contributed to the Who's career.. The founding members of the Who, Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend and John Entwistle, grew up in Acton, London and attended Acton County Grammar School. [4]
The following is the solo discography of British rock musician and recording artist Pete Townshend. Townshend's career as a published musician and songwriter began in 1964 as a member of rock band the Who , before branching out as a solo artist in the 1970s.
"Tattoo" is a song written by Pete Townshend that was first released by the British rock band The Who on their 1967 album The Who Sell Out. A "rite of passage" song, "Tattoo" tells the story of two teenaged brothers who decide to get tattoos in their attempts to become men. Themes of the song include peer pressure to conform and young men's ...
Pete Townshend has revealed he had secret feelings for men in the music industry throughout his career – including The Rolling Stones lead singer Mick Jagger.. The Who guitarist, 79, who co ...
Pete Townshend – lead and rhythm guitars, backing vocals; John Entwistle – bass; Kenney Jones – drums; with John "Rabbit" Bundrick – keyboards; The Who 25th Anniversary Tour (1989) Roger Daltrey – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, harmonica; Pete Townshend – lead, acoustic, and rhythm guitars, backing and lead vocals
Pages in category "Songs written by Pete Townshend" The following 144 pages are in this category, out of 144 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.