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Born: May 19, 1945 in Chiswick, London, England
Years Active: 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Genre: Pop/Rock

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Biography:
Pete Townshend was the guitarist and primary songwriter for the Who from 1964 to 1982, also participating in the group's occasional reunions after its formal breakup. Best-known for his conceptual works, he wrote Tommy and Quadrophenia for the band, as well as the bulk of its other material. He made his first, tentative solo album, Who Came First, ... Continue Bio >>

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Discography:
2001 Oceanic Concerts
2001 Live: Sadler's Wells 2000
2001 Live: La Jolla, 23/06/01
2001 Live: La Jolla, 22/06/01
1999 Pete Townshend Live: A Benefit for Maryville Academy
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Filmography:
2008 31st Annual Kennedy Center Hononrs
2007 Amazing Journey: The Story of the Who
2006 Classic Albums: The Who - Who's Next
2005 The Who: Tommy and Quadrophenia - Live with Special Guests
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Member Of: High Numbers Eric Clapton's Rainbow Concert Band The Who More >> Similar Artists: Ronnie Lane The Who Todd Rundgren Faces Roger Waters More >>

Influenced By: The Beach Boys James Brown Johnny Kidd & the Pirates The Sex Pistols The Shadows More >> Followers: Ron Asheton Chrissie Hynde Fred "Sonic" Smith Mick Ronson Angus Young More >>

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