Pete Townshend


Pete Townshend

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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
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Similar Artists:
Ronnie Lane
The Who
Todd Rundgren
Faces
Roger Waters
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Influenced By:
The Beach Boys
James Brown
Johnny Kidd & the Pirates
The Sex Pistols
The Shadows
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Followers:
Ron Asheton
Chrissie Hynde
Fred "Sonic" Smith
Mick Ronson
Angus Young
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